Flaming Telepaths
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Intro: ( E E/D C#m C ) x4
Em D G - D - Em D G - D - Em
Well I've opened up my veins too many times, and the poison's in my heart and in my mind
Em (hold) D (hold) B Em (hold) D (hold) Bb7 B7
Poison's in my bloodstream, poison's in my pride, I'm after rebellion, I'll settle for lies
C B7 Em A C B7 Em
Is it any wonder that my mind's on fire, imprisoned by the thoughts of what you do
C B7 Em A C B7 ( E E/D C#m C ) x2
Is it any wonder that the joke's an iron, and the jokes on you
Em D G - D - Em D G - D - Em
Experiments that failed too many times, transformations that were too hard to find
Em (hold) D (hold) B Em (hold) D (hold) Bb7 B7
Poison's in my bloodstream, poison's in my pride, I'm after rebellion, I'll settle for lies
C B7 Em A C B7 Em
Yes I know the secrets of the iron and mind, they're trinity acts a mineral fire
C B7 Em A C B7 ( E E/D C#m C ) x2
Yes I know the secrets of the circuitry mind, it's a flaming wonder telepath
Solo: Em D G D Em D G D Em Em D B Em D Bb7 B7
Solo: C B7 Em A C B7 Em C B7 Em A C B7 ( Am B7 C B7 ) x4
Em D G - D - Em D G - D - Em
Well I've opened up my veins too many times, and the poison's in my heart and in my mind
Em (hold) D (hold) B Em (hold) D (hold) Bb7 B7
Poison's in my bloodstream, poison's in my pride, I'm after rebellion, I'll settle for lies
C B7 Em A C B7 Em
Is it any wonder that my mind's on fire, imprisoned by the thoughts of what you do
C B7 Em A C B7 Am B7 C B7
Is it any wonder that the joke's an iron, and the jokes on you
Am B7 C B7 Am
And the joke's on you (repeat)
How to play Flaming Telepaths
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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.