Chasing Cars Ukulele Chords – Snow Patrol. This song uses the chords: A, E/G#, D. You can change the key for free, as needed.
Chasing Cars Ukulele Chords – Snow Patrol
VERSE 1:
AWe’ll do it alE/G#l everythiDng on our owAn
We don’t neeE/G#d anythiDng or anyoAne
CHORUS 1:
If I lay Ahere
If I just E/G#lay here
Would you lie Dwith me and just forget the worldA
VERSE 2:
AI don’t quite knE/G#ow how to saDy how I feeAl
AThose three worE/G#ds are said too muDch they’re not enAough
CHORUS 2:
If I lay Ahere
If I just E/G#lay here
Would you lie Dwith me and just forget the worldA
Forget what we’re told before we get E/G#too old
Show me a Dgarden that’s bursting into liAfe
VERSE 3:
ALet’s waste timeE/G# chasing carDs around our heaAds
AI need your grE/G#ace to remind mDe to find my owAn
CHORUS 3:
If I lay Ahere
If I just E/G#lay here
Would you lie Dwith me and just forget the worldA
Forget what we’re told
Before we get E/G#too old
Show me a Dgarden that’s bursting into lAife
All that I am all that I E/G#ever was
Is here in your Dperfect eyes they’re all I can seeA
I don’t know where confused about E/G#how as well
Just know that these Dthings will never change for us at allA
OUTRO:
If I lay Ahere
If I just E/G#lay here
Would you lie Dwith me and just forget the worldA
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“Chasing Cars” History:
“**Chasing Cars**” is a song by the Northern Irish-Scottish rock band **Snow Patrol**. It is one of their most iconic tracks and is often associated with heartfelt moments in popular culture.
### Key Information:
– **Album**: *Eyes Open* (2006)
– **Release Date**: June 6, 2006
– **Genre**: Alternative Rock
– **Writer**: Gary Lightbody (lead singer of Snow Patrol)
– **Producer**: Jacknife Lee
### Background:
Gary Lightbody wrote the song, describing it as the “most pure and open love song” he had ever written. The title “Chasing Cars” comes from a phrase Lightbody’s father used to say about pursuing something meaningless or unimportant, though the song’s lyrics focus on simplicity, love, and connection.
### Popularity:
– The song gained massive attention after being featured in the season 2 finale of *Grey’s Anatomy*, which significantly boosted its popularity.
– It became one of Snow Patrol’s biggest hits and received widespread critical acclaim.
### Chart Performance:
– It reached **#5** on the UK Singles Chart and stayed in the Top 75 for over three years, making it one of the longest-charting singles in the UK.
– In the U.S., it peaked at **#2** on the Billboard Adult Top 40 and charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
### Awards and Recognition:
– Nominated for a Grammy Award for **Best Rock Song** in 2007.
– Frequently listed as one of the best love songs and has been included in many “best of” playlists.
### Lyrics Highlights:
The lyrics are simple yet deeply emotional. The iconic chorus:
> *If I lay here,
> If I just lay here,
> Would you lie with me and just forget the world?*
This simplicity and sincerity have made the song resonate with many listeners over the years.
