Check For A Pulse
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verse 1:
C#m F#
Fall into
B E
nowhere fading out
C#m F#
Afraid of who we are
E F#
get used to it somehow
verse 2:
Like sad and
C#m F#
distant memories
Time is something that
B E
we never can replace
A long and fucked up
C#m
road but everyone's
F#
at home Where it's
E Em
dysfunctional and safe
[Refrão] B
You can hide inside
your kingdom where the
Ebm
guards refuse to change
G#m
Without noticing the
B E
doubt in people these
B
days faces tell the
F#/Bb B/Eb
story of a broken heart
F# E F#
Together we fall apart
verse 3:
C#m F#
Is anyone alive in here?
Acceptance has become a
B E
common state of mind
C#m
We love stupidity it
F#
doesn't hurt as much
E
It's worse to feel
Em
than be out of touch
[Refrão] B
This is failure
through conforming
Ebm
Paranoia is trend
G#m
as life hangs
B
in the balance of
E
the weak minded
B
Free prescription
F#/Bb B/Eb
of placebo for us all
F# E
We only stand when
F# F#(Hold)
it's safe to fall
Guitar Solo: C#m F# B E C#m F# E F# E
Chorus 3:
B
You can hide inside
your kingdom where the
Ebm
guards refuse to change
G#m
Without noticing the
B E
doubt in people these
B
days faces tell the
F#/Bb B/Eb
story of a broken heart
F# E F# E B(Hold)
Together we fall apart
How to play Check For A Pulse
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#m. 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.