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Sunshine chords by
Jonathan Coulton
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
D
D

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Verse 1
D
D

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We were blind to every sign

that we should've seen

In a clear, unbroken line,

machine to machine
Em
Em

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E
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Bm
Bm
2

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Our mistakes were the future,

but no one could tell
A
A

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Verse 2
D
D

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Long on Bitcoin and regret,

with not much to show

The roaches took the kitchenette,
Em
Em

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we just let it go
E
E

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Walked away as the sky
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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line crumbled and fell
Verse 3
G
G

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We could have stayed
A
A

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Inside the city,
G
G

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A
A

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the machines have made
G
G

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But we took our time
A
A

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Here in the sunshine
Verse 4
C
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G
G

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Cast the shadow of a world that's gone
Bb
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Edim
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C
C

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D
D

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C
C

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(sunshine)
G
G

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Paint the edges of the road we're on
Bb
Bb

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Edim
Edim

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D
D

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(sunshine)
Verse 5
D
D

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Every bit was filed away,

the world on a drive

They lost Steve, but they got Ray,
Em
Em

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if he's still alive
E
E

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Bm
Bm
2

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We don't hear from the inside,

not anymore
A
A

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Verse 6
D
D

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When we watch the wall at night

The tops of the trees reflect

a cold and bluish light
Em
Em

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A sudden unease
E
E

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Bm
Bm
2

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If there's nobody left,
A
A

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then who is it for?
Verse 7
G
G

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We soldier on (such a
A
A

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short life)
G
G

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Light bulbs and batteries are almost gone
A
A

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(down a steep slide)
G
G

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Watch the world unwind

(on the outside)
A
A

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Here in the sunshine
Verse 8
C
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G
G

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Cast the shadow of a world that's gone
Bb
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Edim
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D
D

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C
C

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(sunshine)
G
G

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Paint the edges of the road we're
Bb
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C
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D
D

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on (sunshine)
Verse 9
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D

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The color of a sky,
A
A

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the shape of a kiss
G
G

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Everything I have and not what I miss
Em
Em

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All this time,
Verse 10

the world was waiting for this
D
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All the rest have slipped away,

just me and the wall

I won't last another day
Em
Em

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And here, where I fall,
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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marks the end of a great big beautiful thing
Verse 11
G
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And who will see? (Such a
A
A

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short ride)
G
G

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There's no one left who can remember
A
A

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me (down a steep slide)
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A
A

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But today is mine (on the outside)
Verse 12

Here in the sunshine
C
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G
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Cast the shadow of a world that's gone
Bb
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Edim
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D
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C
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(sunshine)
G
G

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Paint the edges of the road we're
Bb
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C
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D
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on (sunshine)
G
G

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Cast the shadow of a world that's gone
Bb
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Edim
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D
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C
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(sunshine)
G
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Paint the edges of the road we're
Bb
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C
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on (sun shine)
Outro 1
D
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Em
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Em

  • E

  • Bm

    2

  • A

  • G

  • C

  • Bb

  • Edim

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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The original key of Sunshine by Jonathan Coulton is E major.

The primary chords used in Sunshine are E, F#m, F#, C#m, B, A.

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

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

The tempo of Sunshine is approximately 113 beats per minute.

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

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