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I Want To Be Lost

The Decemberists

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Want To Be Lost by The Decemberists in the key of D

Level: Advanced Decade: 2010s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
D G/D D

Verse 1
I Want To Be DLost And G/DNever Be DFound
I Want To Take Hold Of The Helm Of My Ship And Just Run It AG/Dground
I Want To Be DTorn, G/DUnsure Of The DWay
I Want To Stand At The Fork And Not Know Where The Right Choices G/DLay

Chorus
I Want To Be EmLost, The BoundaBmries G/DCrossed
Don't Bother Bm7Looking For Me, If You G/DNeed Me I've Gone To Be DLost

D G/D D

Verse 2
Far From The DPath, On G/DFooting UDnsure
Don't Want To Know How The Story Will End If I Fail Or EnG/Ddure
I Want Into The DWild, The G/DWildest Of DWoods
And Maybe I'll Make Some Outrageous Mistake I Might Not Otherwise Have G/DShould

Chorus
Out And BeEmyond, Just BoundeBmring G/DOn
I'll Leave A Bm7Note On The Door, If You G/DNeed Me I've Gone To Be DLost

Bridge
BmWhen The Night FallsG/D On The Strip Malls DAll In Line
BmWill The Time Come G/DWhere I End Up
DLaying My AFamiliar Life By The G/DWayside?
And Finding I'm DLost

KEY CHANGE
D G/D D E

Verse 3
So Set Me EAstray, My A/EBearings AEll Thrown
Let Me Look For Some Flicker Of Light Beyond The UnA/Eknown
I Want To Be ELost, AcA/Eross A FroEntier
I Want To Stand At The Edge Of The Cliff And Just Feel My Own A/EFear

Chorus
Wild And F#mAway, Throw Me To The FA/Eray
I've C#mGone Long Enough In DSecurity, I Want To Be ELost

Outro
C#mIn The Ending A/EOf My Windings EFar From Home
C#mWill You See Me A/EAnd Believe Me
EAll My Life A BWayward Light Was WitA/Ehin Me
It's Time I Got ELost
DIt's Time I Got ELost    D​
I Want To Be ELost
Also available in: G (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Want To Be Lost?

The chords for I Want To Be Lost are: D, G/D, Em, Bm, Bm7, A, E, A/E, F#m, C#m, B

What is the original key of I Want To Be Lost?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing I Want To Be Lost?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play I Want To Be Lost in another key?

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

Can I Want To Be Lost be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play I Want To Be Lost on ukulele?

Chord I Want To Be Lost can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I Want To Be Lost?

I Want To Be Lost uses 11 chords: D, G/D, Em, Bm, Bm7, A, E, A/E, F#m, C#m, B

What is the easiest way to play I Want To Be Lost?

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 Want To Be Lost released in?

I Want To Be Lost was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Want To Be Lost?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Want To Be Lost 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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