Overkill
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D A
I can't get to sleep
C G
I think about the implications
D A
Of diving in too deep
C G
And possibly the complications
D A
Especially at night
C G
I worry over situations
D A
I know will be alright
C G
Perhaps it's just imagination
Bm A
Day after day it reappears
Bm
Night after night my heartbeat
G A
shows the fear
F# G A
Ghosts appear and fade away
D A
Alone between the sheets
C G
Only brings exasperation
D A
It's time to walk the streets
C G
Smell the desperation
D A
At least there's pretty lights
C G
And though there's little variation
D A
It nullifies the night
C G
From overkill
Bm A
Day after day it reappears
Bm
Night after night my heartbeat
G A
shows the fear
F# G
Ghosts appear and fade away
A
Come back another day
D A
I can't get to sleep
C G
I think about the implications
D A
Of diving in too deep
C G
And possibly the complications
D A
Especially at night
C G
I worry over situations
D A
I know will be alright
C G
It's just overkill
Bm A
Day after day it reappears
Bm
Night after night my heartbeat
G A
shows the fear
F# G
Ghosts appear and fade away
F# G
Ghosts appear and fade away
F# G
Ghosts appear and fade away
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
Bm = X 2 4 4 3 2
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
D = X X 0 2 3 2
F# = 2 4 4 3 2 2
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
How to play Overkill
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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.