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The Calculation chords by
Regina Spektor
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Key: C major•
Intro 1
C
C

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Verse 1
C
C

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You went into the kitchen cupboard

Got yourself another hour
F
F

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And you gave
Am
Am

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Half of it to me
C
C

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We sat there looking at

the faces

Of these strangers in the pages
F
F

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'Til we knew 'em mathematically
Verse 2
Am
Am

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Dm
Dm

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They were in our minds
F
F

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Until forever
Dm
Dm

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But we didn't mind
G
G

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We didn't know better
Verse 3
C
C

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So we made our own computer

out of macaroni pieces
F
F

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And it did our thinking
Am
Am

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while we lived our lives
C
C

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It counted up our feelings

And divided them up even
F
F

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And we called our calculation
Am
Am

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perfect art
Verse 4
Dm
Dm

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Didn't even know that
F
F

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love was bigger
Dm
Dm

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Didn't even know
G
G

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That love was so, so
Verse 5

Hey hey hey
F
F

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Hey this fire it's burnin'
C
C

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F
F

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Burnin' us up
Verse 6
C
C

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Hey this fire it's burnin'

Burnin' us
Dm
Dm

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Up
Verse 7
Bb
Bb

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Oh

Oh oh oh
F
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Verse 8

C
C

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So we made the hard decision

And we each made an incision
F
F

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Past our muscles and our bones
Am
Am

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C
C

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Saw our hearts were little stones
Verse 9
C
C

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Pulled 'em out they weren't beating

And we weren't even bleeding
F
F

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As we lay 'em on
Am
Am

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the granite counter top
Verse 10
Dm
Dm

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We beat 'em up
F
F

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Against each other
Verse 11
Dm
Dm

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We beat 'em up
F
F

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Against each other
Verse 12
Dm
Dm

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We struck 'em hard
F
F

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Against each other
Verse 13
Dm
Dm

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We struck 'em so hard
G
G

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So hard until they sparked
Verse 14
F
F

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Hey this fire it's burnin'
C
C

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F
F

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Burnin' us up
Verse 15
C
C

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Hey this fire it's burnin'
F
F

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Burnin' us up
Verse 16
C
C

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Hey this fire it's burnin'

Burnin' us
Dm
Dm

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Up
Verse 17
Bb
Bb

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Oh
F
F

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G
G

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Oh oh oh

Oh oh
Bb
Bb

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F
F

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Whoa
G
G

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Whoa
Bb
Bb

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Whoa
F
F

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G
G

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Bb
Bb

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F
F

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G
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Bb
Bb

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Oh oh
F
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G
G

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Bb
Bb

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oh
Outro 1
F
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G
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Bb
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F
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G
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Chords

  • C

  • F

  • Am

  • Dm

  • G

  • Bb

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Calculation?

The original key of The Calculation by Regina Spektor is C major.

What are the main chords for The Calculation?

The primary chords used in The Calculation are C, F, Am, Dm, G, Bb.

Do I need a capo to play The Calculation?

No capo is required for this song.

Is The Calculation beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Calculation?

The tempo of The Calculation is approximately 102 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for The Calculation?

You can easily change the key of The Calculation 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 The Calculation?

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

Is there a tuner available for The Calculation?

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 Regina Spektor.

Can I save The Calculation to play later?

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

Can I access the guitar chords for The Calculation for free?

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