Death Cab for Cutie - Roman Candles: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Roman Candles" 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.
A It’s been a battle just to wake and greet the day D Then they all disappear like sugar in my coffee F#m D (Sugar in my coffee) A A hint of sweetness but the bitterness remains D The acidity devouring my body F#m D (Devouring my body) Chorus: D A But I am learning to let go F#m D Of everything I tried to hold A F#m Too long 'cause they all explode D A Like roman candles I used to feel everything like a flame But now it’s a struggle just to feel anything (To feel anything) I watch the world from a window on a hill Everyone moving as I’m standing still (I’m standing still) Chorus D E Ow, ooh D A Ow, ooh F#m E Ow, ooh Chorus: But I am learning to let go (ah-woo) Of everything I tried to hold (ah-woo) Too long ‘cause they all explode Like roman candles Like roman candles You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  D  E  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. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Roman Candles" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Roman Candles" by Death Cab for Cutie.