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I Built You A Tower A

Death Cab for Cutie

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Built You A Tower A by Death Cab for Cutie in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 2020s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Romance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
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Instrumental
C

Chorus
I Built CYou A ToweD/Br, A ToAmwer In My MindG    Em​
A Place That CNo One ElseD/B, No One ElseAm Would Ever FiGnd  Em​
Cause I NCeeded YouD/B, I NeededAm You ContainGed  Em​
You'd Run CiCrcles RoundD/B, Circles 'AmRound My BrGain  Em​

PreChorus
UEmntil IF Couldn'tG Think, AUntil I BCouldn't Think Of DAnyone ElseC​

Chorus
At First The CSilence FelD/Bt, Felt LiAmke An Old FGriend   Em​
From Whom I WaCs EstrangeD/Bd, But FinAally Made AmGends   Em​
But Into This CVoid, D/BInto This AEmpty SpGace     Em​
All My SleepingC FearD/Bs, They BAegan To RaGce    Em​

PreChorus
UEmntil IF Couldn'tG Think, AUntil I BCouldn't Think Of DAnyone ElseC  D/B    Am   G  E​
UEmntil IF Couldn'tG Think, AUntil I BCouldn't Think Of DAnyone ElseC​

Insturmental
C for while, low A C D A D C (bass)

Chorus
I Thought ThatC I Could KeeD/Bp, Could KAmeep You LockeGd Away Em​
That In This SouCndless SpirD/Be, Was WherAme You'd AlGways StEmay
But There Was NCo Shape, D/BThat You CoAmuld Not EGscape     Em​
What A FCool I WaD/Bs, To ThinAmk That I WGas Safe Em​

[Prechorus}
EmAnd NowF I CannoGt ThinkA, And NoBw I Cannot Think DOf Anyone ElsCe D/B    Am   G  E​

Bridge
GO HowAm This PencBhant DIs A CuCrse
GAll TAmhe Way From BThe CraDdle To TheC Hearse
GAnd TAmhere Are Days WhBen I DWish You'd JCust Become
GAn AcAmquaintance Or AB Time-DTo-Time SoCmeone

Chorus
I Built CYou A TowD/Ber, A ToAmwer In MyG Mind Em​
A Place ThatC No One ED/Blse, No OAmne Else WoulGd Ever Find Em​
Cause I NeededC You,D/B I NeedeAmd You ContaGined    Em​
You'd Run CiCrcles RounD/Bd, CirclAmes 'RoundG My BraiEmn
EmAnd NowF I CannoGt ThinkA, And NoBw I Cannot Think DOf Anything EClsD/Be   Am   G  E​
EmAnd NowF I CannoGt ThinkA, And NoBw I Cannot Think DOf Anyone ElsCe         C​

Simplified :
Instrumental 1 : G
Chorus : C D/B Am G Em
PreChoruses : Em F G Am B D C D/B Am G B, Em F G Am B D C
Instrumental 2 : G, A C D A D C
Bridge : G Am B D C

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Also available in: G (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Built You A Tower A?

The chords for I Built You A Tower A are: C, D/B, Am, G, Em, F, A, B, D, E

What is the original key of I Built You A Tower A?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing I Built You A Tower A?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play I Built You A Tower A in another key?

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

Can I Built You A Tower A be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play I Built You A Tower A on ukulele?

Chord I Built You A Tower A can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I Built You A Tower A?

I Built You A Tower A uses 10 chords: C, D/B, Am, G, Em, F, A, B, D, E

What is the easiest way to play I Built You A Tower A?

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 I Built You A Tower A released in?

I Built You A Tower A was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Built You A Tower A?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Built You A Tower A 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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