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Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · F · G · Am
Conor Oberst’s most tender love song is a wedding staple and one of indie rock’s most beloved ballads. The simple fingerpicking pattern over four chords makes it perfect for beginners.
Gentle Fingerpicking (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Fingerpick this one for the best effect. Keep it intimate and gentle. The simplicity is the beauty of this song.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
C
This is the first day of my life
F
I swear I was born right in the doorway
C
I went out in the rain, suddenly everything changed
G
They’re spreading blankets on the beach
Verse 2
C
Yours is the first face that I saw
F
I think I was blind before I met you
C
And I don’t know where I am, I don’t know where I’ve been
G
But I know where I want to go
Chorus
Am F
And so I’d thought I’d let you know
C G
That these things take forever
Am F
I especially am slow
C
But I realized that I need you
F G C
And I wondered if I could come home