As The World Caves In
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G
My feet are aching
C
And your back is pretty tired
G
And we've drunk a couple bottles, babe
C6
And set our grief aside
G
The papers say it's doomsday
C
The button has been pressed
G
We're gonna nuke each other up boys
C7M
'Til old Satan stands impressed
Am B7
And here it is, our final night alive
Em B7 G
And as the earth burns to the ground
A C7M Cm7M
Oh girl it's you that I lie with
G B7
As the atom bomb locks in
C7M Cm7M
Oh, girl it's you I watch TV with
G B7 C7M C
As the world, as the world caves in
G
You put your finest suit on
C
I paint my fingernails
G
Oh we're going out in style babe
C6
And everything's on sale
G
We creep up on extinction
C
I pull your arms right in
G
I weep and say goodnight love
C
While my organs pack it in
Am B7
And here it is, our final night alive
Em B7 G
And as the earth burns to the ground
A C7M Cm7M
Oh girl it's you that I lie with
G B7
As the atom bomb locks in
C7M Cm7M
Oh, girl it's you I watch TV with
G B7 C7M C
As the world, as the world caves in
How to play As The World Caves In
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.