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illinois chords by
Anna Tivel
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Key: G minor•
Verse 1
Em
Em

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Underneath the heavy sky,
G
G

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the highway shines
D
D

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Em
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A razor blade cutting down to bone

Nothing left to do but hold
G
G

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the wheel and drive
D
D

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Em
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The dark of night, the dim light on the road
D
D

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Am
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All the way from Illinois, a thou

sand miles of waiting for
G
G

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B
B
2

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Em
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A gentle touch, a kind, believing word
Am
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All the way from Illinois,
C
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B
B
2

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and not one to be heard
Em
Em

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Verse 2
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G
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Tell me all the ways to make a day go by
D
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Em
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In an aeroplane high above the earth
G
G

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Or standing in the kitchen in an aw ful fight
D
D

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The brightly colored blood of ugly words
Em
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D
D

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Am
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All the way from illinois,
D
D

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a box of clothes, a can of oil
G
G

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B
B
2

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Em
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The promise of a place to settle down
Am
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All the way from illinois,
C
C

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B
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2

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Em
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and not one to be found
Verse 3
C
C

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D
D

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And nothing hurts like crying
G
G

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C
C

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on a long drive home
Em
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D
D

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Nothing worse than hiding
G
G

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C
C

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in the dark alone
Em
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G
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C
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Am
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From the beautiful lights of a dangerous love
D
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Em
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Interlude 1
G
G

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D
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Em
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B
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2

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Em
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G
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D
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Em
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Verse 4

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Shattered glass,
G
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a photograph of a broken heart
D
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A crack along the windshield of the world

The shape of something running
G
G

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in the untame dark
D
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Em
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D
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The howling out of freedom and of hurt
Am
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All the way from Illinois,
D
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the radio, the rain, the road
G
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B
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2

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The dream of finding out
Em
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just what is love
Am
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All the way from Illinois,
C
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B
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2

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and turns out nothing was
Em
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Chords

  • Em

  • G

  • D

  • Am

  • B

    2

  • C

Capo: 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of illinois?

The original key of illinois by Anna Tivel is G minor.

What are the main chords for illinois?

The primary chords used in illinois are Gm, Bb, F, Cm, D, Eb.

Do I need a capo to play illinois?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Is illinois beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Gm, Bb, F, Cm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of illinois?

The tempo of illinois is approximately 77 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for illinois?

You can easily change the key of illinois using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for illinois?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for illinois. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for illinois?

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Anna Tivel.

Can I save illinois to play later?

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add illinois to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

Can I access the guitar chords for illinois for free?

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for illinois by Anna Tivel on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.