Bells Of Cologne
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First heard this song when Porter Robinson remixed it for his album worlds as Hear The Bells and I fell in
love with it! Please enjoy the chords for this as I will be doing the chords for that version as well!
Notes:
At the Chorus play a C for 3 beats and on the 4th beat optionally play Em
(C) is just a one beat transition into the G
No Capo
F
I think I need a doctor
G
Cause I’ve been walking by the side of the road
F
For a long time
G
And I’m going out of my mind
F
Living in a cruel world
G
Trudging with my feet in the snow
F
On a day out
G
And in to the night now
F
It’s so far from me now
(C) G
But oh I can hear the sound
F
It’s so far from me now
(C) G
But oh I can hear the sound
C (Em)
F
Can’t you hear the bells sing in Cologne
C (Em)
F
You won’t hear it on the radio
C (Em)
F
Madness is a hero carnival
C (Em)
F
Can’t you hear the bells?
F
Sitting on a rooftop
G
Crazy days are coming again
F
I’ve been running
G
But I’ll be hidden in the masquerade
F
It’s so far from me now
(C) G
But oh I can hear the sound
F
It’s so far from me now
(C) G
But oh I can hear the sound
C (Em)
F
Can’t you hear the bells sing in Cologne
C (Em)
F
You won’t hear it on the radio
C (Em)
F
Madness is a hero carnival
C (Em)
F
Can’t you hear the bells?
Am G C F x2
Am G F Em
Dm (Let ring)
C (Em)
F
Can’t you hear the bells sing in Cologne
C (Em)
F
You won’t hear it on the radio
C (Em)
F
Madness is a hero carnival
C (Em)
F
Can’t you hear the bells sing in Cologne
C (Em)
F
Can’t you hear the bells sing in Cologne
C (Em)
F
Can’t you hear the bells sing in Cologne
How to play Bells Of Cologne
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.