[Verse]
G D If you're looking for a saviour Em G D Honey, hearts don't break around here G D All your new friends will tell ya Em G D We know how to make it disappear G D And this is gonna be your making Em G D And this is where it's gonna hurt G D Don't you hear the orchestra playing? Em G D Is it what you said that you want? [Chorus] C I went to the cinema D and I cry in the theatre Bm I wish that I made movies, Em good art it makes me bitter C I turn on the radio D and I grieve when I hear it G The song I wish I'd written N.C. and I could've, but I didn't C D It goes on, it goes on, G Em it goes on C D It goes on, it goes on, G Em it goes on G D Em G D [Verse] G D Guess I better call the preacher Em G D I'll bleach my hair to platinum blonde G D And I should probably go get clean but Em The feeling helps me G D write better songs G D Pretty young thing on the scene but Em G D My sweet tooth is starting to rot G G I think I need a change of the seasons Em G D Maybe a change of heart [Chorus] C I went to the cinema D and I cry in the theatre Bm I wish that I made movies, Em good art it makes me bitter C I turn on the radio D and I grieve when I hear it G The song I wish I'd written N.C. and I could've, but I didn't C D It goes on, it goes on, G Em it goes on C D It goes on, it goes on, G Em it goes on [Post-Chorus] D (On-on-on, on-on-on) Bm C (On-on-on, on-on-on) [Bridge] Em This frequency, D this heart and beat Bm I've tried to shut down the sound, C but it comes from me Em I open my mouth, D I'm singing off-key Bm C Pray that sound will wait for me [Chorus] C I went to the cinema D and I cry in the theatre Bm I wish that I made movies, Em good art it makes me bitter C I turn on the radio D and I grieve when I hear it G The song I wish I'd written N.C. and I could've, but I didn't C D It goes on, it goes on, G Em it goes on C D It goes on, it goes on, G Em it goes on [Post-Chorus] C D (On-on-on, on-on-on) G Em (On-on-on, on-on-on) C D (On-on-on, on-on-on) G Em (On-on-on, on-on-on) C D (On-on-on, on-on-on) G Em (On-on-on, on-on-on) C D (On-on-on, on-on-on) G Em (On-on-on, on-on-on)
Song Details
- Song: The Cinema
- Artist: Erin LeCount
Erin LeCount is capturing hearts with her deeply emotional and cinematic track, “The Cinema.” If you’re looking to bring the raw, melancholy beauty of this song to your own guitar, you’re in the right place.
Built around a beautifully simple four-chord progression (G, D, Em, and C), this track is incredibly accessible for players of all levels. Played in standard tuning without the need for a capo, it’s an excellent song for beginners to practice smooth open-chord transitions while mastering a steady, rhythmic strumming pattern.
Chords Info
- Tunning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Chords:
- Key: Ab
- Capo:
- BPM: 130
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is The Cinema in?
The Cinema is in the key of Ab.
What chords do I need for The Cinema?
You need Key: Ab to play The Cinema by Erin LeCount.
Do I need a capo for The Cinema?
Yes, place a capo on the BPM: 130 to play The Cinema by Erin LeCount.
How hard is The Cinema to play on guitar?
The Cinema by Erin LeCount is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.