Beat The Drum Slowly
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Fm
E E6
deco town, rainbow phantom show
C#m Cm
crystal call, silver tabloid entry
F# Fm
the celebrity centry
E E6
a fade train of the golden age
C#m Cm
a flickin out in the celluloid ashes
F# Fm
fantasin fantastic
Chorus
E
Outrange the avalanche
Fm
Outrange the avalanche
E
Outrange the avalanche
C#m Cm
to The cameras rolling
F# Fm
we beat the drum slowly
Break
G#5 G#5 D5 D5x4 D5x4 D5x4 \ Play 2 times
C#5 C#5 C5 C5x4 C5x4 C5x4 /
G#5 G#5
Fm
E E6
the family joke ...
C#m Cm
.................coffin
F# Fm
we heard crime softer and softly
E E6
a mystery mist, new sister shift
C#m Cm
thinks reconise from television trims
F# Fm
the style just ....unscramble
Chorus
Break (repeat many times)
G#5 G#5 Dm
How to play Beat The Drum Slowly
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 Fm. 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.