[Intro] C C/B Am Am7/G F [Verse 1] C C/B Oh, before they turn off Am all the lights Am7/G I won't read you your wrongs F or your rights C The time has gone C/B I'll tell you goodnight, Am close the door Am7/G F Tell you I love you once more C The time has gone G So here it is [Chorus] F I'm not your son, G you're not my father C We're just two grown men Cmaj9/B Am saying goodbye F No need to forgive, G no need to forget C I know your mistakes Cmaj9/B Am and you know mine F And while you're sleeping, G I'll try to make you proud C So daddy, Cmaj9/B Am won't you just close your eyes? F G Don't be afraid, it's my turn C To chase the monsters away [Verse 2] C C/B Am Oh, well I'll read a story to you Am7/G Only difference is this F one is true C The time has gone C/B Am I folded your clothes on the chair Am7/G I hope you sleep well, F don't be scared C The time has gone G So here it is [Chorus] F I'm not your son, G you're not my father C We're just two grown men Cmaj9/B Am saying goodbye F No need to forgive, G no need to forget C I know your mistakes Cmaj9/B Am and you know mine F And while you're sleeping, G I'll try to make you proud C So daddy, won't you Cmaj9/B Am just close your eyes? F G Don't be afraid, it's my turn To chase the monsters away [Bridge] C Cmaj9/B Sleep a lifetime Am Am7/G Yes, and breathe a last word F Am/E G/D G You can feel my hand on your own C Cmaj9/B I will be the last one, Am Am7/G so I'll leave a light on F Am/E Let there be no darkness G/D G in your heart [Outro] F I'm not your son, G you're not my father C We're just two grown men Cmaj9/B Am saying goodbye F No need to forgive, G no need to forget C I know your mistakes Cmaj9/B Am and you know mine F And while you're sleeping, G I'll try to make you proud C Cmaj9/B So daddy, won't you just Am close your eyes? F G Don't be afraid, it's my turn C To chase the monsters away
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On the 18th of 2019, the track was released and produced by Jimmy Hogarth from the album “Once upon a Mind“. The guitar in this track was also played by Jimmy Hogarth. The track is in the key of C minor, to simplify the chords use a Capo on the 3rd fret.

Track Info
- Song: Monsters
- Artist: James Blunt
- Produced by Jimmy Hogarth
- Album: Once upon a Mind
- Release Date: October 18, 2019
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- BPM: 128
- Key: Cm
- Capo: 3rd fret
- Chords: Am, Am7/G, Am/E, C, C/B, Cmaj9/B, F, G, G/D
- Suggested Strumming: D D D D
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| Am – x02210 Am7/G – 302010 Am/E – 022100 C – x32010 C/B – x22010 Cmaj79/B – x20010 F – 133211 G – 320003 G/D – xx0003 | Am – 2000 Am7/G – 000 Am/E – 2000 C – 0003 C/B – 0002 Cmaj9/B – 0002 F – 2010 G – 0232 G/D – 0232 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is James Blunt – Monsters Chords in?
James Blunt – Monsters Chords is in the key of Cm.
What chords do I need for James Blunt – Monsters Chords?
You need Am, Am7/G, Am/E, C, C/B, Cmaj9/B, F, G, G/D to play James Blunt – Monsters Chords.
Do I need a capo for James Blunt – Monsters Chords?
Yes, place a capo on the 3rd fret to play James Blunt – Monsters Chords.
How hard is James Blunt – Monsters Chords to play on guitar?
James Blunt – Monsters Chords is rated Advanced. It features advanced chord voicings.