Key: A · Capo: 2nd fret · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: G, C, Em, D, Bm, Am, D7
[Intro] G C G Em [Verse] G C Name on the line, last request G Em Pull the car over to find some rest D Saying “I love you” Bm C Need to lie here, need to leave G Em Living in the debt of make believe Am Saying I owe you C Crooked as a crow gnawing on dawn G Shadow from the grass Em in the dirt on the lawn Am C Why do I string you along? [Chorus] D G C D My certainty is wild, weaving G C D For you I am a child, believing D7 G You lay beside me sleeping on a plain C D In the future [Verse] G C Sit on the phone, watch TV G Em Romance, action, mystery D Wanted to show you Bm C Sine wave is a particle ride G Em Bring your light out then in on the tide Am Maybe I love you C Maybe I love you is a river so high G Em Maybe I love you is a river so low Am C I love you, still don’t know [Chorus] D G C D My certainty is wild, weaving G C D For you I am a child, believing D7 G You lay beside me sleeping on a plain C D In the future [Instrumental] G C G Em D Bm C G Em Am C G Em Am C [Chorus] D G C D My certainty is wild, weaving G C D For you I am a child, believing D7 G You lay beside me sleeping on a plain C D In the future
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 7th of September 2021, the track was released. The track is written by Buck Meek & Adrianne Lenker

Track Info
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- Song: Certainty
- Artist: Big Thief
- Produced by James Krivchenia
- Released Date: 7 September 2021
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: A
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: G, C, Em, D, Bm, Am, D7
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Certainty in?
Certainty is in the key of A.
What chords do I need for Certainty?
You need G, C, Em, D, Bm, Am, D7 to play Certainty by Big Thief.
Do I need a capo for Certainty?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play Certainty by Big Thief.
How hard is Certainty to play on guitar?
Certainty by Big Thief is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.