Riot
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[Intro: ]Cm x4, Cm Eb Ab Gm
Verse 1:
Cm Eb
If you feel so empty
Ab Gm
So used up so let down
Cm Eb
If you feel so angry
Ab Gm
So ripped off so stepped on
Cm Eb
You're not the only one
Ab Gm
Refusing to back down
Cm Eb
You're not the only one
Ab Gm
So get up!
Chorus 1:
Cm Eb Ab Gm Cm Ab Gm
Let's start a ri-ot a ri-ot
Cm Eb Ab Gm Fm Bb
Let's start a ri-ot
Cm Eb Ab Gm Cm Ab Gm
Let's start a ri-ot a ri-ot
Cm Eb Ab Gm Fm Ab Gm Eb Ab Gm Eb
Let's start a ri-ot
Post Chorus: Cm Eb Ab Gm
Verse 2:
Cm Eb
If you feel so filthy
Ab Gm
So dirty so fucked up
Cm Eb
If you feel so walked on
Ab Gm
So painful so pissed off
Cm Eb
You're not the only one
Ab Gm
Refusing to go down
Cm Eb
You're not the only one
Ab Gm
So get up!
Chorus 2:
Cm Eb Ab Gm Cm Ab Gm
Let's start a ri-ot a ri-ot
Cm Eb Ab Gm Fm Bb
Let's start a ri-ot
Cm Eb Ab Gm Cm Ab Gm
Let's start a ri-ot a ri-ot
Cm Eb Ab Gm Fm Bb Cm
Let's start a ri-ot
Breakdown:
Fm Gm Ab Ab Gm Fm C# Cm Bbm Bbm Cm C# x4
Guitar Solo: Cm Fm
Verse 3:
Cm Eb
If you feel so empty
Ab Gm
So used up so let down
Cm Eb
If you feel so angry
Ab Gm
just get up!
Chorus 3:
Cm
Let's start a riot a riot
Let's start a riot
Chorus 3:
Cm Eb Ab Gm Cm Ab Gm
Let's start a ri-ot a ri-ot
Cm Eb Ab Gm Fm Bb
Let's start a ri-ot
Cm Eb Ab Gm Cm Ab Gm
Let's start a ri-ot a ri-ot
Cm Eb Ab Gm Fm Bb
Let's start a ri-ot
Cm Eb Ab Gm Cm Ab Gm
Let's start a ri-ot a ri-ot
Cm Eb Ab Gm Fm Bb
Let's start a ri-ot
Cm Eb Ab Gm Cm Ab Gm
Let's start a ri-ot a ri-ot
Cm Eb Ab Gm Fm Bb Cm
Let's start a ri-ot
How to play Riot
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 Cm. 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.