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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: EmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
NOTE - - this entire song features 2 guitars playing separate parts. This tab is most
likely a combination
of both, particularly the solo, which is harmonized, but I only provide 1 part.
 
[Intro]
 
Also played over all verses
 
Em
e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|-----8---12---5---7---7/8--------8---12---5---7---7/8-----8-7--------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------------------9-7----------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------10-9-7---|
A|-----7---10---3---5---5/7--------7---10---3---5---5/7--------------------10|
E|---0-let ring-------------------0-let ring---------------------------------|
 
Em C C
e|------------------------------------------------0----------------------0---|
B|-----8---12---5---7---7/8-----8---7---3---7---5-5----8---7---3---7---5-5---|
G|------------------------------------------------0----------------------0---|
D|------------------------------------------------0----------------------0---|
A|-----7---10---3---5---5/7-----7---5---2---5---3-3----7---5---2---5---3-3---|
E|---0-let ring--------------------------------------------------------------|
 
[Verse 1]
Guitars play Intro riff
 
Em
I left my wallet in the hotel room They barely let me on the plane
Em C
I didn't get a chance to check the news Somebody shot up a classroom again
Em
And when you said the cops just let 'em die I heard the shaking in your voice
Em C
And for a moment you began to cry Then I heard you make a choice
 
[Pre-Chorus]
Bm C Bm C
We can find a time to fall apart Say the names of all the dead
Bm C Bm C
I'm still dreaming in my heart of hearts But something's changing in my head
 
[Chorus]
D Em C
Swear you'll save the world when I lose my grip
D Em C
Tell me you're in control
D Em C
Swear you'll say the word when I start to slip
D Em C
'Cause you'll be the first to know
 
[Verse 2]
Guitars play Intro riff
 
Em
Balloon popping at the grocery store My heart jumping in my chest
Em C
I look around to find the exit door Which way out of here's the best
Em
The kid's looking through the candy aisle School's starting in a week
Em C
A lady says, "You have a lovely child" And I'm too terrified to speak
 
[Pre-Chorus]
Bm C Bm C
Can we keep her here at home instead And can we teach her how to fight?
Bm C Bm C
Something's changing inside my head Something's drowning out the light
 
[Chorus]
D Em C
Swear you'll save the world when I lose my grip
D Em C
Tell me you're in control
D Em C
Swear you'll say the word when I start to slip
D Em C
'Cause you'll be the first to know
 
[Solo] - Harmonized on album; combined into 1 lead part
 
e|--15~~--15--14--12--------------------------------------------------------8~~~~~-|
B|--------------------15--15~~------15--13--12--10--10--12--8--10--7-----5---------|
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------7------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
 
e|--15~~--15--14--12--------------------------------------------------------8~~~~~12b14r
B|--------------------15--15~~------15--13--12--10--10--12--8--10--7-----5--------------
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------7-----------------
D|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
E|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
12---10~~~~|
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[Chorus]
D Em C
Swear you'll save the world when I lose my grip
D Em C
Tell me you're in control
D Em C
Swear you'll say the word when I start to slip
D Em C
'Cause you'll be the first to know
 
D Em C
Swear you'll save the world when I lose my grip
D Em C
Tell me you're in control
D Em C
Swear you'll say the word when I start to slip
D Em C
'Cause you'll be the first to know
 
[Outro]
C C
e|--------------------0----------------------0---|
B|--8---7---3---7---5-5----8---7---3---7---5-5---|
G|--------------------0----------------------0---|
D|--------------------0----------------------0---|
A|--7---5---2---5---3-3----7---5---2---5---3-3---|
E|-----------------------------------------------|
 
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| / Slide up
| ~ Vibrato
| b Bend
| r Release
 
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How to play Save The World

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.

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