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square things chords by
Jonathan Coulton
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Key: E major•
Verse 1
D
D

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Gm
Gm
3

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Bb
Bb

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I love the shape of square things
Eb
Eb
6

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A
A

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D
D

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But in my defense
Gm
Gm
3

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Bb
Bb

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Right at the edge is where things
Eb
Eb
6

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A
A

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D
D

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Started to not make sense
Gm
Gm
3

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Edim
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D
D

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Gm
Gm
3

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Verse 2
D
D

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Gm
Gm
3

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Inside the cube, you're spinning
Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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A
A

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D
D

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Colors slide into place
Gm
Gm
3

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Just when you think you're win ning
Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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You mix up a different face
Gb
Gb
2

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Then you wish for
Verse 3
Am
Am

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E
E

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G
G

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Bigger fish or
D
D

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E
E

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Just some other thing
Bm
Bm
2

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Gb
Gb
2

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So you cast her
Verse 4
Am
Am

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E
E

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G
G

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In your disaster
Gm
Gm
3

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C
C

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D
D

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Yes, it hurts, but only when you sing
Gm
Gm
3

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Bb
Bb

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Like your heart is broken
Eb
Eb
6

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A
A

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D
D

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Bruise at the softest touch
Verse 5
D
D

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Gm
Gm
3

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Bb
Bb

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Best leave the rest unspoken
Eb
Eb
6

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A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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Who wants to care that much?
Gb
Gb
2

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Am
Am

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Here's your chance, kid
E
E

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G
G

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Look what you did
D
D

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How could I complain? At
Verse 6
E
E

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Bm
Bm
2

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Gb
Gb
2

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the world's end
Am
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E
E

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G
G

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With a new friend
C
C

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Getting high on the same old
Gm
Gm
3

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D
D

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dumb champagne
Verse 7
D
D

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E
E

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G
G

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Still me, quiet as the grave
A
A

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I could play dumb
G
G

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F
F

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Walk away from
Verse 8
D
D

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What might be something
E
E

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Bm
Bm
2

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I could save
A
A

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Take my chances
G
G

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F
F

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C
C

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Circumstances won't change me much
D
D

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Gm
Gm
3

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Interlude 1
Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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A
A

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D
D

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Gm
Gm
3

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Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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Verse 9
F#
F#
2

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Am
Am

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God forbid you
E
E

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G
G

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Leave the grid, you
D
D

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Know, you must disclose
E
E

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Bm
Bm
2

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F#
F#
2

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Am
Am

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That's your one strike
Verse 10
E
E

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What's it feel like?
G
G

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Soft and round,
Gm
Gm
3

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C
C

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D
D

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but sometimes even those

Things are shaped like
Gm
Gm
3

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Bb
Bb

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square things
Eb
Eb
6

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A
A

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Corners where you can hide
Verse 11
D
D

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Sometimes you can't
Gm
Gm
3

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Bb
Bb

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repair things
Eb
Eb
6

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A
A

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Gm

    3

  • Bb

  • Eb

    6

  • A

  • Edim

  • Bm

    2

  • Gb

    2

  • Am

  • E

  • G

  • C

  • F

  • F#

    2

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of square things by Jonathan Coulton is E major.

The primary chords used in square things are E, Am, C, F, B, F#dim.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, Am, C, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of square things is approximately 100 beats per minute.

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

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

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 Jonathan Coulton.

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

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