Life On Mars
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life on mars
no capo!!! and yeah - no guitar either, but this will work if you can't play piano
G5 F Dm Am/G G A# Gm
E --3---1---1---0----3---1---3--
B --3---1---3---1----0---3---3--
G --3---2---2---0----0---3---3--
D --3---3---0---2----0---3---5--
A --5---3-------0----2---1---5--
E --3---1------------3---1---3--
G5 F
this is life on mars
G5 F
traffic lights and stars
G5 Dm
you got in for free
Am/G G
but it's not like on tv
G5 F
this is life on mars
G5 F
swing from rusted bars
G5 Dm
take all you can find
Am/G G
to occupy your mind
A# F Gm
there's nothing alive up here
A# F Gm
there's nothing alive up here
A# F Gm
there's only the truths that you fear
A# F Gm
nothing alive up here
G5 F
this is life on mars
G5 F
rented rooms and borrowed cars
G5 Dm
trace a line to every scene
Am/G G
paint colours in between
A# F Gm
there's nothing alive up here
A# F Gm
there's nothing alive up here
A# F Gm
there's only the truths that you fear
A# F Gm
nothing alive up here
G5 F
this is life on mars
G5 F
where we all wear scars
G5 Dm
but if the feelings right
Am/G G
there'll be no sleep tonight
A# F Gm
there's nothing alive up here
A# F Gm
there's nothing alive up here
A# F Gm
there's only the truths that you fear
A# F Gm
nothing alive up here...
How to play Life On Mars
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 G5. 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.