Death Cab for Cutie - Marching Bands of Manhattan: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Marching Bands of Manhattan" 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.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
C G If I could open my arms Dm Fmaj7 And span the length of the isle of Manhattan, C G I'd bring it to where you are Dm Fmaj7 Making a lake of the East River and Hudson If I could open my mouth Wide enough for a marching band to march out They would make your name sing And bend through alleys and bounce off all the buildings I wish we could open our eyes To see in all directions at the same time Oh, what a beautiful view If you were never aware of what was around you And it is true what you said That I live like a hermit in my own head But when the sun shines again I'll pull the curtains and blinds to let the light in Chorus: F Am Sorrow drips into your heart through a pinhole C Dm Just like a faucet that leaks and there is F comfort in the sound Am But while you debate half empty or half full C Dm F It slowly rises, your love is gonna drown - x4 F Am C G Your love is gonna drown F Am C G Your love is gonna drown F Am C G Your love is gonna drown F Your love is gonna You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm  C  Dm  F  Fmaj7  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 "Marching Bands of Manhattan" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Marching Bands of Manhattan" by Death Cab for Cutie.