Belle and Sebastian - The Gate: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "The Gate" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
D A G In the hope I'll forget I'll wait D A G It's a chance I'll take oh yeah D A G In the hope I'll forget I'll wait D A G For the time In the spring I’ll watch my step While the night-time passes by When a smile suits me all alone I’ll be fine Chorus: A There's got to be a better song to sing G Before I hang upon your shoulder A Telling the truth it may be bolder this time D A There's got to be a better song to sing G That makes a lonely one less cold oh G A Before I hang upon your shoulder and cry Watching friends playing in the dirt Feeling hard but feeling hurt By the sadness that wastes my time It’s a crime Counting acts which I must add To collect sad memories From a past I’d soon forget Swap or leave Chorus: There’s got to be a better song to sing Before I hang upon your shoulder Telling the truth it may be bolder this time There’s got to be a better song to sing That makes a lonely one less cold, oh Before I hang upon your shoulder and say At the gate I’ll wave goodbye To the friends that were my lies And I’ll see them off at dawn Feeling wise Feeling wise Feeling wise | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  D  G  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "The Gate" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "The Gate" by Belle and Sebastian.