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Linger Chords

Learn to play “Linger” by The Cranberries on guitar — played in the key of D, using D, A, C and G. 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:DACG

Chords for Linger

Key: DBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyRock
D
3
90
D A C G
 If Dyou, if you could reDturn
 don't let it Aburn
 don't let it Afade
 I'm sure I'm not bein' Crude
 but it's just your Cattitude
 it's tearing me aGpart
 it's ruining everyGday
 I Dswore, I swore I would be Atrue
 but honey so did Ayou
 so why were you holding her Chand
 is that the way we Cstand
 were you lying all the Gtime
 was it just a game to Gyou
 But I'm in Dso deep
 you know I'm such a Afool for you
 you got me wrapped around your Cfinger
 do you have to let it Glinger
 do you have to, do you have to
 do you have to let it Dlinger
D Oh, I Athought the world of you
 I thought that Cnothing could go wrong
 but I was Gwrong
 I was wrong
DIf you, if you could get by
 trying not to Alie
 things wouldn't be so Cconfused
 and I wouldn't feel so Cused
 but you always knew it's Gtrue
 I just wanna be with Gyou
 But I'm in Dso deep
 you know I'm such a Afool for you
 you got me wrapped around your Cfinger
 do you have to let it Glinger
 do you have to, do you have to
 do you have to let it Dlinger
 But I'm in Dso deep
 you know I'm such a Afool for you
 you got me wrapped around your Cfinger
 do you have to let it Glinger
 do you have to, do you have to
 do you have to let it Dlinger
 you know I'm such a Afool for you
 you got me wrapped around your Cfinger
 do you have to let it Glinger
 do you have to, do you have to
 do you have to let it Dlinger

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About Linger

The Cranberries's “Linger” is a rock track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 4 chords — D, A, C and G — with the progression centred on D, A and C. 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.

Linger — FAQ

What key is “Linger” in?

“Linger” by The Cranberries is in the key of D. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Linger”?

“Linger” uses 4 chords: D, A, C and G.

Is “Linger” easy to play on guitar?

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

Who sings “Linger”?

“Linger” is performed by The Cranberries.

Is there a play-along video for “Linger”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “Linger”?

“Linger” is categorised as Rock.