Eight O'clock
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Intro Cm
[Verso 1]
Cm
It was early in the night
Fm
About eight o'clock sharp
Gm Fm
When I heard the strangest scream
Cm
It was short and narrow
Fm
Just a sigh in a shadow
Gm Cm
Must have been done with silk
[Refrão]
Cm Fm
My man was long gone
Cm/Eb Fm
And so was the kingdom
Gm Cm
Now they came to take the queen
Instrumental Cm Fm Gm Cm
[Verso 2]
Cm
The last lock cracked
Fm
And broke like a match
Gm Fm
The crowd came running in
Cm
Said "don't go for the window
Fm
That poison you won't swallow
Gm Cm
Alive we take the queen !"
[Refrão]
Cm Fm
Well men, hear me speak
Cm/Eb Fm
Things ain't what they seem
Gm Cm
For this queen too was locked in
Final Cm Fm Gm Cm
How to play Eight O'clock
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.