History Of The World Part One
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G Eb F F
I just hit the ground, boy, have I arrived?
Tell the dinosaurs, they just won't survive
Eb Bb F F
So I fell, and you just laughed, you think that I can't stand
To see me trip this way, you think I'm second hand
G Eb F F
I have seen it all, she's the only one
She belongs to me, I'm the lonely one
Eb Bb F F
Counting sheep and swatting flies, you think there's no more left
Talk is cheap, how many lies sustain a single breath?
G Bb Eb Bb
Adam Chance and Zorro Take them with a pinch of salt
Sad about tomorrow Sorry, but it's not my fault
F G
While they were shooting at the moon
Eb Bb
Somebody croaked and no one heard
F G
What's a sin or two
Eb F F F F
In the history of the world
G Eb F F
Someone said to me, "Why d'ya play so loud?"
What do you want from me, you corrupt the crowd
Eb Bb F F
Miles of print you'd think, we'd thought of nothing else
There's more important things than ink and decibels
G Bb Eb Bb
Leave it to tomorrow Corporal Clott and Stalingrad
They're the ones to follow They're the ones that make me glad
F G
Nobody alive and no one left
Eb Bb
Nobody cares or ain't you heard
F G
Looks like I'll take my dying breath
Eb F F F F F F F F
In the history of the world
BREAK: G G F G x2
G G Dm Eb x2
A A G F x2
F F F F F F
The history of the world, part one
END: E D C C x2
E G C
How to play History Of The World Part One
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.