Natural Selection
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Intro: C# B C#
verse 1:
F#m E
I don't wanna talk
A F#m
To people anymore
E
While I'm staring
G#
At the ceiling
F#m E
Gonna sit myself
A
inside And lock
F#m E
the door New wave
G#m B
of modern freedom
Refrain 1: C#m B E C#m B Eb x2
C#m
I'm sick of
B
wallowing In
E C#m
my frustration
B Eb
Getting up
C#m
falling down Now
B
I'm choking on
E C#m
the condensation
B Eb
Now I'm safe
underground
verse 2:
F#m E
I don't wanna go
A F#m
To places anymore
E
That overload my
G#m F#m
senses Sick of
E A
hearing people say
F#m
I'll be alright
E G#m
Sympathetic glances
Refrain 2:
C#m
I'm sick of
B
wallowing In
E C#m
my frustration
B Eb
Getting up
C#m
falling down
B
Couldn't give
E C#m B
you an explanation
Eb
No second chance today
Chorus 1:
G#m E
You're gonna have
B
to choose It's a
E
right or wrong
F# G#m
direction
E
But I don't wanna
B E
Leave it to natural
F# G#m
selection I
feel like I'm
E
drowning Can't
go back losing
sleep I can't
C#m
hold my
breath forever
(Repeat verse 1)
(Repeat Refrain 2)
Interlude:
Eb B F# C# x3
G#m A
Eb B F# C# x3
G#m A
Chorus 2:
G#m E
You're gonna have
B
to choose It's a
E
right or wrong
F# G#m
direction
E
But I don't wanna
B E
Leave it to natural
F# G#m
selection I
feel like I'm
E
drowning Can't
go back losing
sleep I can't
C#m
hold my
(hold)
breath forever
How to play Natural Selection
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 C#. 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.