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the sinking ship the grand applause chords by
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Key: Db major•
Verse 1
C
C

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Grandfather burned up to ash
B
B
2

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C
C

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A
A

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And returned to the earth.
C
C

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Which he spawned
G
G

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This nefarious prank

That's controlled by the length
C
C

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B
B
2

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Of his arms.
C
C

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And the kindred is gathered
B
B
2

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A
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By coffin and chaplain,

On his behalf.
G
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And a discreet tender man

Clears his throat,

Waves his hand,
A
A

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C
C

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Following a laugh.
B
B
2

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F
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C
C

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E
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A
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E
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And the band
C
C

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plays on.
B
B
2

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F#
F#
2

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Verse 2
B
B
2

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C
C

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Like a fat baby's birth,

Like a cry and a curse
G
G

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A
A

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At the breathing space,
E
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G
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While the mother rejoices
D
D

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Ten fingers, ten toes
C
C

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And a handsome face.

And the family is gasping.
G
G

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Each one can't help asking,
A
A

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"How was it, my dear?"
E
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G
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Like a scorn for the one

That was torn and deformed
D
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C
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G
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F
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For the next cruel years.
C
C

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And the band plays on.
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G
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Verse 3
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C
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So I'll cut you all open.

I'll see what's inside you
A
A

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Or what's missing.
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G

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While this virgin,

Your daughter,

Skirt down in the altar-
C
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She don't owe you a God damn thing,


'Cause she's gorgeous.

I'll take her to

The house by the lake,
A
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Where I'll write her a song.
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While you fat pigs with call- girls:

They dance in the ballrooms
C
C

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Shaking their wallets at God.

And the notes fill the pages

As I scramble to paste up
A
A

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My bleeding heart.
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G

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And this sick song moves on,

If you're lucky lifelong,
C
C

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You can sing a part.
Outro 1

As it falls apart.
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C
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C
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • B

    2

  • A

  • G

  • F

  • E

  • F#

    2

  • D

  • Am

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of the sinking ship the grand applause by The Paper Chase is Db major.

The primary chords used in the sinking ship the grand applause are Db, C, Bb, Ab, Gb, F.

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

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

The tempo of the sinking ship the grand applause is approximately 81 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of the sinking ship the grand applause 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 sinking ship the grand applause. 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 The Paper Chase.

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