Astronaut
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C G
I wanna plug you in
C G
I wanna get you things
Am G
Send you a pentagram
Am G
Feed you diazepam
C G
I wanna play the game
C G
I wanna live again
Am G
I wanna bend your spoons
Am G
and make your silver shine
Interlude: Am Bm C D
C G C G
Because our surly stare is so revealing
Am G Am G
Because your feet are bare, my eyes are peeling
C G
I'll wear a stylin' mustache
C G
You'll wear a frozen smile
Am G
We'll run like Tamil Tigers
Am G
We'll drink the poison vial
C G
I'm not the Jack of diamonds
C G
I'm not the six of spades
Am G
I don't know what you thought
Am G
I'm not your astronaut
Interlude: Am Bm C D
C G C G
Because our surly stare is so revealing
Am G Am G
Because your feet are bare, my eyes are peeling
C G C G
Because your mistletoe, because I gamble
Am G Am G
Because I told you so, my eyes are scrambled
Interlude: Am Bm C D
Repeat final Chorus
How to play Astronaut
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 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.