Lampshades On Fire (Acoustic)
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Intro: Gm F D# Cm
[Refrão]Gm
Buh, buh, buh, buh, buh, buh, buh-duh-dah
F
Duh, duh, duh, duh, duh, duh, duh-duh-dah
D# Cm
We're all going, we're all going
Verse
Gm
Well, the lampshade's on fire when the lights go out
F
The room lit up and we ran about
D#
Well, this is what I really call a party now
Cm
Packed up our cars, move to the next town
Verse
Gm
Well, the lampshade's on fire when the lights go out
F
This is what I really call a party now
D#
Well, fear makes us really, really run around
Cm
This one's done so where to now?
Verse
Gm
Our eyes light up, we have no shame at all
F
Well, you all know what I'm talking about
D#
Shaved off my eyebrows when I fall to the ground
Cm
So I can't look surprised right now
Verse
Gm
Pack up again, head to the next place
F
Where we'll make the same mistakes
D#
Burn it up or just chop it down
Cm
But this one's done so where to now?
[Refrão]A#
Buh, buh, buh, buh, buh, buh, buh-duh-dah
G#
Duh, duh, duh, duh, duh, duh, duh-duh-dah
D#
We're all going, we're all going
Verse
Gm
Well, the lampshade's on fire when the lights go out
F
This is what I really call a party now
D#
Well, fear makes us really, really run around
Cm
But this one's done so where to now?
Verse
Gm
Our eyes light up, we have no shame at all
F
Well, you all know what I'm talking about
D#
The room lights up, well, we're still dancing around
Cm
We're having fun, having some fun now
Verse
Gm
Pack up again, head to the next place
F
Where we'll make the same mistakes
D#
Open one up and let it fall to the ground
Cm
Pile out the door when it all runs out
[Refrão]A#
Buh, buh, buh, buh, buh, buh, buh-duh-dah
G#
Duh, duh, duh, duh, duh, duh, duh-duh-dah
D#
We're all going, we're all going
Bridge
A#
We have spines and other bones
G#
We'll eat your food, we'll throw stones
D#
Well, this is how it's always gone
And this is how it's going to go
A#
Well, we're the human race
G#
We're going to party at this place
D#
And then move on
(Tough luck)
A#
Will kill you off and then make a clone
G#
Yeah, we got spines and other bones
D#
This is how it's always gone
And this is how it's going to go
A#
As our feelings are getting hurt
G#
Oh, we want you to do the work
D#
Our ass looks great inside these jeans
Well, we want just our water clean
A#
This is how it's always been
G#
And this is how it's going to be
D#
So you just move on
Verse
Gm
The air's on fire so we're moving on
F
Better find another one cause this one's done
D#
Waiting for the magic of the sun to explode
Cm
To push, push, push, push, pull us up
Verse
Gm
Spend some time, float in outer space
F
Find another planet, make the same mistakes
D#
Our mind's all shattered when we come and go
Cm
Hoping for the scientists to find another door
Outro:
G
How to play Lampshades On Fire (Acoustic)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.