Pompeji
View chords used in this chart
Intro
C E7 C E7
[Verso 1]
C Em7 C
Deep in the bottomless depths of the ocean
Em7
Empty bodies, we sink
C
Open your eyes
Em7 C
You smile and release me
Em7
We slip down beneath and
[Refrão]
Dm Dsus2 Am Asus2 Em Em7
Je-----sus Christ, you watch us fail
Dm Dsus2 Am Asus2 Em Em7
We raise our glasses and drink in hell
{Interlude 1}
C Em7 C Em7
Ooh , Ooh
[Verso 2]
C Em7 C
Locked in the core of the tower, I'm patient
Em7
In no hurry to leave
C Em7 C
Life has been lonely, it might be forever
Em7
Making hard to believe in
[Refrão]
Dm Dsus2 Am Asus2 Em Em7
Je---sus Christ, we hold you to blame
Dm Dsus2 Am Asus2 Em Em7
You gave your life, but we died in vain
Dm Dsus2 Am Dsus2
And oooooh, we drink from the fountain of intent
Am Asus2 Em Dsus2
And ooooooh, we choke on the water then repent
Interlude
C Em7 C Em7
[Verso 3]
C Em7 C
In the street, violent behavior
Em7
In chaos, where it's warm
C Em7 C
Black omens call, our cage is electric
Em7
So we signal, we wait for
[Refrão]
Dm Dsus2 Am Asus2 Em Em7
Je---sus Christ, God raised you as
Dm Dsus2 Am Asus2 Em Em7
We raised our glasses and drank in hell
Dm Am Asus2
oooooh, we drink from the fountain of intent
Dm Dsus2 Am Dsus2
And ooooooh, we choke on the water then repent
Am Asus2 Dsus2 Dm
oooooh, we drink from the fountain of intent
Am Asus2 Dm Dsus2
ooooooh, we choke on the water then repent
Outro
C Em7 C Em7
C Em7 C Em7
C Em7
Bonus:
{synth outro chords}
F Am C6 Asus2
Cmaj7 C9 C Cmaj7
F/A Cmaj7 Fmaj7 F F
How to play Pompeji
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 C. 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.