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[Verse 1]
Cmaj7
To take my love away
Am7
When I come back around, will I know what to say?
Em
Said you won't forget my name
G
Not today, not tomorrow
Cmaj7
Kind of strange, feelin' sorrow
Am7
I got change (Yup), you could borrow (Borrow)
Em
When I come back around, will I know what to say?
G
Not today, maybe tomorrow
[Chorus]
Cmaj7
Open up the door, can you open up the door?
Am7
I know you said before you can't cope with any more
Em
You told me it was war, said you'd show me what's in store
G N.C.
I hope it's not for sure, can you open up the door?
[Refrain]
Cmaj7 Am7
Did you take
Em G
My love away
Cmaj7 Am7
From me? Me
Em7 G
Me
[Verse 2]
Cmaj7
Saw your seat at the counter when I looked away
Am7
Saw you turned around, but it wasn't your face
Em
Said "I need to be alone now, I'm taking a break"
G
How comе when I returned, you wеre gone away?
[Bridge]
Cmaj7 Am7
I don't, I don't know why I called
Em
I don't know you at all
G
I don't know you
Not at all
Cmaj7 Am7
I don't, I don't know why I called
Em
I don't know you at all
G
I don't know you
[Refrain]
Cmaj7 Am7
Did you take
Em G
My love away
Cmaj7 Am7 Em7 G
From me? Me
[Interlude]
And that's when you found me
[Verse 3]
Cmaj7 Am7
I was waitin' in the garden
Em
Contemplatin', beg your pardon
G
But there's a part of me that recognizes you
Do you feel it too?
Cmaj7
When you told me it was serious
Am7
Were you serious? Mm
Em
They told me they were only curious
G
Now it's serious, mm
[Chorus]
Cmaj7
Open up the door, can you open up the door?
Am7
I know you said before you can't cope with any more
Em
You told me it was war, said you'd show me what's in store
G
I hope it's not for sure, can you open up the door?
[Instrumental]
Cmaj7 Am7 Em G
[Post-Chorus]
Cmaj7
Wringing my hands up my lap
Am7
And you tell me it's all been a trap
Em
And you don't know if you'll make it back
G
I said, "No, don't say that"
[Outro]
Cmaj7
(Wringing my hands up my lap)
Am7
(And you tell me it's all been a trap)
Em
(And you don't know if you'll make it back)
G
(I said, "No, don't say that")
Cmaj7
(Wringing my hands up my lap)
Am7
(And you tell me it's all been a trap)
Em
(And you don't know if you'll make it back)
G
(No, don't say that)
Hm-hm
How to play "Chihiro" by Billie Eilish on guitar
[Verse 1.]
Chords: Cmaj7, Am7, Em, and G.
Start with Cmaj7. Position your index finger on the second fret of the D string,
middle finger on the second fret of the B string, and ring finger on the third fret
of the A string. Strum all of the strings save the low E.
To move to Am7, place your index finger on the first fret of the B string and your
middle finger on the second fret of the D string. Strum from the A string downwards.
- For Em, place your index and middle fingers on the second frets of the A
and D strings, respectively. Strum every string.
- For G, place your middle finger on the third fret of the low E string, index
finger on the second fret of the A string, and ring and pinky fingers on the third frets
of the B and high E strings. Strum every string.
Play each chord with soft, delicate strumming, emphasizing the song's melancholy
atmosphere. Keep a steady rhythm.
Chorus chords are Cmaj7, Am7, Em, G.
- Repeat the chords used in the verse. Keep the strumming pattern steady.
- To give the chorus a somewhat stronger vibe, emphasize the downbeats.
[Refrain] Chords: Cmaj7, Am7, Em, G
- Strum each chord lightly to highlight the emotional words.
- Allow each chord to ring out for its full duration.
[Verse 2.]
Chords: Cmaj7, Am7, Em, and G.
- Use the same chord structures and strumming rhythm as in verse one.
- Match your dynamics to the song's atmosphere and lyrics.
[Bridge] Chords: Cmaj7, Am7, Em, G.
- Use a gentler touch on the chords to mirror the introspective words.
[Instrumental]
Chords: Cmaj7, Am7, Em, and G.
- Strum the chords gently to create a thoughtful instrumental break.
[Post-Chorus]
Chords: Cmaj7, Am7, Em, and G.
- Stick to the same chord progression and strumming rhythm to emphasize
the song's subject.
[Outro] Chords: Cmaj7, Am7, Em, G.
- To close the tune, repeat the chord pattern and soften your strumming to
a tranquil tone.
Common faults include not allowing chords to fully ring out, which results
in a jagged sound.
- Incorrect finger placement on Cmaj7 and G chords, resulting in muffled strings.
"Chihiro" by Billie Eilish is a contemplative song about loss, longing,
and introspection. The song's lyrics describe emotional estrangement and
the struggle to reconcile. Billie Eilish, recognized for her whispery voice and
evocative soundscapes, crafts songs that explore sensitive and delicate topics.
Artist's short biography:
Billie Eilish, an American singer-songwriter, rose to stardom with her
breakthrough track "Ocean Eyes." She rose to fame right away after
her birth in 2001 thanks to her unique voice and genre-bending musical
taste. "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" was Eilish's debut
album, which received positive reviews and numerous accolades.
She is known for taking a different approach to pop music and for using
her distinctive sound and perceptive lyrics to connect with listeners
all around the world.