Key: B · Capo: 4th fret · BPM: 170 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: G, Gadd2, Em7, C6, Dadd4, Am7, Em, D, Am, Cadd9, Cmaj7, D6, B7/D#, A, C
[Intro] G [Verse] Gadd2 Em7 Oh, heavens, hear my story C6 Dadd4 A cautionary tale Gadd2 Em7 Of how I came to be loved C6 Dadd4 And how it came to fail [Pre-Chorus] Am7 Em A first time for lovers C6 Dadd4 A first time in agony Am7 Em The truths you will uncover C6 Dadd4 Will knock you on your knees [Chorus] Em C6 I gave it too much, G I gave myself up Dadd4 I lost sight of all my dignity Em C6 I've always been smart, G my chameleon heart Dadd4 Took your draining personality Em C6 and gave it to me G I wanted to please you, D Am this performance of a lifetime Em My heart to you handed, C6 you took it for granted Dadd4 Gadd2 Em7 Cadd9 Dadd4 And made me the villain, all alone [Verse] Gadd2 Em7 I struggled through the winter Cadd9 Dadd4 Found cheat codes to your soul Gadd2 Em7 Was born to be a giver Cadd9 Dadd4 Destined to pay the toll [Chorus] Em C6 G I gave it too much, I gave myself up Dadd4 I lost sight of all my dignity Em C6 I've always been smart, G my chameleon heart Dadd4 Took your draining personality Em C6 and gave it to me G I wanted to please you, D Am this performance of a lifetime Em My heart to you handed, C6 you took it for granted Dadd4 And made me the villain [Bridge] G Em Oh, inside you, there's a guiltless child Cmaj7 D6 who never saw his mother smile G Em A boy who had no sense of home, Cmaj7 D6 believes he's better off alone Em Cmaj7 Who coils up in jealousy to G D B7/D# mask his insecurities Em Cmaj7 And I can't fix you, God, I tried, A C D the hourglass I shattered just in time [Outro] Em C6 G I gave it too much, I gave myself up D I lost sight of all my dignity Em C6 One more lover fails, G cautionary tales D Continue to happen to me
Track Info
- Song: A Cautionary Tale
- Artist: Laufey
- Written by Laufey & Aaron Dessner
- Produced by Laufey & Aaron Dessner
- Album: A Matter of Time
- Release Date: 22 August 2025
ℹ️ About This Song
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: B
- Capo: 4th fret
- Chords: G, Gadd2, Em7, C6, Dadd4, Am7, Em, D, Am, Cadd9, Cmaj7, D6, B7/D#, A, C
- BPM: 170
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is A Cautionary Tale in?
A Cautionary Tale is in the key of B.
What chords do I need for A Cautionary Tale?
You need G, Gadd2, Em7, C6, Dadd4, Am7, Em, D, Am, Cadd9, Cmaj7, D6, B7/D#, A, C to play A Cautionary Tale by Laufey.
Do I need a capo for A Cautionary Tale?
Yes, place a capo on the 4th fret to play A Cautionary Tale by Laufey.
How hard is A Cautionary Tale to play on guitar?
A Cautionary Tale by Laufey is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.