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Bm A
six round in the hands of a killer
Em G
i am dangerous in your arms
Bm A
we are the midnight city siren
on the back of wisdom
Em G
crying against the wasteland boulevard
 
Bm A
i am, i mean, you are with me
Em
well, we are
G
ominous tonight
 
Bm A Em G
 
Bm A
six strings in the hands of a poet
Em G
i am poetry in your eyes
Bm
so light me up with a song
A
stain the sky with my burning
Em G
and i will not apologize
 
Bm
who's gonna cry if i won't?
A
who's gonna shine if i don't?
Em G
who's gonna bring it down?
Bm A
where is the hope in this crowd of indifferent
Em G
where is the truth if it's not in my mouth
 
Bm A
i am, i mean, you are with me
Em
well, we are
G
ominous tonight
 
Bm A Em G 3x
 
Bm A
six a.m. in the hands of the morning
Em
i am a skyline
G
you are the sun
Bm
deep between our meeting
A
the heavens are receeding
Em G
and the stars fade one by one
 
Bm A
i am, i mean, you are with me
Em
well, we are
G
ominous tonight

How to play Ominous

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 Bm. 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.

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