Explode
View chords used in this chart
Preferably played with
Capo on 4th fret, but also sounds fine with no capo
INTRO
Em Em C Am
verse 1
Em
You and I, we're falling over straight lines
C Am Em
Straight ahead, ignoring all the danger signs
C
And it's something that I knew before
Am Em
I knew before, oh oh
In the dark, a supernova can't keep
C Am Em
A burning sun from changing into something new
C
And it's for the best, but the best for who?
Am
I wish I knew, oh oh
PREChorus 1
Em
This is the sound of a heartbeat falling
C Am
This is the sound of my love recalling
Em
This is the sound of the dogs, they're howling
C Am
Calling to the moon
Chorus
Em
Can we explode
C
And come back together like the rising sun?
Am
We'll be as one
Em
Can we explode?
C
We'll rearrange the pieces in a different light
Am
We'll make it right
Em
Can we explode?
C
And take the total sum of us and make it one
Am
Thy will be done
Em
Can we explode?
C
All the missing parts of me are parts of you
Am
We'll make it through
Em
verse 2
Em
You and I, we hurt each other so deep
C
The track lines
Am Em
The finger nails are down my spine
C
Has it got so hard we have to sew it up
Am
Or give it in? Oh oh
PREChorus 2
Em
This is the sound of my love imploding
C Am
This is the sound of the years dissolving
Em
This is the sound of my love hound howling
C Am
Calling to the moon
Chorus
Em
Can we explode
C
And come back together like the rising sun?
Am
We'll be as one
Em
Can we explode?
C
We'll rearrange the pieces in a different light
Am
We'll make it right
Em
Can we explode?
C
And take the total sum of us and make it one
Am
Thy will be done
Em
Can we explode?
C
All the missing parts of me are parts of you
Am
We'll make it through
BRIDGE
G D Em C
G D
And all the pieces of love will find one another
Em C
And all the words left unsaid will say one another
G D
There's a fire in me and a flame in my brother
Em C
From a tiny little spark to love
Em C Am
Can we explode?
Em C Am
Can we explode?
PREChorus 1
Em
This is the sound of my heartbeat falling
(This is the sound)
C Am
This is the sound of my love recalling
(Oh, this is the sound)
Em
This is the sound of the dogs, they're howling
(Oh no)
C Am
Calling to the moon
Chorus
Em
Oh, can we explode
C
And come back together like the rising sun?
(Like the rising sun)
Am
We'll be as one
Em
Can we explode?
C
We'll rearrange the pieces in a different light
Am
We'll make it right
Em
Can we explode?
C
And take the total sum of us and make it one
Am
Thy will be done
Em
Can we explode?
C
All the missing parts of me are parts of you
Am
We'll make it through
Em
Oh, can we explode?
How to play Explode
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 Em. 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.