Ghost Machine
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Capo: 7th fret
Intro:
Am F C G x3
Am F G
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Here is the tab of the intro; If you can't play it just use the chords :)
You'll have to work out a lot of timing yourself, sorry. I'll call this riff 1
Am F C G
E|--------------------------------------------------------------------3--3-----3--3--------------|
B|-------1---0---------------1---1---1---------------1----------------1--0-----0--1--------------|
G|-------2-------2-------0---0h2-0h2-0h2p0-----0-----0----------------0--0-----0--0--------------| X4
D|-------2-----------2-------3---3---3------3--------2--3--2---0------0--0-----0--0--------------|
A|---0--------------------------------------------3----------------------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------------------------------------3---------3--------------------|
verse 1:
Am F C G
All hail the siren of our - time
Am F C G
Iâ'm possessed when she passes - by
Am F C G
She drains the best years of my - life
F
She makes promises
E
She could never keep
Chorus:
Am F C G
Ainâ't it a ghost machine
Am F C G
Making a ghost out of me
Am F C G
After of all her lies Iâ'm surprised that I still believe
E F Dm
I swear this is gunna make a dead man outta me
Dm
My ghost machine
Interlude:
Am F C D (or play riff 1 once)
verse 2:
Am F C G
Father forgive me because I - know
Am F C G
Exactly how Iâ've spread my soul
Am F C G
My idolatry is in the pocket of my coat
F
I make promises
E
I could never keep
Chorus - Bridge:
Am F C G
Ainâ't it a ghost machine
Am F C G
Ain't she a ghost machine
Am F C G
Iâ'm still haunted by the faces on the screen
E F Dm
I swear this is gunna make a dead man outta me
Em Bm C
Do you know yourself'
C Em
I heard a voice call out
Em Bm C
We define ourselves
C Am
By the things we canâ't live without
Am E G D
I deny that I could quit at any time
F
But my ghost is a drug
E
My ghost is a drug
F
Sheâ's in my blood
E
And I canâ't give her up
verse 3:
Am F C G
The clock the altar of our - time
Am F C G
Fought the temple of our - mind
Am F C G
Iâ've been sprinkling blood of most my life
F E
On the altar of my ghost machines
[Refrão]Am F C G
Ainâ't she my enemy
Am F C G
My ancient remedy
Am F
The gods of all the empty
C G
Promises that I believe
E F Dm
She haunts me with her laughter in my dreams
E Am Dm F E
I swear sheâ's gonna make a dead man out of me
Am
My ghost machine
Outro:
Am F G
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Outro Tab
Am F C
E|---------------------------------------------------|
B|-------1---0---------------1---1---1------------1--|
G|-------2-------2-------0---0h2-0h2-0h2p0-----0--0--|
D|-------2-----------2-------3---3---3------3-----2--|
A|---0--------------------------------------------3--|
E|---------------------------------------------------|
And you're done!
How to play Ghost Machine
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 Am. 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.