London Calling
View chords used in this chart
Em Fmaj
London calling to the faraway towns
G
Now that war is declared-and battle come down
Em Fmaj
London calling to the underworld
G
Come out of the cupboard, all you boys and girls
Em Fmaj
London calling, now don't look at us
G
All that phoney Beatlemania has bitten the dust
Em Fmaj
London calling, see we ain't got no swing
G
'Cept for the ring of that truncheon thing
Em G
The ice age is coming, the sun is zooming in
Em G
Engines stop running, the wheat is growing thin
Em G
A nuclear error, but I have no fear
D
London is drowning-and I live by the river
Em Fmaj x2
Em Fmaj
London calling to the imitation zone
G
Forget it, brother, an' go it alone
Em Fmaj
London calling upon the zombies of death
G
Quit holding out-and draw another breath
Em Fmaj
London calling-and I don't wanna shout
G
But when we were talking-I saw you nodding out
Em Fmaj
London calling, see we ain't got no highs
G
Except for that one with the yellowy eyes
Solo: Em, Fmaj G
Em Fmaj
London calling, I was there, too
Em Fmaj
An' you know what baby? Well, some of it was true!
Em Fmaj
London calling at the top of the dial
Em Fmaj
After all this, won't you give me a smile?
Em Fmaj x4
London Calling
Em
I never felt so much a' like
How to play London Calling
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 Em. 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.