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This Must Be the Place Chords

Talking Heads Intermediate Key of E 5 Chords 14 min read Updated
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · F#m · D · B

This Must Be the Place Chords – Guitar

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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · F#m · D · B

This Must Be the Place Chords – Ukulele

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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · F#m · D · B

This Must Be the Place Chords – Piano

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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · F#m · D · B

This Must Be the Place Chords – Banjo

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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · F#m · D · B

This Must Be the Place Chords – Mandolin

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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · F#m · D · B

This Must Be the Place Chords – Harmonica

A beloved, quirky love song by Talking Heads. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Chords used: E, A, F#m, D, B  ·  Key: E  ·  Difficulty: Intermediate

Folk-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret and play the C, G, Am, F shapes listed to achieve the original key of E.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am – F
 

Chorus

 
C – G (×2)
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G – Am
 

Verse 2

 
C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am – F
 

Chorus

 
C – G (×2)
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G – Am
 

Bridge

 
F
Am
F
Am
F
Am
F
Am
 

Verse 3 / Outro

 

[C]Hi-yeah, I got plenty of [G]time
[C]Hi-yeah, you got light in your [G]eyes
And you’re [Am]standing here beside [F]me
[C]I love the passing of [G]time
[Am]Never for money, always for [F]love
[C]Cover up and say good[G]night, say good[Am]night

[C]Say goodnight
[G]Say goodnight
[Am]Home is where I want to be
[F]Home is where I want to be
[C]Pick me up and turn me [G]round
[Am]Home is where I want to be
[F]Home is where I want to be
[C]Pick me up and turn me [G]round
[Am]Home is where I want to be
[F]Home is where I want to be
[C]Pick me up and turn me [G]round
[Am]Home is where I want to be
[F]Home is where I want to be
[C]Pick me up and turn me [G]round
[Am]Home is where I want to be
[F]Home is where I want to be
[C]Pick me up and turn me [G]round
[Am]Home is where I want to be
[F]Home is where I want to be
[C]Pick me up and turn me [G]round
[Am]Home is where I want to be
[F]Home is where I want to be
[C]Pick me up and turn me [G]round
[Am]Home is where I want to be
[F]Home is where I want to be
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[F]Home is where I want to be
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[F]Home is where I want to be
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Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "This Must Be the Place"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: E, A, F#m, D and B.

Is "This Must Be the Place" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "This Must Be the Place" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "This Must Be the Place"?

It was written by David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth, and released in 1983.

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