Carpe Diem
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Intro:
C# F# G# C# C# G# F# C#
G# C# G# C#
Breaking in a sweat, like a bomb threat
C# G#
Here's your silhouette fading out
G# C# G# C#
Nothing left to lose, detonate the fuse
C# G#
Another break in this blow out
G# C# G# C#
Ain't it beautiful? So unusual?
C# G#
Life's a guess and it's running out
G# C# G# C#
Living a cliche, gonna seize the day
C# G#
Bottle rockets to celebrate
C# G# C# G#
C# F# G# C#
Carpe diem, a battle cry
C# G# F# C#
Are we all too young to die?
C# F# G# C#
Ask for reason and no reply
C# G# F# C#
Are we all too young to die?
F# C# F# C#
Making a living, making a killing
F# C# G#
What's worth forgiving? A lie?
G# C# G# C#
A blink of an eye, barely scraping by
C# G#
Dominated by passer-bys
G# C# G# C#
Feeling out of luck, when the traffic's stuck
C# G#
And you're feeling so left behind
G# C# G# C#
Getting off a binge, get a second wind
C# G#
Another promise to make a change
G# C# G# C#
Got a broken wing, hear the angel sing
C# G#
When the single is out of range
C# G#
Ain't it strange?
C# F# G# C#
Carpe diem, a battle cry
C# G# F# C#
Are we all too young to die?
C# F# G# C#
Ask for reason and no reply
C# G# F# C#
Are we all too young to die?
F# C# F# C#
Making a living, making a killing
F# C# G#
What's worth forgiving? A lie?
F# C# F# C#
Making a living, making a killing
F# C# G#
What's worth forgiving? A lie?
C# F# G# C# C# G# F# C#
C# F# G# C#
Carpe diem, a battle cry
C# G# F# C#
Are we all too young to die?
C# F# G# C#
Ask for reason and no reply
C# G# F# C#
Are we all too young to die?
----------------- Acordes -----------------
C# = X 4 6 6 6 4
F# = 2 4 4 3 2 2
G# = 4 3 1 1 1 4
How to play Carpe Diem
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.