Key: Bbm · Capo: 1st fret · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Am, E7, Fmaj7, G · Strumming: D D D D D D
[Intro] Am G Fmaj7 E7 Somethin' in the... [Verse 1] Am Somethin' in the air right now G Like I'm losin' track of time (Time, time) Fmaj7 Like I don't really care right now E7 But maybe that's fine Am You weren't even there that day G I was waitin on you (You, you) Fmaj7 I wonder if you aware away that day E7 Was the last straw for me [Pre-Chorus] Am G And I know I sent you flowers (Know, know) Fmaj7 Did you even care? E7 You ran the shower Am And left them by the stairs G Fmaj7 Ooh-ooh-ooh, ayy-ayy-ayy-ayy, uhh E7 Thought you had your shit together, Am but damn I was wrong [Chorus] Am G You ain't nothin' but a lost cause (Cause, cause) Fmaj7 And this ain't nothin' like it once was (Was, was) E7 I know you think you're such an outlaw Am But you got no job (Job) G You ain't nothin' but a lost cause (Cause, cause) Fmaj7 And this ain't nothin' like it once was (Was, was) E7 I know you think you're such an outlaw N.C. But you got no job [Verse 2] N.C. Am I used to think you werе shy (shy) G Or maybe you just had nothing on your mind Fmaj7 E7 Maybe you were thinkin' 'bout yourself all the time (time) Am I used to wish you were mine (mine) G But that was way before I realized Fmaj7 E7 Someone like you would always be so easy to find Am G (Um, um, so) So easy (easy, so, easy) Fmaj7 E7 Easy, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh [Bridge] Am G Gave me no flowers Fmaj7 Wish I didn't care E7 You'd been gone for hours Am G Could be anywhere (Oh, oh, oh, oh) Fmaj7 E7 I thought you would've grown eventually Am But you proved me wrong [Chorus] Am G You ain't nothin' but a lost cause Fmaj7 And this ain't nothin' like it once was E7 I know you think you're such an outlaw Am But you got no job G You ain't nothin' but a lost cause Fmaj7 And this ain't nothin' like it once was E7 I know you think you're such an outlaw Am But you got no job [Outro] Am G What did I tell you? Fmaj7 Don't get complacent E7 It's time to face it now Am G What did I tell you? Fmaj7 Don't get complacent E7 It's time to face it now
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 2nd of June 2021, the song is released produced by FINNEAS. The song is written by FINNEAS & Billie Eilish. The synthesizer & electric guitar is in this track is played by FINNEAS. The track is on the Bb minor, to simplify the chords we use a Capo on the 1st fret.
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Lost Cause Track Info
- Song: Lost Cause
- Artist: Billie Eilish
- Produced by FINNEAS
- album: Happier Than Ever (2021)
- Release Date: June 2, 2021
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key: Bbm
- Capo: 1st fret
- Chords: Am, E7, Fmaj7, G
- Suggested Strumming: D D D D D D
D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
|---|---|
| Am – x02210 E7 – 020100 Fma7 – xx3210 G – 320003 | Am – 2000 E7 – 1202 Fmaj7 – 2410 G – 0232 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Lost Cause in?
Lost Cause is in the key of Bbm.
What chords do I need for Lost Cause?
You need Am, E7, Fmaj7, G to play Lost Cause by Billie Eilish.
Do I need a capo for Lost Cause?
Yes, place a capo on the 1st fret to play Lost Cause by Billie Eilish.
How hard is Lost Cause to play on guitar?
Lost Cause by Billie Eilish is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.