Firing Squad
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Intro: E B F#
Abm E B
Early morning rain
F# Abm B
Crashing upon my rooftop and my brain
F#
Woke up in my clothes
Abm E B
Feeling like I'm insane
F# Abm E
The hours pass like days
B F#
Like days
Abm
And now you're on the firing squad
E
I throw my hands up I surrender
B
I don't wanna be a fraud
F#
I don't wanna be the pretender
Abm
And I was like a lighting rod
E
I was always your defender
B
We were both right and wrong
F# E
I throw my hands up I surrender
(E Abm F#)
Abm E B
I see your eyes, hear your voice
F#
Outside my window
Abm B F# E
Calling for me in a time of trouble
E Abm
And you know I'd be there
F#
Yes you know I'd be there
Chorus
(E Abm F#) (2X)
E B
And I stand and I watch
Abm F# E
At the streetcars rolling
Abm F#
As the wind is blowing
E Abm F#
And there's no way of knowing now
Abm E B F#
Oh...
Chorus
How to play Firing Squad
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 E. 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.