[Intro] C Fmaj7 Dm7 [Verse 1] C Richie and Austen are often Fmaj7 along for the ride Dm7 They don't say a lot, Fmaj7 but they know every inch of this drive C If these trees started talkin', Fmaj7 I bet you they'd only talk shit Dm7 'Cause we never do anythin' real, Fmaj7 we just talk about it C Endin' of August, Fmaj7 the bugs are just startin' to die C All the neighbors are votin' Fmaj7 for someone who wins every time C And I thought gettin' older Fmaj7 meant knowin' it's too late to try Dm7 And I tried gettin' sober, Fmaj7 I swear I did bettΠ΅r this time [Pre-Chorus] C Fmaj7 Ooh, hm Dm7 Fmaj7 Ooh, hm C Fmaj7 Ooh, hm Dm7 Fmaj7 Ooh, hm [Chorus] C Oh, everythin' you see out hΠ΅re will die Fmaj7 Oh, it's a matter of time Dm7 'Til it's fields of ice and reflector lights Fmaj7 'Til it's our town, mm [Verse 2] C And anythin' you need, Fmaj7 I will provide A ride home or an alibi Dm7 I know the traffic light you can speed right by Fmaj7 'Cause the camera's down Am7 And I follow New York plates to the county line G I ignore 'em when they wave on 89 Fmaj7 The minute that September hits Dm7 I'm goin' off my medicine, oh C Late August angst and a pointless night Fmaj7 Dm7 Oh, and the feelin' of bein' alive Fmaj7 For the first time in a long time [Instrumental Break] Cmaj7 Fmaj7 Dm7 [Bridge] C Oh, we're a drawin' of a place, we're a photo on the fridge Fmaj7 They mined copper for years, oh, there was nothin' left to dig Dm7 It's a place where most kids, just grow up and have kids Fmaj7 Who grow up and have kids, who build homes for the rich, oh [Chorus] C Oh, everythin' you see out hΠ΅re will die Fmaj7 Oh, it's a matter of time Dm7 'Til it's fields of ice and reflector lights Fmaj7 'Til it's our town [Post-Chorus] C 'Til it's our town Fmaj7 'Til it's our town Dm7 And it's our town Fmaj7 'Cause it's ours now [Outro] N.C. 05072 N.C. A long shadow
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Q: What is the primary key of End of August?
The song is played in the key of C Major.
Q: Do I need a capo to play End of August?
No, you do not need a capo. The song is played in standard tuning using open chord shapes.
Q: What is an F5 chord?
An F5 is an F power chord. You only play the root and the fifth (1st fret low E string, 3rd fret A string, 3rd fret D string) and mute the rest.
Q: Are there any difficult barre chords in this song?
Most of the song relies on open chords like C, Fmaj7, and Dm7. However, the standard F major chord appears, which can be played as a barre chord or as a mini-barre.
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βEnd of Augustβ is a beautifully introspective folk-pop song by Noah Kahan. The song relies heavily on C, Fmaj7, and Dm7 progressions to create an emotional, storytelling atmosphere. It doesnβt require a capo and is played in standard tuning. The rhythmic strumming perfectly complements the melancholic lyrics.
Track Info
- Song: End of August
- Artist: Noah Kahan
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Key: C Major
- Capo: No Capo
- Chords: C, Fmaj7, Dm7, Cmaj7, Dm, F, Am7, G, F5
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Suggested Strumming: D = Down Stroke, U = Upstroke
Chord Shapes
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