Countdown to extinction
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Intro: A5 F5 G5 G#5 F5 E5 C5 A5
A5... (let it fade for 8 bars)
verse 1
Am F
Endangered species, caged in fright,
D G E
Shot in cold blood, no chance to fight,
Am F
The stage is set, now pay the price,
D G E
An ego boost, don't think twice.
Am F
Technology, the battle's unfair,
D G E
You pull the hammer without a care.
Am F
Squeeze the trigger that makes you Man.
D G E
Pseudo-safari, the hunt is canned...
Pre-Chorus
A5 F5 G5 G#5 F5 E5 C5 A5...
the hunt is canned
[Refrão]
A5 G5 C5 D5 C5
All are gone all but one.
A5 G5 C5 D5 C5
No contest no where to run.
A5 G5 C5 D5 C5
No more left only one.
A5 G5
This is it, this is the
A5 F5 E5 G5 E5 C5
countdown to extinction.
Pre-Verse: A5 G5 F#5
Am F
Tell the truth, you wouldn't dare.
D G E
The skin and trophy, oh so rare.
Am F
Silence speaks louder than words.
D G E
Ignore the guilt, and take your turn.
Am F
Liars anagram is "liars,"
D G E
Man you were never even there.
Am F
Killed a few feet from the cages,
D G E
Point blank, you are so courageous...
Pre-Chorus
A5 F5 G5 G#5 F5 E5 C5 A5...
You are So corageous.
[Refrão]
A5 G5 C5 D5 C5
All are gone all but one.
A5 G5 C5 D5 C5
No contest no where to run.
A5 G5 C5 D5 C5
No more left only one.
A5 G5
This is it, this is the
A5 F5 E5 G5 E5 C5
countdown to extinction.
Bridge: A5 G5 F#5 F5
A5 G5 A5 D5
Breakdown
A5 G5
One hour from now, another species of life
F#5 F5
form will disappear off the face of the planet,
A5 B5 C5 D5
forever, and the rate is accelerating...
Solo: (Am F D G E) (x4)
[Refrão]
A5 G5 C5 D5 C5
All are gone all but one.
A5 G5 C5 D5 C5
No contest no where to run.
A5 G5 C5 D5 C5
No more left only one.
A5 G5
This is it, this is the
A5 F5 E5 G5 E5 C5
countdown to extinction.
Ends to A5
How to play Countdown to extinction
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A5. 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.