Five Minutes To Midnight
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Capo on the Second
Intro: 7th Fret High E string (2 times), 6th Fret High E String (2 times), Second Fret High E String (2 times) Repeat 8 times. Then Em, C, D.
Verse 1:
D
Brown eyes and lungs
A
filled up with smoke
Cm
fast lives are stuck in the undertow
A
but you know the places I wanna go
D
'Cause oh oh oh!
A
I've got a sickness, you've got the cure
Em
you've got the spark I've been looking for
A
and I've got a plan, we walk out the door
You know you wanna...
Refrain:
G D
Just let go! It's time to roll down the windows!
G Em
Sing it, oh oh oh! Got all we need
G A
So here we go!
[Refrão] Chorus:
D A D
Turn it up! It's five minutes to midnight
C A G
You're coming home with me tonight!
D
I can't get enough, shaking me up, turn it up!
D A D
All right, at five minutes to midnight
A G
You see our name in city lights!
D
We'll make the clock stop, make you heart drop
G
And come alive.
Verse 2:
D A
We could... pack up and leave all our things behind
Em
No fact or fiction or storyline
A
'Cause I need you more than just for tonight.
D
You're oh oh, all I care
A
I can't stop my breathing
I'm weak and you are my medicine
Em A
I won't stop till I am under your skin
You know you wanna... (Repeat Chorus)
Bridge:
D
Even when the clock strikes twelve
G
Will you find another boy, to go and kiss and tell?
D A G
'Cause you know, I never will.
D
I think we should strike a match
G
And we'll hold it to the wind to see how long it lasts
D A G
We can make the time stand still... (Repeat Chorus)
[Refrão] Chorus:
D A D
Turn it up! It's five minutes to midnight
C A G
You're coming home with me tonight!
D
I can't get enough, shakin' me up, turn it up!
D A D
All right, at five minutes to midnight
A G
You see our name in city lights!
D
We'll make the clock stop, make you heart drop
G
And come alive!
(end with D)
How to play Five Minutes To Midnight
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.