Oblivion
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Intro: E
[Verso 1]
E
Rich bored kids
Pissing away fortunes
A
They'll be on their skids
Mothers will be tortured
E
And their dads on pills
Full of disappointment
A
Cuz they got no skills
F#m A
Can't fix shit but it'll be okay
E
When all the money's gone away
B
And they'll be free
A Am
When they're reckless just like me
E
When they're reckless just like you
A
You've been stuck inside a dream
E
The one where you lose all your teeth
A A6
And you're in school without your clothes on
A
But you'll be okay
E
Everyone I know has got their debt to pay
B
Sell your soul to make it, that's the modern way
A Am
Are you reckless just like me
Are you ready
[Ponte]
E C A
Oblivion is coming on
E C A
Oblivion is coming on
[Verso 2]
E
Nothing's real
A
I really mean it, that's the way I feel
E
You see right through it cuz you're just like me
A
The greatest magic trick you've ever seen
F#m
Come on and disappear with
( E C A )
E C A
Oblivion land of uncertainty will come along
E C A
Oblivion land of uncertainty will come along
E C A
Oblivion land of uncertainty will come along
E C A
Oblivion land of uncertainty will come along
A
You can get there with me!
How to play Oblivion
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.