The National - Don't Swallow the Cap: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Don't Swallow the Cap" 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 Don't Swallow the Cap Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The National
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 "Don't Swallow the Cap" smoothly on your guitar.
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Dm Gold light breaks behind the houses F I don’t see what’s strange about this Am Tiny bubbles hang above me C It’s a sign that someone loves me Dm I can hardly stand upright F Hit my head upon the light Am I have faith but don’t believe it C It's not there enough to leave it Dm F Everything I love is on the table Am C Everything I love is out to sea I have only two emotions Careful fear and dead devotion I can't get the balance right With all my marbles in the fight I see all the ones I went for All the things I had it in for I won't cry until I hear 'Cause I was not supposed to be here Everything I love is on the table Everything I love is out to sea Chorus: A# I’m not alone Dm I’ll never be F And to the bone A# I'm evergreen I'm tired, I'm freezing, I'm dumb When it gets so late I forget everyone I need somewhere to stay I don't think anybody I know is awake Calm down, it's alright Keep my arms the rest of the night When they ask, what do I see? I say a bright, white, beautiful heaven hanging over me Chorus: I'm not alone I'll never be And to the bone I'm evergreen And if you want (Dead seriously) To see me cry (Don't swallow the cap) Play "Let It Be" (Pat yourself on the back) Or "Nevermind" (Dead seriously) Is it time to leave? Is it time to think about What I wanna say to the girls at the door? I need somewhere to be But I can't get around the river in front of me Calm down, it's alright Leave my arms the rest of the night When they ask, what do I see? I say a bright, white, beautiful heaven hanging over me Chorus: I'm not alone (Dead seriously) I'll never be (Don't swallow the cap) And to the bone (Pat yourself on the back) I'm evergreen (Dead seriously) And if you want (Dead seriously) To see me cry (Don't swallow the cap) Play "Let It Be" (Pat yourself on the back) Or "Nevermind" (Dead seriously) You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm  A#  C  Dm  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 "Don't Swallow the Cap" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Don't Swallow the Cap" by The National.