James Blunt - Monsters: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Monsters" 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.
D# D#/D Cm Oh, before they turn off all the lights Cm7/A# G# I won't read you your wrongs or your rights D# The time has gone D#/D Cm I'll tell you goodnight, close the door Cm7/A# G# Tell you I love you once more D# The time has gone A# So here it is Chorus: G# A# I'm not your son, you're not my father D# Cmaj9/B Cm We're just two grown men saying goodbye G# A# No need to forgive, no need to forget D# Cmaj9/B Cm I know your mistakes and you know mine G# And while you're sleeping, A# I'll try to make you proud D# Cmaj9/B Cm So daddy, won't you just close your eyes? G# A# Don't be afraid, it's my turn D# To chase the monsters away Oh, well I'll read a story to you Only difference is this one is true The time has gone I folded your clothes on the chair I hope you sleep well, don't be scared The time has gone, so here it is D# Cmaj9/B Sleep a lifetime Cm Cm7/A# Yes, and breathe a last word G# Cm/G A#/F A# You can feel my hand on your own D# Cmaj9/B Cm Cm7/A# I will be the last one, so I'll leave a light on G# Cm/G A#/F A# Let there be no darkness in your heart Chorus You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA#  Cm  Cmaj  Cm7  D  D#  F  G  G#  B  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 "Monsters" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Monsters" by James Blunt.