Snow PatrolBeginnerKey of A3 Chords3 min readUpdated
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
A · E · D
Chasing Cars Chords – Guitar
Snow Patrol’s beautifully simple indie rock ballad about lying next to someone you love. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Gentle Indie Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
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Tip: Play with gentle, open arpeggios. This song is about simplicity and vulnerability — less is more. Let the chords breathe.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AE
We’ll do it all, everything
DA
On our own
AE
We don’t need anything
DA
Or anyone
Chorus
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Verse 2
AE
I don’t quite know how to say
DA
How I feel
AE
Those three words are said too much
DA
They’re not enough
Chorus
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
A
Forget what we’re told
E
Before we get too old
DA
Show me a garden that’s bursting into life
Verse 3
AE
Let’s waste time chasing cars
DA
Around our heads
AE
I need your grace to remind me
DA
To find my own
Chorus
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
A
Forget what we’re told
E
Before we get too old
DA
Show me a garden that’s bursting into life
Outro
A
All that I am
E
All that I ever was
D
Is here in your perfect eyes
A
They’re all I can see
A
I don’t know where
E
Confused about how as well
DA
Just know that these things will never change for us at all
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Practice tip: Only three chords (A, E, D) throughout the entire song. The simplicity is what makes it beautiful. Focus on creating a dreamy, floating atmosphere with gentle strumming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Chasing Cars"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, E and D.
Is "Chasing Cars" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Chasing Cars" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Chasing Cars"?
It was written by Gary Lightbody, Jonathan Quinn, Nathan Connolly, Paul Wilson, Tom Simpson, and released in 2006.
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
A · E · D
Chasing Cars Chords – Ukulele
Snow Patrol’s beautifully simple indie rock ballad about lying next to someone you love. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Gentle Indie Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with gentle, open arpeggios. This song is about simplicity and vulnerability — less is more. Let the chords breathe.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AE
We’ll do it all, everything
DA
On our own
AE
We don’t need anything
DA
Or anyone
Chorus
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Verse 2
AE
I don’t quite know how to say
DA
How I feel
AE
Those three words are said too much
DA
They’re not enough
Chorus
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
A
Forget what we’re told
E
Before we get too old
DA
Show me a garden that’s bursting into life
Verse 3
AE
Let’s waste time chasing cars
DA
Around our heads
AE
I need your grace to remind me
DA
To find my own
Chorus
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
A
Forget what we’re told
E
Before we get too old
DA
Show me a garden that’s bursting into life
Outro
A
All that I am
E
All that I ever was
D
Is here in your perfect eyes
A
They’re all I can see
A
I don’t know where
E
Confused about how as well
DA
Just know that these things will never change for us at all
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Practice tip: Only three chords (A, E, D) throughout the entire song. The simplicity is what makes it beautiful. Focus on creating a dreamy, floating atmosphere with gentle strumming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Chasing Cars"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, E and D.
Is "Chasing Cars" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Chasing Cars" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Chasing Cars"?
It was written by Gary Lightbody, Jonathan Quinn, Nathan Connolly, Paul Wilson, Tom Simpson, and released in 2006.
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Etap to play
Dtap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
A · E · D
Chasing Cars Chords – Piano
Snow Patrol’s beautifully simple indie rock ballad about lying next to someone you love. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Gentle Indie Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with gentle, open arpeggios. This song is about simplicity and vulnerability — less is more. Let the chords breathe.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AE
We’ll do it all, everything
DA
On our own
AE
We don’t need anything
DA
Or anyone
Chorus
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Verse 2
AE
I don’t quite know how to say
DA
How I feel
AE
Those three words are said too much
DA
They’re not enough
Chorus
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
A
Forget what we’re told
E
Before we get too old
DA
Show me a garden that’s bursting into life
Verse 3
AE
Let’s waste time chasing cars
DA
Around our heads
AE
I need your grace to remind me
DA
To find my own
Chorus
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
A
Forget what we’re told
E
Before we get too old
DA
Show me a garden that’s bursting into life
Outro
A
All that I am
E
All that I ever was
D
Is here in your perfect eyes
A
They’re all I can see
A
I don’t know where
E
Confused about how as well
DA
Just know that these things will never change for us at all
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Practice tip: Only three chords (A, E, D) throughout the entire song. The simplicity is what makes it beautiful. Focus on creating a dreamy, floating atmosphere with gentle strumming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Chasing Cars"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, E and D.
Is "Chasing Cars" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Chasing Cars" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Chasing Cars"?
It was written by Gary Lightbody, Jonathan Quinn, Nathan Connolly, Paul Wilson, Tom Simpson, and released in 2006.
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Etap to play
Dtap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
A · E · D
Chasing Cars Chords – Banjo
Snow Patrol’s beautifully simple indie rock ballad about lying next to someone you love. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Gentle Indie Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with gentle, open arpeggios. This song is about simplicity and vulnerability — less is more. Let the chords breathe.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AE
We’ll do it all, everything
DA
On our own
AE
We don’t need anything
DA
Or anyone
Chorus
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Verse 2
AE
I don’t quite know how to say
DA
How I feel
AE
Those three words are said too much
DA
They’re not enough
Chorus
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
A
Forget what we’re told
E
Before we get too old
DA
Show me a garden that’s bursting into life
Verse 3
AE
Let’s waste time chasing cars
DA
Around our heads
AE
I need your grace to remind me
DA
To find my own
Chorus
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
A
Forget what we’re told
E
Before we get too old
DA
Show me a garden that’s bursting into life
Outro
A
All that I am
E
All that I ever was
D
Is here in your perfect eyes
A
They’re all I can see
A
I don’t know where
E
Confused about how as well
DA
Just know that these things will never change for us at all
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Practice tip: Only three chords (A, E, D) throughout the entire song. The simplicity is what makes it beautiful. Focus on creating a dreamy, floating atmosphere with gentle strumming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Chasing Cars"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, E and D.
Is "Chasing Cars" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Chasing Cars" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Chasing Cars"?
It was written by Gary Lightbody, Jonathan Quinn, Nathan Connolly, Paul Wilson, Tom Simpson, and released in 2006.
Atap to play
Etap to play
Dtap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
A · E · D
Chasing Cars Chords – Mandolin
Snow Patrol’s beautifully simple indie rock ballad about lying next to someone you love. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Gentle Indie Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with gentle, open arpeggios. This song is about simplicity and vulnerability — less is more. Let the chords breathe.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AE
We’ll do it all, everything
DA
On our own
AE
We don’t need anything
DA
Or anyone
Chorus
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Verse 2
AE
I don’t quite know how to say
DA
How I feel
AE
Those three words are said too much
DA
They’re not enough
Chorus
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
A
Forget what we’re told
E
Before we get too old
DA
Show me a garden that’s bursting into life
Verse 3
AE
Let’s waste time chasing cars
DA
Around our heads
AE
I need your grace to remind me
DA
To find my own
Chorus
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
A
Forget what we’re told
E
Before we get too old
DA
Show me a garden that’s bursting into life
Outro
A
All that I am
E
All that I ever was
D
Is here in your perfect eyes
A
They’re all I can see
A
I don’t know where
E
Confused about how as well
DA
Just know that these things will never change for us at all
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Practice tip: Only three chords (A, E, D) throughout the entire song. The simplicity is what makes it beautiful. Focus on creating a dreamy, floating atmosphere with gentle strumming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Chasing Cars"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, E and D.
Is "Chasing Cars" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Chasing Cars" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Chasing Cars"?
It was written by Gary Lightbody, Jonathan Quinn, Nathan Connolly, Paul Wilson, Tom Simpson, and released in 2006.
Atap to play
Etap to play
Dtap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
A · E · D
Chasing Cars Chords – Harmonica
Snow Patrol’s beautifully simple indie rock ballad about lying next to someone you love. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Gentle Indie Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with gentle, open arpeggios. This song is about simplicity and vulnerability — less is more. Let the chords breathe.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AE
We’ll do it all, everything
DA
On our own
AE
We don’t need anything
DA
Or anyone
Chorus
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Verse 2
AE
I don’t quite know how to say
DA
How I feel
AE
Those three words are said too much
DA
They’re not enough
Chorus
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
A
Forget what we’re told
E
Before we get too old
DA
Show me a garden that’s bursting into life
Verse 3
AE
Let’s waste time chasing cars
DA
Around our heads
AE
I need your grace to remind me
DA
To find my own
Chorus
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
A
Forget what we’re told
E
Before we get too old
DA
Show me a garden that’s bursting into life
Outro
A
All that I am
E
All that I ever was
D
Is here in your perfect eyes
A
They’re all I can see
A
I don’t know where
E
Confused about how as well
DA
Just know that these things will never change for us at all
A
If I lay here
E
If I just lay here
DA
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Practice tip: Only three chords (A, E, D) throughout the entire song. The simplicity is what makes it beautiful. Focus on creating a dreamy, floating atmosphere with gentle strumming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Chasing Cars"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, E and D.
Is "Chasing Cars" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Chasing Cars" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Chasing Cars"?
It was written by Gary Lightbody, Jonathan Quinn, Nathan Connolly, Paul Wilson, Tom Simpson, and released in 2006.