Birdy - Ruins I: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Ruins I" 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 Ruins I Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Birdy
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 "Ruins I" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
Am G Sweet surrender comes Am G After the dawn Am G We knew it was over long before F G Don't look over your shoulder as you go Am G Dreams we made like grans of sand Am G Am You built me up to tear me down G Awakenin' on broken ground F G Am Don't look back for me, can't sant save you now Chorus: Am F Dm It's a cold, cold light G C We'll never be the same again F Dm I was blind G Now I'm seeing through it Am F Dm It's a cold, cold light G C You'll never see me again F Dm You and I G We lie in ruins Wavin' you white flags through the smoke You tell me you want me, I know you don't Leave it behind, give up the ghost Don't look over your shoulder as you go So how long have you known? When you were beside me was I alone? So how long have you known? How I see you now, it's cold Chorus F Dm G Ruins, ruins, ruins Em We'll never be the same again F Dm G Ruins, ruins, ruins Em We'll never be the same again F Dm G Ruins, ruins, ruins Em F We'll never the same again Dm G You and I Will lie in ruins You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm  C  Dm  Em  F  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 "Ruins I" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Ruins I" by Birdy.