Major Tom
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Intro: Em A Em A
Em
Standing there alone
The ship is waiting
A
All systems are go
Are you sure?
Em
Control is not convinced
But the computer
Am
Has the evidence
Em
"no need to abort"
A Em
The countdown starts
Em
Watching in a trance
The crew is certain
A
Nothing left to chance
All is working
Em
Trying to relax
Up in the capsule
A
"send me up a drink"
C
Jokes Major Tom
Em
The count goes on
Em
4 3 2 1
G D
Earth below us
Am C
Drifting falling
G D
Floating weightless
Am C Em
Coming coming home...
Em
Second stage is cut
We're now in orbit
A
Stabilizers up
Running perfect
Em
Starting to collect
Requested data
A
What will it effect
C
When all is done
A Em
Thinks Major Tom
Em
Back at ground control
There is a problem
A
Go to rockets full
Not responding
Em
"hello Major Tom
Are you receiving
A
Turn the thrusters on
C
We're standing by"
Em
There's no reply
Em
4 3 2 1
G D
Earth below us
Am C
Drifting falling
G D
Floating weightless
Am C G
Coming coming home...
D Am C
Em
Across the stratosphere
A final message
A
"give my wife my love"
Em A C
Then nothing more
Em
Far beneath the ship
The world is mourning
A
They don't realize
He's alive
Em
No one understands
But Major Tom sees
A
Now the life commands
C
This is my home
Em
I'm coming home
G D
Earth below us
Am C
Drifting falling
G D
Floating weightless
Am C Em
Coming home...
G D
Earth below us
Am C
Drifting falling
G D
Floating weightless
Am C Em
Coming home...
G D
Earth below us
Am C
Drifting falling
G D
Floating weightless
Am C
Coming coming home...
G D
Home.....
Am C
Oh oh oh oh
G D
Oh oh oh oh
Am C
Oh oh oh oh
fade
How to play Major Tom
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.