Overkill
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
2nd traste
CAPO 2 - Men at Work Cargo Album version
No CAPO - Colin Hay Acoustic version from his album Men @ Work
[Verse 1]
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
[Chorus]
Bm A
Day after day it reappears
Bm A
Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear
F#sus4 F# G A
Ghosts appear and fade away
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
Bm A
Day after day it reappears
Bm A
Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear
F#sus4 F# G
Ghosts appear and fade away...
A
come back another day
[Solo]
D A C G D A C G
D A C G D A C G
Bm A F#7sus4 F#7 G
[Verse 3]
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 that
D A
I know will be alright
C G
It's just Overkill
[Chorus]
Bm A
Day after day it reappears
Bm A
Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear
F#sus4 F# G
Ghosts appear and fade away...
F#sus4 F# G
Ghosts appear and fade away...
F#sus4 F# G
Ghosts appear and fade away...
How to play Overkill
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.