“Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol is a simple, emotional alternative rock song with a slow build and a memorable repeating progression. It works well for acoustic covers, solo performances, or full-band arrangements where the focus is on atmosphere and dynamics more than complicated chord changes.
This free hand-written chord chart is based on my own listening and interpretation of the original recording and is arranged to be clean, practical, and easy to follow. The song is very approachable on guitar because much of the impact comes from repetition, timing, and gradual intensity rather than technical difficulty.
If you’re looking for a recognizable song that is easy to start playing but still powerful when performed well, Chasing Cars is a great one to add to your list.
