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Key: F major•
Intro 1
G
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Bm
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Bm
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Bm
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2

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Verse 1
G
G

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this is the bed that i have made
Bm
Bm
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this is the grave where i will lay
G
G

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these are the hands where
Bm
Bm
2

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i will bury my face
G
G

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i don't believe in wasting time
Bm
Bm
2

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searching for truth you never find
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G

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Bm
Bm
2

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nobody moves we live in the great decay
F#
F#
2

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A
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all these ghost towns
Bm
Bm
2

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share a name
C#m
C#m
4

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D
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anywhere, usa
C#m
C#m
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A
A

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Bm
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2

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all these strangers look the same
A
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Asus4
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Bb
Bb

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day after day after day
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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Bb
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this great decay, the great decay
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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Asus4
Asus4

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G
G

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Bm
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2

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G
G

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from birth to the grave
A
A

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Bm
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2

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D
D

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Bm
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2

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and I've seen what it can do
D
D

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A
A

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G

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and I'm afraid its got me to
A
A

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cause i can feel it suck
Bm
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2

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A

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G
G

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me in
D
D

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G

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D
D

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A
A

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cause i can feel I'm losing grip
Asus4
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G
G

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Bm
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2

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G
G

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day after day its static life
Bm
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2

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week after week is sacrificed
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G

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month after month you meditate
Bm
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2

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all of the years that waste away
G
G

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this is the life that i embrace
Bm
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2

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this is the world that i create
G
G

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falling into the great decay
Bm
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2

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G
G

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give in give in give up
A
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Bm
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A

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D
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all these verses share a theme
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C#m
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4

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Bm
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2

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we don't amount to any thing
A
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Bb
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Bm
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A
A

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its the day after bloodsucking day
Bb
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Bm
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2

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A
A

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Asus4
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D
D

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A

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E
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A

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this great
Bm
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A

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D
D

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A

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D
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A
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Bm
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2

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A
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D
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A
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Bm
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2

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D
D

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de cay,
E
E

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Em
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Bm
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2

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D
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A
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E
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A

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Bm
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this great de cay
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A

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D
D

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Bm
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2

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asleep in your grave
Outro 1
Gm
Gm
3

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Bb
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E
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D
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Gm
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Bb
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D
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Dm
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Gm
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Dm
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Dm
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Gm
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Bb
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Gm
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D
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D
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G
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Gaug
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Ebdim
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Cdim
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Bm

    2

  • F#

    2

  • A

  • C#m

    4

  • D

  • Asus4

  • Bb

  • E

  • Em

  • Gm

    3

  • Dm

  • Gaug

  • Ebdim

  • Cdim

    3

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Great Decay by Cursive is F major.

The primary chords used in The Great Decay are Bb, Dm, A, C, Em, F.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

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

The tempo of The Great Decay is approximately 158 beats per minute.

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