Ascension Day
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D
These are the days of Evil perfection
D
This is the world of torture and fame
D
This is the age of most vicious infection
D
These are the times of terror and pain
D
Let them inside and they build you a nightmare
D
Show them , you fool, it'll not be in vain
D
Here is your costume of deepest surrender
D
These are the times of terror and pain
G
I wanna ride on the crest of sensation
F
I wanna scream in the whirlpools of love
D#
I wanna drown in a climax of thunder
G#
I wanna be with the fools in the storm
D
Do what you want and then die when you want to
D
We're gonna walk on the blood of the MEEK
D
We're gonna sail through the oceans of wonder
D
We're gonna live in the DREAMS that we seek
D
Send in the parasite clowns on their horses
D
Send in the idiots and let them advance
D
Send in the monsters of your own creation
D
Send them all in and give them a chance
D
We're gonna dance to the sweetest of music
D
We're gonna play with the whores in the rain
D
We'll dissipate the Lord's last temptations
D
All in the cross fire of torture and fame
G
I wanna ride on the crest of sensation
F
We're gonna live.......
D#
In the dreams that we seek
G#
We're gonna live in the dreams that we seek
Gm F D# D7
How to play Ascension Day
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.