Overexposed
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Tuning: Standard
First chords tab, for this addicting but simple song :D
The confusing part about this song's chords is that the progression goes C-Am-Em-
F, in two different directions at different times. So for bass, I'll label it Bass1 and Bass2.
The arpeggio usually follows the second. The chords otherwise match with each other.
Bass1 chords: C-Am-Em-F (Each chord lower than one before)
Synth Arpeggio, Bass2 chords: C-A-E-F (Go down from C-A then go up to E then F)
Synth Solo notes: E-C-E-C-G-C-E-C/E-C-E-C-A-C-E-C
Chorus Ohhs notes: E D E G E D C A C D E C / E D E G E D C D C A C
E D E G E D C A C D E C / E D E G E D G E D E D C
Intro:
Bass2 x4 (drums start on the third) with Synth Solo
Verse:
Bass1
Arpeggio
C
Middle seat
Am Em
12-hour all-night drive
F C
Pins and needles they break
Am Em
Actions make more of a mess
F
Than words can make
PreChorus:
Arpeggio
C Am
Like a picture
Em F
I was overexposed
C Am
Believe me
Em F
I saw it with my eyes closed
Chorus:
Ohhhs and Bass1 x4
then
AfterChorus:
Bass2 x2 with Synth Solo
verse 2:
Bass2 and Arpeggio
C
A waxed ledge
Am Em
Darkened from dirt and grinds
F C
Break all your bones
Am
Before they're grown
Em
You'll never pay off
F
All of your loans
PreChorus: (see above)
Like a picture
I was overexposed
Believe me
I saw it with my eyes closed
Chorus: (see above, but no synth solo after)
Ohhhs
Bridge:
Bass1 x2 alone, then Bass1 x2 with arpeggio
then both Bass1 and Arpeggio with lyrics
C
Let's wake the world
Am Em
And sing them back to sleep
F C
But people don't listen
Am Em
So we'll scream and shout
F
As if these words are cheap
PreChorus (see above)
Like a picture
I was overexposed
Believe me
I still see it with my eyes closed
Chorus (see above, again without afterChorus)
Ohhh
~Enjoy!
How to play Overexposed
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 D. 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.