Clock Strikes Ten
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[intro: ]
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G-------16--12---14---------------14-----16----12-|
D--------------------12-------12------------------|
descending riff:
G--2-1-0---------------------------|
D--------4-3-2-1-0-----------------|
A------------------4-3-2-1-0-------|
E----------------------------4-3-2-|
intro twice
descending riff
verse
(E) Clock strikes ten it's a Saturday Night
money in my pocket and it feels alright
(G) Not staying home gonna stay out late
(A) Gonna hear some rockin music it feels just great
A--3-2-1-0----------|
E-----------4-3-2-1-|
(E) Clock strikes twelve on a Saturday Night
(G) All the creeps are sleeping all the cools in sight
(B) All the kings and queens are out tonight
(D) Are looking for some action til it feels alright
chorus
(D) Imagine what we're doing tonight (A)
(D) you really got me going tonight (A)
(D) imagine what we're doing tonight (A)
(D) I'm crazy for some action tonight (A)
descending riff
second verse
Clock strikes two I'll be out all night
all my money's spent but that's alright
Not going home gonna stay out late
Get ready for some action want some action tonight
Clock strikes four I want some more
Everybody's layin on the floor
Not going home gonna stay out late
gonna get rockin before its too late
chorus
descending riff
intro twice (bass E)
descending riff
third verse
Gonna get down gonna get on down
gonna get down gonna get on down
gonna get down gonan get on down
gonna get down gonna get down
gonna get down gonna get on down
get down gonna get on down
get down gonna
get down gonna
get down na na na na na na na na na
chorus
outro: chorus repeats, key change from D A to E B to F C
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How to play Clock Strikes Ten
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.