Mumford & Sons - 42: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "42" 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 42 Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Mumford & Sons
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 "42" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
Dm C F A# Where do I turn to when there's no choice to make? Dm C F A# And how do I presume when there's so much at stake? Dm C/E F A# I was so sure of it all Chorus: F/A A# Dm F But what if I need you in my darkest hour? F/A A# Dm F And what if it turns out there is no other? A# F A# F If this is our last hope F A# F We would see a sign, oh F A# F We would see a sign Well I've been running from the ashes we left Forgiveness begs for itself but how can I forget There's a stain on it all Chorus: But what if I need you in my darkest hour? What if it turns out there is no other? We had it all If this is our time now We wanna see a sign, oh We would see a sign So give us a sign I need some guiding light Children of darkness, oh Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh Oh-oh You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  A#  C  Dm  E  F  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 "42" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "42" by Mumford & Sons.