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1981

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for 1981 by Adam Arcuragi in the key of C

Adam Arcuragi
"1981 (Or Waving At You As We Part At Light Speed Will Look Like I'm Standing Still)"
From The Album "Adam Arcuragi"

Intro
C  F

Verse 1
CAll Of The Hidden Instruments From FBefore I Was Born Keep Sending
CMiles Of Discreet Transmission To FShake Me Back And Forth
And COh The Part In My Hair Like RimFbaud
Before He Ran COff And Traded His Love For A FLife Of Being Cold

Pre-Chorus
GOh One Day, The Few Pictures Taken WillF Spoil
And For All GThose That Come Later My Face And TheF Past Will All Be Brown

Chorus
CBut Between You And Me
I'll Be FSinging Through My Teeth
And DmSmiling As IF Go
CAnd The Words May All Be Wrong
But I'll FStill Sing Every Song
My DmLast Breaths WillF Allow

Verse 2
CWhispering How Much I Love You Seems Like FFar Off Coastal Lights
And All The CJealous Ones I Could Gather Wouldn't FStretch These Tall Sails Tight
But COh, This Nursery For Lost Jealous FSons
Sings In A CLow And Continuous Refrain Of FJoy I'll Never Know

Pre-Chorus
Then Just Like The GShape And Tremble From Throats AsF Before
The Promise That's GPast But The Anticipation OfF Seven Thousand Mornings

Chorus
CBut Between You And Me
I'll Be FSinging Through My Teeth
And DmSmiling As IF Go
CAnd The Words May All Be Wrong
But I'll FStill Sing Every Song
My DmLast Breaths WillF Allow

Verse 3
COn That Last Day When I Dissipate All The FAngels Will Rejoice
CPressing Their Wings Together To Sing In FHeaven's Perfect Voice
CAnd Role Imagined And Real And FUnknown
The Song Like The CPulse An Electron Chain From The FCenter Of The Sun

Pre-Chorus
The Rim And The GRole Of The Space That The MassiveF Ones Hold
All One Day GWill Wear Out And Collapse AndF Eventually Explode

Chorus
CBut Between You And Me
I'll Be FSinging Through My Teeth
And DmSmiling As IF Go
CAnd The Words May All Be Wrong
But I'll FStill Sing Every Song
My DmLast Breaths WillF Allow

Outro
C  F
C  F
G
Dm Am C G
Dm Am C G
Dm     C
Also available in: B (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for 1981?

The chords for 1981 are: C, F, G, Dm, Am

What is the original key of 1981?

The original key is B.

What is the difficulty of playing 1981?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play 1981 in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can 1981 be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play 1981 on ukulele?

Chord 1981 can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in 1981?

1981 uses 5 chords: C, F, G, Dm, Am

What is the easiest way to play 1981?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was 1981 released in?

1981 was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for 1981?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch 1981 to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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