Escape - Muse

Escape

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(intro) D G
 
D G D G
You would say anything and you would try anything
D G D G
to escape your meaningless and your insignificance
F# G F# G
You're uncontrollable and we are unloveable
F# Bm G
And I don't want you to think that I care
F#
I never would, I never could again
 
D G
Why can't you just love her?
D G
And why be such a monster?
D G
You bully from a distance
D G
Your brain needs some assistance
 
F# G
But I'll still take all the blame
F# G
Cos you and me are both one and the same
F#m G
And it's driving me mad
F#m G
And it's driving me mad
F# Bm
I'll take back all the things that I said
G
I didn't realise I was talking to the living dead
F# Bm G
But I don't want you to think that I care
I never would
F#
I never could again
 
D G D G
You would say anything and you would try anything
D G D G
To escape your meaningless and your insignificance
 
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Bm = X 2 4 4 3 2
D = X X 0 2 3 2
F# = 2 4 4 3 2 2
F#m = 2 4 4 2 2 2
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3

How to play Escape

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is D. 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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