Learn to play "Cities in Dust" 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.
Am Water was running, children were running F You were running out of time Am Under the mountain, a golden fountain F Were you praying at the Lares' shrine? Chorus: Am C F Ohh, oh your city lies in dust Am C F But ohh, oh your city lies in dust Am C F My friend We found you hiding, we found you lying Choking on the dirt and sand Your former glories and all the stories Dragged and washed with eager hands Chorus: But ohh, oh your city lies in dust Ohh, oh your city lies in dust My friend My friend G Water was running, children were running We found you hiding, we found you lying Water was running, children were running We found you hiding, we found you lying Am C Hot and burning in your nostrils F Pouring down your gaping mouth Am C Molten bodies, blanket of cinders F Caught in the throes, and ohh Chorus: Ohh, oh your city lies in dust And ohh, oh your city lies in dust Ohh, oh your city lies in dust Ohh, oh your city lies in dust My friend My friend My friend My friend Your city lies in dust Your city lies in dust Your city, your city This city lies in dust Your city, this city My city lies in dust Lies in dust It lies in dust I love you Siouxsie You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm C 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 "Cities in Dust" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Cities in Dust" by Garbage.