Otherland
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Cm
Cm Gm G# A#
They rule the land, they're in command
Cm Gm G# A#
They hold all strings in hand
Cm Gm
They are invisible
G# A#
Out of sight they've designed
Cm Gm G# A#
A secret place to play their games
Cm Gm G# A#
A world they're in control
Cm Gm G# A#
Divine law, divine law
Cm A# G#
And beware, now mind your steps
A# Cm
We are uninvited guests
Gm G# A#
They may find and catch us, don't forget
Cm Eb A#
Do what I say and now connect
G# Cm
Don't even ask until we're out of it
Eb A# G#
Everything's at highest stake
Cm Eb A#
Come, take a look we are in
G# Cm
Take a breath but don't forget
Eb A#
Isn't real, isn't true?
G# Gm G# Fm
An illusion nothing more
Cm
You're part of the game
Gm G#
You're slave to the grind oblivion
A# Cm
(Is your key to the otherland)
(Cm)
You're part of the game
Gm G#
You're cursed, you're damned
A# Cm
(By now you understand)
Cm
You're part of the game
Gm G#
You're slave to the grind oblivion
A# Cm
(You're welcome to the otherland)
(Cm)
You're part of the game
Gm G#
You're cursed, you're damned
A# Cm
(By now you understand)
Eb A# F
Cm Eb A# F
G# Cm B D#
We get closer, there's no better way
G# Cm B D#
Lullaby lane our fate is on its way
Cm Gm G# F
The inner district is the place you need to know
Cm Gm G# F Cm
It's overwhelming so let's rest here for a while
Gm G#
Someone else appears silently
A#
Watch me when I fall down
Cm Gm G#
Everything seems real suddenly
A#
A perfect simulation
Cm Eb A#
Come take a look, breathe it in
G# Cm
Artificial wonderlands
Eb A#
We are wandering around
G# Cm
Things shall vanish, they won't last
Eb A# G#
Now I know you understand
Cm
This world's not true
Eb A#
Nothing is real, nothing at all
G# Gm G# Fm
It's bits and pieces we walk through
Cm
You're part of the game
Gm G#
You're slave to the grind oblivion
A# Cm
(Is your key to the otherland)
(Cm)
You're part of the game
Gm G#
You're cursed, you're damned
A# Cm
(By now you understand)
Cm
You're part of the game
Gm G#
You're slave to the grind oblivion
A# Cm
(You've reached the promised land)
(Cm)
You're part of the game
Gm G#
You're cursed, you're damned
A# Cm
(Welcome to the otherland)
Cm Gm Eb A#
Cm Gm Eb A#
G# Cm B D#
G# Cm B D#
Cm A# G#
Cm A# G#
Eb Cm Db A#
Eb Cm Db A#
Cm Eb A#
Wait, I can feel things are not right
G# Cm
Do not breathe, don't look behind
Eb A# G#
There's someone else, the observer
Cm Eb A#
A trick of light, a fading line
G# Cm
The entrance's gone, we can't get out of it
Eb A# G#
We are slightly losing ground
Cm Eb A#
Quick, it is time we shall go
G# Cm
We better leave and don't come back
Eb A#
No way to run, nowhere to hide
G# Gm G# Fm
I fear we're walking aimlessly
Cm
You're part of the game
Gm G#
You're slave to the grind oblivion
A# Cm
(Is your key to the otherland)
(Cm)
You're part of the game
Gm G#
You're cursed, you're damned
A# Cm
(By now you understand)
Cm
You're part of the game
Gm G#
You're slave to the grind oblivion
A# Cm
(Welcome to the otherland)
(Cm)
You're part of the game
Gm G#
You're cursed, you're damned
A# Cm
(You've reached the promised land)
Cm Eb
You've crossed the line
A# G#
You've reached the end
Cm Eb
You've crossed the line
A# G# Cm
You've reached the end
How to play Otherland
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 Cm. 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.