Looking Down
View chords used in this chart
Transcribed by Paul Stipack (ozmusic-central@bigpond.com)
CHORDS USED:
G Em C Dsus2 Asus2
E-|-3--0---0---0------0------|-
B-|-3--0---1---3------0------|-
G-|-0--0---0---2------2------|-
D-|-0--2---2---0------2------|-
A-|-2--2---3----------0------|-
E-|-3--0---------------------|-
Note: During verse, just before the change to the Em, play Gb on
the low E string (sorry, I don't know the name of the chord)
G
She's staring daggers at me
Em
Somehow she believes that's alright
That's alright
G
Straight through the hole in my head
Her words whistle by like the call of dead
Em
That's alright
That's alright
C Dsus2 Em
Hey if it's world peace you want
Asus2
Come again
C Dsus2 Em Asus2
Maybe if you beat me up then I could be your friend
G
I see a video fast food hell under a neon sunset
Em
Well that's alright
That's alright
G
I was first and you were second
I'm flying business class to heaven
Em
That's alright
Enjoy your flight
C Dsus2 Em
Hey if it's world peace you want
Asus2
Get real
C Dsus2
Maybe we can do lunch someday
Em Asus2
Let's make a deal
C
Looking down on the scheme of things
Dsus2 Em
It doesn't really seem to mean that much at all
C
Looking down on the scheme of things
Dsus2 Em
It doesn't really seem to mean that much at all
C
Looking down
Dsus2
I see her turning
Em
Without a sound she takes it burning
C
In the silence of space
Dsus2
Amazing Grace
Em
She is so beautiful
C Dsus2 Em x2
C
Looking down on the scheme of things
Dsus2 Em
It doesn't really seem to mean that much at all
That much at all
C
Looking down on the scheme of things
Dsus2 Em
It doesn't really seem to mean that much at all
That much at all
C Dsus2 Em
Hey if it's world peace you want
Asus2
Take a ride
C Dsus2 Em Asus2
Baby if I had the gift then I guess you'd be fine
C
Looking down on the scheme of things
Dsus2 Em
It doesn't really seem to mean that much at all
C
Looking down on the scheme of things
Dsus2 Em
It doesn't really seem to mean that much at all
C
Looking down on the scheme of things
Dsus2 Em
It doesn't really seem to mean that much at all
C
Looking down on the scheme of things
Dsus2 Em
It doesn't really seem to mean that much
HARMONICS AT END:
E----12--
B-12-----
G--------
How to play Looking Down
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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.