Belle and Sebastian - When The Cynics Stare Back From The Wall: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "When The Cynics Stare Back From The Wall" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. 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.
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Learn When The Cynics Stare Back From The Wall Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Belle and Sebastian
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "When The Cynics Stare Back From The Wall" smoothly on your guitar.
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E Esus4 E There's somebody that I want you to know B B6 She's a sweet, sweet friend of mine C#m B If she has a fault, she will go overboard E A When there's a man around, she flirts like a child Darling, take a hint once and for all Stay away from them 'Cause everything you say Just seems to them so strange They cross the street whenever they see you come E B When the cynics stare back from the wall A It's no fun at all Honey, even when you feel flat and broken You got to trust to a happy mind You could put your faith in me If you've got eyes to see And you got arms that wait for something to hold When the cynics stare back from the wall It always feels cold Chorus: C When I saw you in the café today Em Explain it all away to me Am Everyone we know, every girl and boy G Each one is a misery Dm So look me straight in the eye F And tell me you're alright C 'Cause I want to know the truth G Nothing else will do Am E Am E Nothing else will do If you keep making the same mistakes over You're like a puppy with a broken leg Hey, and if it goes okay, you've got me to blame For being so cynical, and never the boy You used to laugh at till you cried on your bed At all the stupid things I said At all the stupid things I said Chorus: When I saw you in the café today Explain it all away to me Everyone we know, every girl and boy Each one is a misery So look me straight in the eye And tell me you're alright 'Cause I want to know the truth Nothing else will do When the cynics stare back from the wall I know it's time to change I was so confused by the promises And the hardest thing is to walk Towards the things you need When the things you want Are like vision for the blind And I know you don't believe in a single thing That you can't touch, smell, or feel Hey, it's been a week of woe Which way you gonna go? When your desire has but all run aground 'Cause when the cynics stare back from the wall A E You'd better not fall, la-la-la-la-la-la F#m E You'd better not fall, la-la-la-la-la-la A E You'd better not fall, la-la-la-la-la-la F#m E You'd better not fall You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  Am  B  B6  C  C#m  Dm  E  Em  Esus4  F  F#m  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 "When The Cynics Stare Back From The Wall" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "When The Cynics Stare Back From The Wall" by Belle and Sebastian.