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Key: Db major•
Intro 1
C
C

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G
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C
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G
G

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C
C

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B
B
2

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G
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Dbm
Dbm
4

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C
C

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B
B
2

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E
E

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D#m
D#m
6

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It's not a song about old friend
Verse 1
F
F

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s,
Fm
Fm

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C
C

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Backstabbers, leeches, or cretins.
A#
A#

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It's not about you, and it isn't true.
Verse 2
D#
D#
6

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It's not a song about family,
F
F

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How the lack thereof can be crippling.
C
C

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It's not about,
A#
A#

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C
C

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G
G

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and it isn't true.
Verse 3
C
C

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G
G

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C
C

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These songs are getting smothered
G
G

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C
C

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B
B
2

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C
C

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By the consideration of others.
Verse 4
D#
D#
6

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It's not a song about another girl,
Fm
Fm

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An old flame I'd like to rekindle.
C
C

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It's not about you,
A#
A#

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A#m
A#m

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and it isn't true.
Verse 5
D#
D#
6

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It's not about our conver
F
F

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sations
C
C

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(don't worry, I'm not taping).
A#
A#

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C
C

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It's not about you, and it isn't true.
G
G

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Some stories
Verse 6
C
C

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G
G

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C
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G
G

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can get so dull,
C
C

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D
D

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D#m
D#m
6

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E
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So you get a little personal...
Verse 7
B
B
2

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Lately, I've been afraid,
A
A

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Maybe I say too much.
G#
G#
4

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Maybe the ones involved
D#m
D#m
6

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are feeling the rub
C#m
C#m
4

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F#m
F#m
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- - while I play dumb.
D#m
D#m
6

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G#
G#
4

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D#
D#
6

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Interlude 1
Eaug
Eaug
5

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C
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F
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D#
D#
6

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A#
A#

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D#
D#
6

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F
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F
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E
E

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C
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F
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D#
D#
6

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A#
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E
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Verse 8
B
B
2

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I'm sure this sentiment
A
A

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Could come off as arrogant;
G#
G#
4

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To assume you're all hung up
D#m
D#m
6

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On such triflin' melody.
C#m
C#m
4

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F#m
F#m
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It's not you - - it's me with
G#
G#
4

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D#m
D#m
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whom I'm concerned...
A
A

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What have I done?

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • G

  • B

    2

  • Dbm

    4

  • E

  • D#m

    6

  • F

  • Fm

  • A#

  • D#

    6

  • A#m

  • D

  • A

  • G#

    4

  • C#m

    4

  • F#m

    2

  • Eaug

    5

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Censor by Cursive is Db major.

The primary chords used in The Censor are Db, Ab, C, Dm, F, Fbm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

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

The tempo of The Censor is approximately 120 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Censor 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 Censor. 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 The Censor 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 Censor by Cursive on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.