Apocalypse
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[Intro] C Am Em G6
C Am Em G6
C Am
You leapt from crumbling bridges watching cityscapes
Em G6
Turn to dust
C Am Em G6
Filming helicopters crashing in the ocean from way above
F
Got the music in you baby
C
Tell me why
F
Got the music in you baby
Am
Tell me why
F G6
You've been locked in here forever & you just
C G6
Can't say goodbye
C Am
Kisses on the foreheads of the lovers wrapped
Em G6
In your arms
C Am
You've been hiding them in hollowed out pianos
Em G6
Left in the dark
F
Got the music in you baby
C
Tell me why
F
Got the music in you baby
Am
Tell me why
F G6
You've been locked in here forever & you just
C
Can't say goodbye
Dm
Your lips
My lips
C7M
Apocalypse
Dm
Your lips
My lips
C7M
Apocalypse
F
Go & sneak us through the rivers
Dm C
Flood is rising up on your knees
Am
Oh please
Dm
Come out & haunt me
I know you want me
G7
Come out & haunt me
C Am
Sharing all your secrets with each other
Em G6
Since you were kids
C Am
Sleeping soundly with the locket that she gave you
Em G6
Clutched in your fist
F
Got the music in you baby
C
Tell me why
F
Got the music in you baby
Am
Tell me why
F G6
You've been locked in here forever & you just
C
Can't say goodbye
( F C F C )
F G6
You've been locked in here forever & you just
C
Can't say goodbye
( C Am Em G6 )
C Am Em
When you're all alone
G6 C
I will reach for you
Am Em
When you're feeling low
G6 C Am Em G6
I will be there too
( C Am Em G6 C )
How to play Apocalypse
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.