Roman Candles

Death Cab for Cutie - Roman Candles: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Roman Candles" 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 Roman Candles 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 "Roman Candles" smoothly on your guitar.

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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


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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 "Roman Candles" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Roman Candles" by Death Cab for Cutie.

Death Cab for Cutie - Roman Candles: Guitar Chords

Learn Roman Candles Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Death Cab for Cutie

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