Polka Never Dies
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Intro: E E A
Hei
A A A F# Bm
Your eyes were filled with stars, So you picked up a guitar
D A B E (TACET)
And how the people gave, The attention, That you crave
A A A F# Bm
Tonight, The stage is yours, But the world that watched you rise
D A F# Bm A
And fall, A thousand times before, Polka never dies
INST: D D D D G Em A A
D D D D G Em A D D
A A A F# Bm
So when, Your face is gone, Oh, The dance will carry on
D A B E (TACET)
And you'll rot down in your grave, With the souls you couldn't save
A A A F# Bm
Tonight, The stage was yours, How they loved your moans and sighs
D A F# Bm A
But oh, The reaper loved you more, Polka never dies
INST: F# F# F# F# C# C# E A
F# F# F# Bm F# C# F# F#
F# F# F# F# C# C# E A
F# F# F# Bm F# C# F# F#
F# Bm E A
Come all, You indie hipster darlings, And new pop country starlings
D A B E
To the main street Legion Hall, Look in to my crystal ball
F# Bm
Emo, Screamo, POLKA NEVER DIES
E A
Last call, Dance Hall, POLKA NEVER DIES
D A F# Bm E A
You'll be the first against the wall, And, POLKA NEVER DIES
D A F# Bm E A
You are, The first, Against the wall, And, POLKA NEVER DIES
OUTRO: D D D D G Em A A
D D D D G Em A D D
How to play Polka Never Dies
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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.