Staring at the Ceiling chords by
Keane

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Key: G major•

Intro 1

G

G

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Em

Em

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Bm

Bm

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D

D

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Em

Em

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C

C

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D

D

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Verse 1

Em

Em

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Thing_ s will seem

D

D

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much better in the morn_ ing light,

C

C

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G

G

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Gm

Gm

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Love will be much easier to own.

G

G

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Em

Em

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Thing_ s will look much better

D

D

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G

G

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in the pale sun_ light.

D

D

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C

C

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We can be together like be_ fore.

G

G

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Verse 2

C

C

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Em

Em

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You just need time to for_ get.

D

D

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C

C

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You just need time to ex_ plain.

Em

Em

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You just need time to for_ get

G

G

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D

D

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your_ self again.

Verse 3

G

G

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You're ly_ ing on the floor and

D

D

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Bm

Bm

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Star_ ing at the ceiling.

C

C

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Bm

Bm

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Em

Em

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Think_ ing of the place you

C

C

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Have never seen before.

Verse 4

Em

Em

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Remem_ ber when you held

D

D

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Someone for the first time.

C

C

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Remem_ ber when the spike

G

G

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was all we had.

D

D

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And you want life

Verse 5

C

C

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Em

Em

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without death.

D

D

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C

C

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And you want love without pain.

Em

Em

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And you want time to go back

Bm

Bm

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G

G

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D

D

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and start again.

Verse 6

G

G

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Ly_ ing on the floor and

D

D

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Bm

Bm

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C

C

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Star_ ing at the ceil_ ing.

Bm

Bm

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Em

Em

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Think_ ing of the place you

C

C

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Have never seen before.

Verse 7

G

G

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Bm

Bm

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G

G

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Think_ ing of your own friend_ _ s.

D

D

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Bm

Bm

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C

C

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And wait_ ing for the feel_ ing.

Bm

Bm

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Em

Em

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Wait_ ing for the old an_

C

C

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d turning to return.

Verse 8

D

D

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These days you don't

C

C

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know who you are.

D

D

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These days you don't

C

C

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know where you are.

D

D

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C

C

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These days we don't know who we are.

Verse 9

C

C

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Em

Em

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D

D

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C

C

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D

D

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So meet me by the wall,

Em

Em

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Where we used to go.

D

D

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C

C

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Verse 10

D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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You're ly_ ing on the floor an_ d

Bm

Bm

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C

C

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Star_ ing at the ceil_ ing.

Bm

Bm

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Em

Em

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Think_ ing of the place you

C

C

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Have never seen before.

Verse 11

G

G

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Bm

Bm

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Wait_ ing for the phone call.

D

D

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Bm

Bm

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And wait_ ing for the feeling.

C

C

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Bm

Bm

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Em

Em

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Wait_ ing for the old rage

C

C

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G

G

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Em

Em

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Bm

Bm

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D

D

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Em

Em

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C

C

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And turning to

D

D

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G

G

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Em

Em

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Bm

Bm

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D

D

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Em

Em

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C

C

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D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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return

G

G

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Em

Em

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Bm

Bm

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D

D

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Chords

G
Em
Bm
D
C
Gm

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Staring at the Ceiling?

The original key of Staring at the Ceiling by Keane is G major.

What are the main chords for Staring at the Ceiling?

The primary chords used in Staring at the Ceiling are G, Em, Bm, D, C, Gm.

Do I need a capo to play Staring at the Ceiling?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Staring at the Ceiling beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Staring at the Ceiling?

The tempo of Staring at the Ceiling is approximately 136 beats per minute.

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