Russian Roullet
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[(intro) ]Em
Uh, Uh
Em C
Take a breath, take it deep
Am B7
Calm yourself, he says to me
Em C
If you play, you play for keeps
Am B7
Take the gun, and count to three
Em C
I'm sweating now, moving slow
Am B7
No time to think, my turn to go
[Refrão] Em C
And you can see my heart beating
D Am
You can see it through my chest
Em C
Said I'm terrified. but I'm not leaving
D Am
I know that I must must pass this test
B7 Em
So just pull the trigger
Em C
Say a prayer, to yourself
Am B7
He says close your eyes, sometimes it helps
Em C
And then I get, a scary thought
Am B7
That he's here, means he's never lost
[Refrão] Em C
And you can see my heart beating
D Am
You can see it through my chest
Em C
Said I'm terrified, but I'm not leaving
D Am
I know that I must must pass this test
B7 C
So just pull the trigger
G
As my life flashes before my eyes
Am Em D
I'm wondering will I ever see another sunrise?
C A/C#
So many won't get the chance to say goodbye
D D#°
But it's too late too pick up the value of my life
[Refrão] Em C
And you can see my heart beating
D Am
You can see it through my chest
Em C
Said I'm terrified, but I'm not leaving
D Am
I know that I must must pass this test
Em C
And you can see my heart beating
D Am
You can see it through my chest
Em C
Said I'm terrified, but I'm not leaving
D Am
I know that I must must pass this test
B7 Em
So just pull the trigger
How to play Russian Roullet
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 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.