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2010•Folk•6.4K views•
4.3 (3)
Key: E major•
Intro 1
C#m
C#m
4

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E/B
E/B

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C#m
C#m
4

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E/B
E/B

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C#m
C#m
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E/B
E/B

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G#m
G#m
4

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E
E

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A/E
A/E

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E
E

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Verse 1
C#m
C#m
4

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E
E

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It's empty in the valley of your heart
C#m
C#m
4

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E
E

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The sun, it rises slowly as you walk
C#m
C#m
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Away from all the fears
E/B
E/B

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G#m
G#m
4

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E
E

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A/E
A/E

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E
E

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And all the faults you've left behind
C#m
C#m
4

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E
E

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The harvest left no food for you to eat
C#m
C#m
4

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E
E

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You cannibal, you meat-eater, you see
C#m
C#m
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But I have seen the same
E/B
E/B

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G#m
G#m
4

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E
E

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A/E
A/E

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E
E

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I know the shame in your defeat
Chorus 1
E
E

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A
A

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E
E

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But I will hold on hope
A
A

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E
E

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And I won't let you choke
A
A

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E
E

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B
B
2

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On the noose around your neck
C#m7
C#m7
4

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A
A

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E
E

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And I'll find strength in pain
C#m7
C#m7
4

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A
A

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E
E

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And I will change my ways
A
A

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E
E

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B
B
2

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I'll know my name as it's called again
Interlude 1
C#m7
C#m7
4

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E
E

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C#m7
C#m7
4

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E
E

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C#m7
C#m7
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E/B
E/B

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B
B
2

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E
E

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B7
B7

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E
E

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Verse 2
C#m7
C#m7
4

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E
E

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'Cause I have other things to fill my time
C#m7
C#m7
4

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E
E

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You take what is yours and I'll take mine
C#m7
C#m7
4

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Now let me at the truth
E/B
E/B

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B
B
2

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E
E

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B7
B7

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E
E

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Which will refresh my broken mind
C#m7
C#m7
4

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E
E

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So tie me to a post and block my ears
C#m7
C#m7
4

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I can see widows and orphans
E
E

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through my tears
C#m7
C#m7
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I know my call despite my faults
E/B
E/B

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B
B
2

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E
E

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B7
B7

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E
E

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And despite my growing fears
Chorus 2
E
E

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A
A

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E

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But I will hold on hope
A
A

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E
E

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And I won't let you choke
A
A

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E
E

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B
B
2

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On the noose around your neck
C#m7
C#m7
4

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A
A

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E
E

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And I'll find strength in pain
C#m7
C#m7
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A
A

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E
E

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And I will change my ways
A
A

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E
E

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B
B
2

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I'll know my name as it's called again
E
E

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E

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Verse 3
C#m7
C#m7
4

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So come out of your cave
E
E

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walking on your hands
C#m7
C#m7
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E
E

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And see the world hanging upside down
C#m7
C#m7
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You can understand dependence
E/B
E/B

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B
B
2

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E
E

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A/E
A/E

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E
E

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When you know the maker's land
Bridge 1
E
E

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A
A

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E

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So make your siren's call
A
A

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E
E

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And sing all you want
A
A

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E
E

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B
B
2

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I will not hear what you have to say
C#m7
C#m7
4

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A
A

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E
E

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'Cause I need freedom now
C#m7
C#m7
4

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A
A

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E
E

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And I need to know how
A
A

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E

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B
B
2

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To live my life as it's meant to be
Interlude 2
E
E

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A

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E

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E

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A

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E

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A
A

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E

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B
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2

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E

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A
A

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E

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E
E

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A

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E

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A
A

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E

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B
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2

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Chorus 3
E
E

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A

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E

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And I will hold on hope
A
A

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E
E

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And I won't let you choke
A
A

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E

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B
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2

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On the noose around your neck
C#m7
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A

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E
E

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And I'll find strength in pain
C#m7
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A

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E
E

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And I will change my ways
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A

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E

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B
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I'll know my name as it's called again
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E

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C#m

    4

  • E/B

  • G#m

    4

  • E

  • A/E

  • A

  • B

    2

  • C#m7

    4

  • B7

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Cave by Mumford & Sons is E major.

The primary chords used in The Cave are C#m, E, G#m, A, B.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

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

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of The Cave is approximately 142 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Cave 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 The Cave. 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 Mumford & Sons.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add The Cave 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 The Cave by Mumford & Sons on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.