Rocket Science
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CAPO: 4
Intro: Em D C G Em D C
verse 1
Em D C G
They say it ain’t complicated
Em D G
Any fool can understand
Em D C G
Until the fuse is lit and
Em D G C
It blows up in your hand
verse 2
Em D C G
It all looks good on paper
Em D G
Step by step, you follow the plan
Em D C G
In the sky, watch the desperate vapour
Em D G C
'Til It blows up in your hand
[Refrão]
C D G Em
And love is rocket science
C D G Am
What comes up, it must come down
C
In burning pieces on the ground
D Em G
We watch it fall
Am G Em G Em D C
Maybe love is rocket science after all
verse 3
Em D C G
Not if but when, you crash and burn
Em D G
Somehow you survive
Em D C G
But you’ve touched the hem of heaven
Em D G
For a time you felt alive
[Refrão]
C D G Em
And love is rocket science
C D G Am
What comes up, it must come down
C
In burning pieces on the ground
D Em G
We watch it fall
Am G Em G Em D C
Maybe love is rocket science after all
Bridge
G C
From a distance in the twilight
D
Love is such a beautiful thing
Em C
Dry your eyes beneath the night sky
Em
And I’ll hold you, I’ll hold you
C
I’ll hold you like our dream
[Refrão]
C D G Em
Love is rocket science
C D G Am
What comes up, it must come down
C
In tragic pieces on the ground
D Em G
It’s worth it all
Am D Em G Em D C
Maybe love is rocket science
How to play Rocket Science
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.