Rotten
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: AmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Am E Am G Am
[Verse 1]
Am E
The apple on the branch is rotten to the core
Am E
This might be our only chance, they're rotten to the core
Dm
Chew em up
F E
Spit out the seeds
N.C. Am
And then burn what grows from the ground
[Verse 2]
Am
They're mining our mountains for diamonds and coal
E
They're burning our trees and killing our souls
Am
No love for my country will fill in the holes
G Am
I won't wait i'll live my life today
[Verse 3]
Pick the apple, take a bite
F Am
Try to get some sleep at night
Strike a match, plow the field
F Am
Pretend your fate's not already sealed
Am E Am G Am
[Verse 4]
Am E
The pigs out on the street are rotten to the core
Am E
Every senator you meet is rotten to the core
Dm
Throw em out
F E
Start again
N.C. Am
And let some light inside again
Am E Am G Am
How to play Rotten
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 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.