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The Killers - Exitlude Chords

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ChordsA, E, D, F#m
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

  • Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
  • Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram
  • Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
  • Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram Fingering: 2-4-4-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram

[Opening]
[A]Aggressively, [E]we all [D]defend the role we [A]play
[A]Regrettably, [E]the times come to [D]send you on your [E]way

[verse 2]
[F#m]We’ve seen it all [E]bonfires of [D]trust, flash floods of [A]pain
It [F#m]doesn’t really matter don’t you [E]worry it will all work [D]out
No it [F#m]doesn’t ever matter don’t you [E]worry that is what’s all [D]about

[verse 3]
We [F#m]hope you [A]enjoyed your [D]stay
It’s [F#m]good to have you [E]with us, even [D]if it’s just for the [A]day
We [F#m]hope you [E]enjoyed your [A]stay [D]
Out[F#m]side the sun is [E]shining seems like [D]heaven ain’t far [A]away

[verse 4]
It’s [F#m]good to have you [E]with us, [D] [E]even if it’s just for the [A]day

[Closing]
[A] [F#m] [E] [D] [A] [F#m] [E] [D]
[A]It’s good to have you with us, even if it’s just for the day [E] [A]
[A]Outside the sun is shining seems like heaven ain’t far away [E] [A]
[A]It’s good to have you with us, even if it’s just for the day [E] [A]
[A]Outside the sun is shining seems like heaven ain’t far away [E] [A]

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ArtistThe Killers
AlbumSam's Town
GenresPop, Pop Rock
Year2006
KeyA

How to play Exitlude on Guitar (Step-by-step)

The Killers - Exitlude on guitar requires 4 chords and 6 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Exitlude uses these transitions most often: E → D (10), F#m → E (9), and A → E (6). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with A - E chord transition.

1. A → E chord transition

Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram

To move from A to E;

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
A to E

2. E → D chord transition

Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram

To move from E to D;

  1. Slide your index finger on G string from fret 1 to fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 3.
E to D

3. D → A chord transition

Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram

To move from D to A;

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 3 to fret 2.
D to A

4. E → F#m chord transition

Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram
Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram Fingering: 2-4-4-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram

To move from E to F#m;

  1. While playing E, lift your middle finger from A string fret 2.
  2. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 4.
E to F#m

5. A → F#m chord transition

To move from A to F#m;

  1. While playing A, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
  2. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from B string fret 2 to A string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 4.

6. D → F#m chord transition

To move from D to F#m;

  1. While playing D, lift your middle finger from E string fret 2.
  2. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to A string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 4.

Exitlude chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Exitlude.

  • Exitlude includes 52 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Exitlude contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Exitlude connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
    • A → D: 29%
    • A → E: 12%
    After E, the most likely next chords across Chordier are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
    • E → A: 25%
    • E → D: 14%
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