Log In + Submit Chord

Get-Well-Cards

Conor Oberst verified

Key: D

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

sync_saved_locally Audio Synced

🎸 Original Version Easy Chords

Transpose

0

Notation

Capo

Instrument

speed

auto_awesome

Easy Chord Tip: Place Capo on Fret to play open chord shapes ().

CHORD DIAGRAMS

volume_up Click chord to hear sound

tune Transposed: semitones

[G]All the peacock people left [D]their plumes in a pile
[C]They look good [D]to a fault
[G]And the Gulf water's [D]warm like a bathtub
[C]Full of lavender [D]and epsom salt
[G]See a bleach blond boy [D]put his long board down
[C]Help his girl [D]get her sunscreen on
[G]I thought about you [D]in your little house
[C]Think you're lonely but [D]I could be wrong and
[C]I wanna [D]be a bootlegger
[C]Wanna mix you [D]up something strange
[C]Braid your hair [D]like a sister
[C]Name you [D]like a hurricane
[G]Right there
[D]That's the postman [C]sleeping in the sand
[D]He's got a [G]letter to deliver
[D]But I can't [C]stay mad, oh
[G]Right there
[D]That's the postman [C]sleeping in the sand
[C]He's got a [D]get-well-card to deliver
[G]He's gonna do [D]it by hand
[G]He's gonna do [D]it by hand
[C]Now they drive their cars [D]up and down the beach
[G]It's ridiculous [D]and everybody knows
[C]Hear the Mustangs rev [D]at the four-way stop
[G]You get ghosted when [D]the light says go
[C]But in a [D]town like this
[G]In the [D]checkered flag dawn
[C]It's so empty it [D]could make somebody dream
[G]So maybe it's you [D]in your four-post bed
[C]Sound asleep bu [D]still grinding your teeth
[C]I wanna [D]be your happiness
[C]I wanna be [D]your common sense pain
[C]Wrap your head [D]in a picket fence
[C]Rebuild after [D]the hurricane
[G]Right there
[D]That's the postman [C]sleeping in the sand
[D]He's got my [G]letters to deliver
[D]But I'm still [C]not mad, oh
[G]Right there
[D]That's the postman [C]sleeping in the sand
[C]He's got a [D]get-well-card to deliver
[G]He's gonna do [D]it by hand
[D]He's gonna do it, [B]he's gonna do it
[D]He's gonna do it, [B]he's gonna do it
[C]He's gonna do it, he's [D]gonna do it by hand
[D]Oh
[G]Right there
[D]That's the postman [C]sleeping in the sand
[D]He's got a [G]letter to deliver
[D]But I can't [C]stay mad, oh
[D]Right there, that's the [G]postman asleep in the sand
[D]He's got a [C]head-stack now to deliver
[D]He wants to [G]do it by hand
[D]He's gonna do it, [B]he's gonna do it
[D]He's gonna do it, [B]he's gonna do it
[D]He's gonna do it, [B]he's gonna do it
[C]He's gonna do it, he's [D]gonna do it by hand

Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?

music_note

Capo 2 Needed Musician's Pick

Playing with Capo on 2nd Fret?

Get clear, buzz-free intonation with high-quality guitar gear.

Kyser Quick-Change Capo

→

Interactive Video Masterclass

Interactive Video Masterclass 14-Day Free Access

14-Day Free Access

Want step-by-step video tutorials for Get-Well-Cards?

Learn exact strumming patterns, fingerpicking techniques, and solo tabs with slow-motion multi-angle video lessons.

Start Free Lesson →

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key D (D Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

graphic_eq

Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

auto_awesome

Get-Well-Cards by Conor Oberst is played in the key of D with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti D (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).

school

Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Get-Well-Cards by Conor Oberst: sounding in D without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in D (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from D to B requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

IV – I – C – B

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

G D C B

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key D Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of D without a capo.

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

piano Chord Family D

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of D. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I D Tonic

ii Em Supertonic

iii F#m Mediant

IV G Subdominant

V A Dominant

vi Bm Submediant

vii° C#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle 4 chord unik digunakan

check_circle Terdapat 1 chord palang/gantung (B)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: D • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: IV – I – C – B • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Get-Well-Cards

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Get-Well-Cards (Conor Oberst)?

To play the Easy Chords for Get-Well-Cards, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Get-Well-Cards?

The original recording key for Get-Well-Cards by Conor Oberst is D. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

info Video playback is restricted by the content owner outside YouTube.

Open on YouTube →

Get-Well-Cards - Conor Oberst

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Get-Well-Cards by Conor Oberst on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify

Get-Well-Cards expand_less

More Songs by Conor Oberst verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Conor Oberst.

View All (23 Songs)

Counting Sheep

Conor Oberst

Play arrow_forward

I Don't Want to Die (In the Hospital)

Conor Oberst

Play arrow_forward

To All the Lights in the Windows

Conor Oberst

Play arrow_forward

Nikorette

Conor Oberst

Play arrow_forward

Common Knowledge

Conor Oberst

Play arrow_forward

Time Forgot

Conor Oberst

Play arrow_forward

Recommended Chords in Alternative Genre music_note

Collection of guitar chords from other musicians Alternative that are frequently played.

Explore Alternative

Creep

Radiohead feat. Radiohead

Play arrow_forward

First Date

Blink-182 feat. Blink-182

Play arrow_forward

I Miss You

Blink-182

Play arrow_forward

Crawling

Linkin Park

Play arrow_forward

Ciao Adios

Anne-Marie

Play arrow_forward

2002

Anne-Marie

Play arrow_forward

Song DNA & Harmonic Similarity dna

Multi-Vector Match

Songs with the most identical harmonic structure, chord progression, root key, and tempo to this song.

Takdir Cinta Kita

Zinidin Zidan

insights 4 Identical Chords (G, D, C)

Play arrow_forward

Zona Nyaman (OST. Filosofi Kopi 2)

Fourtwnty

insights 3 Identical Chords (G, D, B) • Harmonic Key Match (Key D)

Play arrow_forward

Menahan Rindu

Zinidin Zidan

insights 3 Identical Chords (G, D, C) • Harmonic Key Match (Key G)

Play arrow_forward

Tetap Dalam Jiwa

Isyana Sarasvati

insights 4 Identical Chords (G, D, C)

Play arrow_forward

Creep

Radiohead

insights 3 Identical Chords (G, C, B) • Harmonic Key Match (Key G)

Play arrow_forward

Maaf

Zevy Manaf

insights 3 Identical Chords (G, D, C) • Harmonic Key Match (Key G)

Play arrow_forward

Songs in Key of D piano

Collection of other popular songs with the root key D.

All Songs in Key of D

1 2 3

Plain White Ts

Play arrow_forward

Tonight Is The Night

Betty Wright

Play arrow_forward

I Know Who I Am

Sinach

Play arrow_forward

Fear of the Dark

Iron Maiden

Play arrow_forward

I Miss You

Blink-182

Play arrow_forward

Bennie And The Jets

Elton John

Play arrow_forward

Songs with Similar Chord Vocabulary music_cast

Master the chords of this song, and you can instantly play these following songs.

1 2 3

Plain White Ts

Play arrow_forward

Tetap Dalam Jiwa

Isyana Sarasvati

Play arrow_forward

Cant Take My Eyes Off You

Frankie Valli feat. Frankie Valli

Play arrow_forward

If You Love Her

Forest Blakk

Play arrow_forward

The Stroke

Billy Squier

Play arrow_forward

Tonight Is The Night

Betty Wright

Play arrow_forward

Chords for Easy Level & Similar Progressions tune

Selection of songs with Easy difficulty level ideal for practicing finger agility.

Filter Easy Level

1 2 3

Plain White Ts

Play arrow_forward

Tetap Dalam Jiwa

Isyana Sarasvati

Play arrow_forward

If You Love Her

Forest Blakk

Play arrow_forward

The Stroke

Billy Squier

Play arrow_forward

First Date

Blink-182 feat. Blink-182

Play arrow_forward

Shout To The Lord

Hillsong Worship

Play arrow_forward

[G]All the peacock people left [D]their plumes in a pile
[C]They look good [D]to a fault
[G]And the Gulf water's [D]warm like a bathtub
[C]Full of lavender [D]and epsom salt
[G]See a bleach blond boy [D]put his long board down
[C]Help his girl [D]get her sunscreen on
[G]I thought about you [D]in your little house
[C]Think you're lonely but [D]I could be wrong and
[C]I wanna [D]be a bootlegger
[C]Wanna mix you [D]up something strange
[C]Braid your hair [D]like a sister
[C]Name you [D]like a hurricane
[G]Right there
[D]That's the postman [C]sleeping in the sand
[D]He's got a [G]letter to deliver
[D]But I can't [C]stay mad, oh
[G]Right there
[D]That's the postman [C]sleeping in the sand
[C]He's got a [D]get-well-card to deliver
[G]He's gonna do [D]it by hand
[G]He's gonna do [D]it by hand
[C]Now they drive their cars [D]up and down the beach
[G]It's ridiculous [D]and everybody knows
[C]Hear the Mustangs rev [D]at the four-way stop
[G]You get ghosted when [D]the light says go
[C]But in a [D]town like this
[G]In the [D]checkered flag dawn
[C]It's so empty it [D]could make somebody dream
[G]So maybe it's you [D]in your four-post bed
[C]Sound asleep bu [D]still grinding your teeth
[C]I wanna [D]be your happiness
[C]I wanna be [D]your common sense pain
[C]Wrap your head [D]in a picket fence
[C]Rebuild after [D]the hurricane
[G]Right there
[D]That's the postman [C]sleeping in the sand
[D]He's got my [G]letters to deliver
[D]But I'm still [C]not mad, oh
[G]Right there
[D]That's the postman [C]sleeping in the sand
[C]He's got a [D]get-well-card to deliver
[G]He's gonna do [D]it by hand
[D]He's gonna do it, [B]he's gonna do it
[D]He's gonna do it, [B]he's gonna do it
[C]He's gonna do it, he's [D]gonna do it by hand
[D]Oh
[G]Right there
[D]That's the postman [C]sleeping in the sand
[D]He's got a [G]letter to deliver
[D]But I can't [C]stay mad, oh
[D]Right there, that's the [G]postman asleep in the sand
[D]He's got a [C]head-stack now to deliver
[D]He wants to [G]do it by hand
[D]He's gonna do it, [B]he's gonna do it
[D]He's gonna do it, [B]he's gonna do it
[D]He's gonna do it, [B]he's gonna do it
[C]He's gonna do it, he's [D]gonna do it by hand