Ouroboros
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Intro
A A4 A A4 (2x)
Verse
A A4
The wilderness and all its thorns
A
Tangled up around my horns
A A4
I ain't got time to die tonight
E
Climbing the stars
E
Into the midnight hours
E A A4 A A4
The serpent is eating itself
Verse
A
My heart is on fire
A
With its death and desire
A A4
I ain't got time to die
E
Climbing the stars
E
Into the midnight hours
E A A4
The serpent is eating itself
E A A4
The serpent is eating itself
E A A4
The serpent is eating itself
E A A4
Tonight I ain't got time to die
E A (3x)
How to play Ouroboros
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 A. 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.