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Key: E minor•
Intro 1
Em
Em

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Csus2
Csus2

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G
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Em
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C
C

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Csus2
Csus2

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Em
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Verse 1
C
C

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When the slow
Csus2
Csus2

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G
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Em
Em

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parade went past
C
C

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Csus2
Csus2

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When it felt so good you
G
G

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Em
Em

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knew it couldn't last
C
C

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Csus2
Csus2

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G
G

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And all too soon the end was gonna
D
D

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G
G

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Em
Em

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come without a warning
Csus2
Csus2

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And you'd have to

just go home
G
G

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Verse 2
Em
Em

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C
C

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G
G

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Em
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And the way it all went by
C
C

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Csus2
Csus2

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When somebody said "come
G
G

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D
D

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Em
Em

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on its getting late"
C
C

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Csus2
Csus2

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G
G

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And you thought the world might end
D
D

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Em
Em

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if you just looked the other way
Csus2
Csus2

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And now you wish that
D
D

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you had stayed
G
G

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Verse 3
D
D

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Em
Em

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C
C

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Csus2
Csus2

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And there's so much more that you could
C
C

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Csus2
Csus2

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G
G

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D
D

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see if you just stick around
Em
Em

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Csus2
Csus2

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And all the street light secrets whispering
G
G

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Em
Em

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for you to come back out
Verse 4
C
C

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Csus2
Csus2

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Oh no
C
C

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G
G

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There's so much more that
D
D

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Em
Em

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you need to work out
C
C

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Csus2
Csus2

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Oh no
G
G

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D
D

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You don't want that parade to leave
Interlude 1

you now
Csus2
Csus2

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C
C

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Em
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C
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Csus2
Csus2

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G
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Em
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Verse 5
C
C

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Em
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And the days are all the same
C
C

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Csus2
Csus2

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And the town so big and
G
G

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Em
Em

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no one knows your name
C
C

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Csus2
Csus2

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G
G

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And the people fade away
D
D

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Em
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And all stars are just a flicker
Csus2
Csus2

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G
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Csus2
Csus2

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And you're left
D
D

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there all alone
G
G

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Verse 6
D
D

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Em
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C
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When there's so much more that you could
Csus2
Csus2

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G
G

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D
D

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see if you'd just stick around
Em
Em

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Csus2
Csus2

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And all the street light secrets whispering
G
G

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Em
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for you to come back out
Verse 7
C
C

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Csus2
Csus2

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Oh no
C
C

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G
G

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There's so much more that
D
D

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Em
Em

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you need to work out
C
C

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Csus2
Csus2

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Oh no
C
C

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G
G

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You don't want that parade
D
D

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Csus2
Csus2

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to leave you now
Verse 8
Csus2
Csus2

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C
C

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Csus2
Csus2

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When the music's over
Interlude 2

But the song stays in your head
C
C

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Em
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C
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Csus2
Csus2

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G
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D
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Em
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C
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G
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D
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Em
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Verse 9
C
C

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Oh no
G
G

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There's so much more that
D
D

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Em
Em

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you need to work out
C
C

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Csus2
Csus2

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Oh no
C
C

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G
G

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You don't want that parade
D
D

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Em
Em

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D
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to leave you now
Verse 10
Em
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C
C

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Yeah
Csus2
Csus2

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G
G

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There's so much more that
D
D

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you need to work out
Em
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C
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Yeah
D
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G
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You don't want that parade
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to leave you now
Outro 1
Em
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C
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Chords

  • Em

  • Csus2

  • G

  • C

  • D

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Parade?

The original key of Parade by Matchbox Twenty is E minor.

What are the main chords for Parade?

The primary chords used in Parade are Em, Csus2, G, C, D.

Do I need a capo to play Parade?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Parade beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Em, Csus2, G, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Parade?

The tempo of Parade is approximately 130 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Parade?

You can easily change the key of Parade 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 Parade?

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

Is there a tuner available for Parade?

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 Matchbox Twenty.

Can I save Parade to play later?

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

Can I access the guitar chords for Parade for free?

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