Oct192019

James Arthur – Cars Outside Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chords of Cars Outside by James Arthur on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
|Em G |D C

[Verse 1]
Em G D C
I’m packin’ my bags that I didn’t unpack the last time
Em G D C
I’m sayin’ “see you again” so many times it’s becomin’ my tag line
Em G D C
But you know the truth, I’d rather hold you than try to catch this flight
Em G D C
So many things I’d rather say but for now it’s goodbye

[Pre-Chorus]
Am7 Em D
You say I’m always leavin’
Am7 Am Em D
You, well you’re sleepin’ alone, but the
C A
The car’s outside but I don’t wanna go tonight

[Chorus]
G B
I’m not gettin’ in the Addison Lee
Em C
Unless you pack your bags, you’re comin’ with me
G B Em
I’m tired of lovin’ from afar, and never being where you are
C Cm
Close the windows, lock the doors, don’t wanna leave you anymore

[Interlude]
|Em G |D C

[Verse 2]
Em G D C
I’m starin’ at the same four walls in a different hotel
Em G D C
It’s an unfamiliar feelin’, but I know it so well
Em G D C
Oh, but you know the truth, I’d rather hold you than this mobile in my hand
Em G D C
But I guess it’ll do ’cause for you, I would run up my phone bill

[Pre-Chorus]
Am7 Em D
You say I’m always leavin’
Am7 Am Em D
You, when you need me the most, but the
C A
The car’s outside but I don’t wanna go tonight

[Chorus]
G B
I’m not gettin’ in the Addison Lee
Em C
Unless you pack your bags, you’re comin’ with me
G B Em
I’m tired of lovin’ from afar, and never being where you are
C
Close the windows, lock the doors, don’t wanna leave you anymore

[Post-Chorus]
G B Em
Ooh-ooh, ah-ah, ooh-ooh, ah-ah
C
Ooh-ooh, aah, don’t wanna leave you anymore

[Bridge]
Am7 Em D Am7
Oh, darling, all of the city lights never shine as bright as your eyes
Em D
I would trade them all for a minute more but the car’s outside, and he’s
C A
Called me twice but he’s gonna have to wait tonight

[Post-Chorus]
G B Em
Ooh-ooh, ah-ah, ooh-ooh, ah-ah
C G
Ooh-ooh, aah, no, I don’t wanna leave you anymore
B
(Ooh-ooh, ah-ah) I don’t wanna leave you
Em
(Ooh-ooh, ah-ah) I don’t wanna leave you
C
(Ooh-ooh, ah-ah) I don’t wanna leave you
Cm G
Don’t wanna leave you anymore

How to play Cars Outside: key, chords and progression

Cars Outside by James Arthur is in the key of G major (one sharp: F♯). The song uses 9 chords: Em, G, D, C, Am7, Am, A, B and Cm.

The progression the song keeps returning to is Em – G – D – C (vi – I – V – IV in G major). In solfa, that is lah – doh – soh – fah. Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Good to know: B and Cm are played as barre or movable shapes on guitar. Practise the change into them slowly; on piano and ukulele the same chords are easier.