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Magasin Chords — Eraserheads

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Guitar and piano chords for Magasin by Eraserheads. Full chord chart with all sections — free at JBX Music.

Intro

C/E/Am/Fm

Verse 1

C/E/
Am/F
C/E/
Am/Fm/N.C.

Pre-Chorus

C/E/
Am/F
C/E/
Am/
Fm

Chorus

C/
E/
Am/F
C/
E/
Am/F
C/E/G#
Am/Fm

Verse 2

C/E/
Am/
F
C/E/
Am/Fm

Chorus

C/
E/
Am/F
C/
E/
Am/F
C/E/G#
Am/Fm

Instrumental

C/E/Am/Fm

Verse 3

C/E/
Am/F/
C
E/Am/Fm

Chorus

C/
E/
Am/F
C/
E/
Am/F
C/
E/
Am/F
C/
E/
Am/F
C/E/G#
Am/Fm
C/E/Am/Fm/C

Outro

C/
E/
Am/F
C/E/Am/Fm
C/E/Am/Fm/C

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How to Play Magasin by Eraserheads on Guitar

Magasin is an Eraserheads classic with a beautifully melancholic chord progression. The core loop of C – E – Am – F runs through most of the song, with the Fm (minor iv) substitution creating the signature emotional colour.

The shift from F (major) to Fm (minor) in the verses is the musical device that gives Magasin its bittersweet, longing quality — a hallmark of Eraserheads' songwriting.

Tips for Playing Magasin

  • C – E – Am – F is the main loop; Fm replaces F for the emotional colour change.
  • E major (not Em) over an Am tonal centre creates a flamenco-like Spanish flavour.
  • G# (Ab) in the chorus: Ab barre chord at 4th fret (E-shape) adds a chromatic surprise.
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