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Change


"Change" by Deftones is performed in the key of E major. Released in 2000 as part of their album "White Pony," the song was both performed and written by the band, with Chino Moreno handling the vocals and Stephen Carpenter on guitar. Known for its dynamic shifts between heavy guitar riffs and melodic passages, "Change" exemplifies Deftones' signature blend of alternative metal and shoegaze influences. The song's haunting melody and introspective lyrics explore themes of loss, transformation, and longing, resonating with audiences worldwide. "Change" remains one of Deftones' most beloved tracks and has become a staple of their live performances.

Change ( In the House of Flies ) - Deftones

g g a g d
I watched you change
a g d a#
Into a fly
a g d
I looked away
c c g f
You were on fire

f f d# f d a#
I watched a change in you
d# d# f f d a#
It's like you never had wings
a# g g# g# g d
Now , you feel so alive
f f d# f
I've watched you change

g g a g d
I took you home
g g a g d
Set you on the glass
g g a g d
I pulled off your wings
d# f# f
Then I laughed

f f d# f d a#
I watched a change in you
d# d# f f d a#
It's like you never had wings
a# g g# g# g d
Now , you feel so alive
f f d# f
I've watched you change

d# d# f f d
It's like you never had wings

d a# . . . d a# d . . . d a# d . . . d a# d . . . d a# d . . . d a#
Aah , aah , aah , aah

g g a g d
I look at the cross
g g a g d
Then I look away
g g a g d
Give you the gun

f f d# f d a#
I watched a change in you
d# d# f f d a#
It's like you never had wings
a# g d# g# g d
Now , you feel so alive
f f d# f
I've watched you change

a# g d# g# d
Now , you feel alive
g g# g d
You feel alive
g g# g d
You feel alive
f f d# f
I've watched you change

d# d# f f d
It's like you never had wings

d a# . . . d a# d . . . d a# d . . . d a# d . . . d a# d . . . d a#
Aah , aah , aah , aah

g d
You've changed
g d
You've changed
g d
You've changed