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King's Crossing original guitar chords by
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
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2004•Alternative•189 views•
Key: Bb minor•
Intro 1

[Vocals]
Em
Em

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A
A

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C
C

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B7
B7

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Em
Em

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A

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C
C

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B7
B7

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Em
Em

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A
A

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C
C

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B7
B7

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Em
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A

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C
C

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B7
B7

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Verse 1
Em
Em

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C
C

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The king's crossing was the main attraction
G
G

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D
D

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Am7b5
Am7b5
4

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Dominos falling in a chain reaction
Em
Em

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C
C

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The scraping subject ruled by fear
G
G

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D
D

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Am
Am

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Told me whiskey works better than beer
Em
Em

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C
C

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The judge is on vinyl, decisions are final
G
G

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D
D

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Am7b5
Am7b5
4

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And nobody gets a reprieve
Em
Em

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C
C

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And every wave is tidal If you hang around
G
G

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D
D

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G

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You're going to get wet
Em
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C
C

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I can't prepare for death any more
G
G

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D
D

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Am
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than I already have
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Em

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C
C

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All you can do now is watch the shells
G
G

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D
D

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G

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C
C

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The game looks easy, that's why it sells
Chorus 1
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G

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D/F#
D/F#

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Frustrated fireworks inside your head
Em
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C
C

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Are going to stand and deliver talk instead
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G

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D/F#
D/F#

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The method acting that pays my bills
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C
C

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Keeps the fat man feeding in Beverly Hills
G
G

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D/F#
D/F#

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I got a heavy metal mouth, it hurls obscenity
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C
C

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And I get my check from the trash treasury
G
G

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D/F#
D/F#

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Because I took my own insides out
Verse 2
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C
C

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It don't matter 'cause I have no sex life
G
G

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D

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Am
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All I want to do now is inject my ex-wife
Em
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I've seen the movie
C
C

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G

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D
D

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Am
Am

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And I know what happens
Em
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It's Christmas time
C
C

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And the needles on the tree
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G

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Am
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A skinny Santa is bringing something to me
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His voice is overwhelming
C
C

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But his speech is slurred
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G

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D

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G

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C
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And I only understand every other word
Chorus 2
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G

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D/F#
D/F#

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Open your parachute and grab your gun
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C
C

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Falling down like an omen, a setting sun
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G

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D/F#
D/F#

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Read the part and return at five
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C
C

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It's a hell of a role if you can keep it alive
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G

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But I don't care if I fuck up
D/F#
D/F#

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Em
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I'm going on a date with a rich wife lady
C
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Ain't life great?
G
G

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D/F#
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Give me one good reason not to do it
Solo 1

So do it
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Am
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Am
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Outro 1
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This is the place where time reverses
G
G

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Am
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And dead men talk to all the pretty nurses
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Em

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C
C

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Instruments shine on a silver tray
G
G

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D
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G
G

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Don't let me get carried away
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D

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Don't let me get carried away
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A7
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Don't let me be carried away

[Fade out]

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • A

  • C

  • B7

  • G

  • D

  • Am7b5

    4

  • Am

  • D/F#

  • A7

Capo: 6

Transpose: 0

0

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The original key of King's Crossing by Elliott Smith is Bb minor.

The primary chords used in King's Crossing are Bbm, Eb, Gb, F, Db, Ab.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bbm, Eb, Gb, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of King's Crossing is approximately 62 beats per minute.

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