Key: E · Capo: 2nd fret. · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: D, E, F#m, A, B, B7 · Strumming: D D D DU
[Verse 1] D I don't think that A this feels like love E B But I don't wanna let go D A Maybe if I just do what you want E F#m Then you'll leave me alone D A It feels like you're taking me home E B But every other day I see another bone D I hate your guts A But I'll meet you same time, D same place tomorrow [Chorus] D A E B An archaeology excavation on my body D F#m And I'm brushing so gently D F#m They're tryna cover up the bones underneath D A E B No matter what I'll do I feel guilty D A [Verse 2] D A Crossing all my fingers and toes E That I won't wake up again B in a black hole D She said she would send me back A homе to the side E F#m If I wanna die, misеrable D A Doctor, I'm not doing too well E If this shit was a choice B I wouldn't need your help D I see the world through the eyes A D of a dog but I can't see yellow [Chorus] D A E B An archaeology excavation on my body D F#m And I'm brushing so gently D F#m They're tryna cover up the bones underneath D A E B No matter what I'll do I feel guilty D A D [Bridge] F#m A E B D Man's best friend's on first name terms with God F#m A E F#m E D B7 I thought I can fake it but almost F#m A F#m B I'm a scarecrow in someone else’s garden [Solo] D A E B D A E F#m D A E B D A D [Chorus] D A E B An archaeology excavation on my body D F#m And I'm brushing so gently D F#m They're tryna cover up the bones underneath D A E B No matter what I'll do I feel guilty D A E B No matter what I do I feel guilty
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 4th of June 2021, the song is released produced, and written by Cavetown. The song is on the E major key, to simplify the chords we use a Capo on the 2nd fret.
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Track Info
- Song: Guilty
- Artist: Cavetown
- Produced by Cavetown
- Album: Man’s Best Friend
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key: E
- Capo: 2nd fret.
- Chords: D, E, F#m, A, B, B7
- Suggested Strumming: D D D DU
D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
|---|---|
| D – xx0232 E – 022000 F#m – 244222 A – x02220 B – x24442 B7 – x21202 | D – 2220 E – 1402 F#m – 2120 A – 2100 B – 4322 B7 – 4320 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Guilty in?
Guilty is in the key of E.
What chords do I need for Guilty?
You need D, E, F#m, A, B, B7 to play Guilty by cavetown.
Do I need a capo for Guilty?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret. to play Guilty by cavetown.
How hard is Guilty to play on guitar?
Guilty by cavetown is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.