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Key: A minor•
Intro 1
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Verse 1

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now and
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again you'll remember the sound
F
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of the sails waving helpless
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the cables wrapping one another
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Cm
Cm
3

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C
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Am
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D
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into knots so strong
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Am

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F
F

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Em
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you're lost at once if not tossed
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F
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into the drink and lost beneath
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a substance so dark yet
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C
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D
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F
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Em
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elementary
C
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Cm
Cm
3

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F
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four winds converge upon a
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point where your compass
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spirals round in useless motions
C
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Cm
Cm
3

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mocking everything
D
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Bm
Bm
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while bil ge collects
F
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your cupped hands attempt to shovel
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out the last few inches
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F
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and you plead with the gods
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but they send you no sign
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hold on sailor,
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Em
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C
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hold on brother
D
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Dm
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G
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C
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Am
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steady the
C
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D
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Dm
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ves sel
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Cm
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Em
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C
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Cm
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F
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Em
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C
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Csus2
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D
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Bm
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D
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tall tales of ghosts at sail
F
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they spend the afterlife
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G
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in futile calculation, dead reckoning
C
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Bm
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D
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telltales confuse the sails,
F
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direction is lost
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the winds will spiral round
G
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a listless tapestry
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Am
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F
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and you're left all alone
C
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Dm
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F
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Am
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under the shine of the moon
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hold on sailor,
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F
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C
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tighten the cables
Dm
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steady the vessel
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its a good life if you don't
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weaken
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hold on, hold on
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Em

  • Am

  • F

  • G

  • Cm

    3

  • C

  • Bm

    2

  • Dm

  • Csus2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Tall Tales, Telltales by Cursive is A minor.

The primary chords used in Tall Tales, Telltales are D, Em, Am, F, G, Cm.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Tall Tales, Telltales is approximately 62 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Tall Tales, Telltales 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 Tall Tales, Telltales. 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 Cursive.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Tall Tales, Telltales 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 Tall Tales, Telltales by Cursive on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.