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Cancer

The Bristles

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Cancer by The Bristles in the key of E

Level: Advanced Decade: 2000s Genre: Punk Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
CHORDS
  Emaj7   Bmaj Emaj7   F#5   F#7    C#7(sus2)

Fingerpick These Chords For Intro And Verse, And Strum Them For Chorus, And Outro.

Intro
Emaj7 Bmaj Emaj7 F#5 F#7 Emaj7

Verse 1
You′Re Like My CancerBmaj​
Dancing To My Every BrEmaj7eath
F#5But This Patient SuF#7re Loves His Death  Emaj7​
BmajYou Make Me Look Like A DancerF#5​
Dancing F#7Between The Gates OfEmaj7​
Happiness AndBmaj​
And DeatEmaj7h      F#5​

Chorus
But Then, F#7Everytime It's Just Emaj7​
"You Made Me Do This"Bmaj​
And "You Made Me Do That"Emaj7​
But Baby Don′T You KnowF#5​
I'm Just LikF#7e This By Design
Emaj7I Pray And Pray All Night
BmajThat You'll Take Me Home Tonight
Emaj7But Baby Don′T You KnowF#5​
I′M Just LF#7ike This By Design

Guitar 2 in chorus
 Emaj7   Bmaj  Emaj7  F#5   F#7

Verse
Emaj7 Bmaj Emaj7 F#5 F#7 Emaj7
Emaj7You're Like My CancerBmaj​
I Know You′Ve Heard This One BeEmaj7fore
F#5Things I've Said OnF#7e Too Many More
Emaj7Can You Remind Me What IBmaj Said?
Can You Remind Me WhyEmaj7 I Said It At All?
Can You Remind Me What IC#7(sus2) Said?

Bridge
F#7In My Mind   Emaj7​
Emaj7I′M Here In My Old RoomBmaj​
Where We Danced Way Past NEmaj7ine
Emaj7But Baby Don't You NoticeF#5​
It′S F#7Just A Matter Of Time

Bridge Riff
(Muted Guitar Scratching)
In My Mind

I'm Here In My Old Room            Where We Danced

Way Past Nine  But Baby Don't You Notice? I'ts Just A Matter Of Time

Interlude
Emaj7(Time) Bmaj​
Emaj7(Time) F#5    F#7​

Verse 2
You′Re Like My CanceBmajr
Dancing To My Every BrEmaj7eath
F#5But This Patient SuF#7re Loves His Death

Outro
Emaj7This Patient Sure Loves His DeathBmaj​
This Patient Sure Loves His DeatEmaj7h
This Patient Sure Loves His DeatF#5h
F#7Oh

Guitar Solo

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| X  Dead Note
| B  Bend
| /  Slide Up

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Also available in: Gmaj7 (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Cancer?

The chords for Cancer are: Emaj7, Bmaj, F#5, F#7, C#7(sus2)

What is the original key of Cancer?

The original key is Gmaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing Cancer?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Cancer in another key?

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

Can Cancer be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Cancer on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Cancer?

Cancer uses 5 chords: Emaj7, Bmaj, F#5, F#7, C#7(sus2)

What is the easiest way to play Cancer?

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 Cancer released in?

Cancer was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Cancer?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Cancer 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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