Tom Verlaine chords by
Alvvays

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Key: E major•

Intro 1

D

D

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F#m

F#m

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C#

C#

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F#

F#

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G#sus4

G#sus4

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C#

C#

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Bbm

Bbm

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F#

F#

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G#

G#

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E

E

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Verse 1

E

E

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Looking back I should have known

A

A

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E

E

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All the nights that I spent in outer space

If in fact I had said no,

A

A

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E

E

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F#m

F#m

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what becomes of this? It's hard to say

A

A

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I'll feel better with the breeze

E

E

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G#m

G#m

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F#m

F#m

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on my back

And I'll sleep better,

A

A

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know_ ing it's in the past

E

E

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Verse 2

Looking back I should have known

A

A

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All the nights that I spent

E

E

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in outer space

Cigarettes and old regrets piled in a stack

A

A

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out in the back of my brain

E

E

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Verse 3

A

A

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E

E

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When you walk away it

F#m

F#m

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E

E

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better be for good

I put my money on a horse who won't

A

A

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E

E

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be steered on any course or lane

B

B

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Bsus4

Bsus4

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And if I ever see a dime,

A

A

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F#m

F#m

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B

B

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A

A

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you'd take that money to di_ vide and separate

E

E

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Verse 4

When you walk away,

A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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F#m

F#m

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it better be for good

A

A

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E

E

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I know you'll be there in the rain

A

A

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F#m

F#m

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Glowing like the first night,

A

A

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Bsus4

Bsus4

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B

B

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F#m

F#m

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telling me you've changed

A

A

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E

E

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I know you'll be there in the rain

A

A

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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Glowing like the first night trying

G#sus4

G#sus4

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G#

G#

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to ex_ plain that

A

A

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E

E

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That when you walk away

Verse 5

A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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It's gonna be for good

E

E

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You were my Tom Verlaine

A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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Just _ _ sit_ _ _ _ _ ting

E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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on the hood

Outro 1

E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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A

A

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A

A

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Chords

D
F#m
C#
F#
G#sus4
Bbm
G#
E
A
G#m
B
Bsus4

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Tom Verlaine?

The original key of Tom Verlaine by Alvvays is E major.

What are the main chords for Tom Verlaine?

The primary chords used in Tom Verlaine are D, F#m, C#, F#, G#sus4, Bbm.

Do I need a capo to play Tom Verlaine?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is Tom Verlaine beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Tom Verlaine?

The tempo of Tom Verlaine is approximately 140 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Tom Verlaine?

You can easily change the key of Tom Verlaine using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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