Save Yourself Ill Hold Them Back
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[Intro ]
Em Em G C 4x
Em
G
Na na na na na
C
Na na na na na na
Em
G
Na na na na na
C
Na na na na na na RIGHT NOW!
1.Verse
Em
Are you ready for a firefight?
G C
'Cause the devils got your number, right
Em G
We're never leaving this place alive but if we sing
C
these words we'll never die
Em
Get off the ledge and tread the line
G C Em
Not a victim of a victim's life
This ain't a room full of suicide
G
We believe it and I believe tonight
Refrain
C
We can leave this world,
D
Leave it all behind,
Em D
We can steal this car if your folks don't mind,
C D Em
We can live forever if you've got the time.
G
Na na na na na
D Em
If you save yourself tonight
G
Na na na na na
D Em
If you save yourself tonight
2.Verse
Em
I'll tell you how all the Storys end
G C
Well, the good guys die and the bad guys win (who cares?)
Em
It ain't about all the friends you made
G C
But the graffiti they write on your grave
Em
For all of us to have seen the light,
G C
Salute the dead and lead the fight, (hail, hail!)
Em
Who gives a damn if we lose the war?
G C
Let the walls come down, let the engines roar.
Refrain
C
We can leave this world,
D
Leave it all behind,
Em D
We can steal this car if your folks don't mind,
C D Em D
We can live forever if you've got the time. Whoah
C D
I'm the only friend that makes you cry,
Em D
Your heart attack in black hair dye,
C D Em
So just save yourself, and I'll hold them back tonight.
Bridge
Em
Are you all ready where you are at?
If you save yourself tonight...
'Cause they're coming for you!
G C
Can you save yourself tonight?!
Em G C
Right now...... I can hold them back!
Refrain
C
We can leave this world,
D
Leave it all behind,
Em D
We can steal this car if your folks don't mind,
C D Em
We can live forever if you've got the time.
YOU MOTHERFUCKER!
D
Woah
C D
You're the broken glass in my life,
Em D
Be a burning star if it takes all night
C D Em
So just save yourself, and I'll hold them back tonight!
G
Na na na na na
D Em
If you save yourself tonight
G
Na na na na na
D Em
Can you save yourself tonight?
How to play Save Yourself Ill Hold Them Back
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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.