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G A Bm A D
G A Bm A D
 
G A
Yes I know it was late
Bm
We were greeting the sun
A D
Before long
 
G A
And you live with someone
Bm
I live with somebody too
A D
Leave it there
 
A G
For safe keeping
A G
One of the west village in plains
That was the custom
A G
Come dawn
 
G D
G D
 
G A
On the walls of the day
Bm
In the shade of the sun
A D
We wrote down
 
G A
Another vision of us
Bm
We were the challengers of
A D
The unknown
 
A G
"Be safe" you say
A G
Whatever the mess you are, you're mine, okay
If that is the custom
A G
I'm down
 
G D
G D
 
(just G and D throught this bit...)
Na-na na-na na-na na-na na-na
Na-na na-na na-na na-na na-na...
 
G A Bm A D
G A Bm A D
 
G A
Until I see you around
Bm
Until we clear the accounts
A D
Leave it there
 
G A
Leave it to us
Bm
We are the challengers of
A D
The unknown
 
A D G
Oh-la, oh-la, oh-la, oh-la
A D G
Oh-la, oh-la, oh-la, oh-la

How to play Challengers

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 G. 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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