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Chasing Cars Chords

Learn to play “Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol on guitar — played in the key of A, using A, E and D. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:AED

Chords for Chasing Cars

Key: ABPM: 90Difficulty: Easy
A
3
90
 Well Ado it all, Eeverything D,
 on our ownA 
AWe dont need Eanything D,
 or anyoneA 
 If I Alay here, if I just Elay here
 Would you lie Dwith me,
 and just forget the world A 
AI dont quite know E Dhow to say
Ahow I feel
AThose three words E,
 I Dsaid too much, but not enough A 
 If I Alay here, if I just Elay here
 Would you lie Dwith me,
 and just forget the world A 
AForget what were told,
 before we get Etoo old
 Show me a
Dgarden thats bursting into life A 
ALets waste time, Echasing cars D,
 around our heads A 
AI need your grace E to remind me D,
 to find my own A 
 If I Alay here, if I just Elay here
 Would you lie Dwith me,
 and just forget the world A 
AForget what were told,
 before we get Etoo old
 Show me a
Dgarden thats bursting into life A 
 All that I Aam, all that I Eever was
 Is here in your Dperfect eyes,
 theyre all I can see A 
 I dont know Awhere,
 confused about Ehow as well
 just know that these
Dthings will never change for us at all A 
 If I Alay here, if I just Elay here
 Would you lie Dwith me,
 and just forget the world A 
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About Chasing Cars

Snow Patrol's “Chasing Cars” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 3 chords — A, E and D — with the progression centred on A, E and D. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Chasing Cars — FAQ

What key is “Chasing Cars” in?

“Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol is in the key of A. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Chasing Cars”?

“Chasing Cars” uses 3 chords: A, E and D.

Is “Chasing Cars” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Chasing Cars” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Chasing Cars”?

“Chasing Cars” is performed by Snow Patrol.