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Intro
C5 G#
C5 G# G
 
Am
With blankness staring
G#
Back at me
G
And screaming from
C
The pages
Am G#
I fell the fear apathy
G F
Gripping me, pushing me
Am G#
On top of every thing
G C
In the corner with a view
Am
I turn off the
G# G F
Fluorescent tube
 
E7
This is the bomb that I've
Am
Been waiting for
G#
Looking for
G F
You finally lit the fuse
Am
That's in my head
G# G
Yes, you finally lit the
F Am
Fuse that's in my head
 
Interlude
Bb5 B5 C5 Cmaj7
Bb5 B5 C5 Cmaj7
 
Am
With nothingness
G#
On top of me
G
And bleeding from
C
My folder
Am
Only you can stop
G#
The emptiness
G F
Don't let it take over.
C G# G
I've been sinking down
G C G# G
Further into nothing
C G# G
I've been waiting long
G
Longer then for
C G# G F
Some things
 
E7
This is the bomb that I've
Am
Been waiting for
G#
Looking for
G F
You finally lit the fuse
Am
That's in my head
G# G
Yes, you finally lit the
F Am
Fuse that's in my head
 
G# G
And, you finally lit the
F Am
Fuse that's in my head
G# G
Yes, you finally lit the
F Am
Fuse that's in my head
 
Bb5 B5 C5 G# G
Bb5 B5 C5 G# G
Am G# G7
Am G# G7
Bb5 B5 Cmaj7 G# G6 G#
Cmaj7

How to play Bomb

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is C5. 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.

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