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Death Cab for Cutie - Cath...: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Cath..." 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 Cath... Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Death Cab for Cutie

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 "Cath..." smoothly on your guitar.

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D    A      D   A
Cath, she stands
D              A          D A
With a well intentioned-man
         D   A   D A
But she can’t relax
          D            A           D  A
With his hand on the small of her back

And as the flashbulbs burst,
She holds a smile
Like someone would hold
A crying child

Chorus:
F#m            E       D#m7-5 B    D          A D A
And soon everybody will ask what became of you
F#m                  E     D#m7-5
When your heart was dying fast and
 B           D           A D A
you didn’t know what to do

Cath, it seems
That you live in someone else's dream
In a hand-me-down wedding dress
Where the things that could have been are oppressed

But you said your vows
And you closed the door
On so many men
Who would have loved you more

Chorus

The whispers that it won't last
Roll up and down the pews
But if their hearts were dying that fast
They'd have done the same as you
And I'd have done the same as you


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D#m

D#m7

F#m

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.

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If you are also interested in learning how to play "Cath..." on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Cath..." by Death Cab for Cutie.

Death Cab for Cutie - Cath...: Guitar Chords

Learn Cath... Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Death Cab for Cutie

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