Maximum Overdrive
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Intro:
D F#m G G# A C#
D F#m G G# A C#
D F#m G G# A C#
D F#m G G# A C#
then
D F#m G G# A C#
D F#m G G# A C#
D F#m G G# A
then
D Em G A (x2)
[Verso 1]
D
How strong this
Em G A
impulse in your head
D Em
Can't stop you even
G A
with a sedative
D Em
You got a means
G A
you got a way
D Em
You don't care what
G A
may come out of it
[Refrão]
Bm G
Start up more positive
Bm G
Start up more emotional
Bm G D
Start up never mind other eyes
Bm G
Start up are you ready now?
Bm G
Start up the time has come
Bm G D
Start up stamp your feet hard
A G
You can do everything now
A G
With maximum overdrive
[Pós-Refrão]
Bass Solo:
D F#m G G# A C#
D F#m G G# A C#
then
D F#m G G# A C#
D F#m G G# A C#
D F#m G G# A
then
D Em G A x2
[Verso 2]
D Em
You were a coward
G A
who shut yourself up
D Em
But you changed
G A
beyond recognition
D Em
You found a reason
G A
you found a dream
D Em
You don't care what
G A
may come out of it
[Refrão]
Bm G
Nice life more pleasure
Bm G
Nice life more freedom
Bm G D
Nice life always keep on going
Bm G
Nice life are you ready now?
Bm G
Nice life starting the show
Bm G
Nice life shake your head
A
hard You can do everything
G A G
now with maximum overdrive
Instrumental:
D Em G A (x4)
[Ponte]
D Em G A
Everybody has it in their mind
D Em G A
Everybody has it in their head
D Em G A
Everybody has it in their fist
D Em G A
You only don't know how to use it
Outro:
D Em G A
Maximum Overdrive
D Em G A
Maximum Overdrive
D Em G A
Maximum Overdrive
D Em G A
Maximum Overdrive
D
yeah
How to play Maximum Overdrive
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 D. 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.