Savin The Day
View chords used in this chart
Em 0 2 2 0 0 0
Am 0 0 2 2 1 0
C 0 3 5 5 0 0
D 0 5 7 7 0 0
E 0 7 9 9 0 0
Best sound is to use a 60s style distortion sound, gain around 7, treble up higher (7-8) with mid and bass at
5-6. Add in chorus with a low rate around 2, level between 7-8, and delay at 4. This works for a lot of songs
with an 80s vibe, like stuff by the Killers, Bleachers, etc.
[Intro--guitar joins at 0:15]
Em Em C D C D E
[Verse 1]
Em
Ooh, see the danger signs
Em
Sneaking up from behind
C D E
Sort of like it's telling you what to say
Em
Looks like you've lost control
Em
Something growing on your soul
C D E
See it coming from a mile away
[Chorus]
D C
Savin' the Day
D E
Savin' the Day
Am
When it gets to where
Em
it's driving you insane
D C
Savin' the Day
D E
Savin' the Day
Am
Oooooooooooooooooooo
[Verse 2]
Em
You seem a little strange
Em
Something about you not the same
C D
Nowhere to hide from the feeling
E
running through my veins
Em
It was the frightening truth
Em
That way just ain't no youth
C D E
Baby, you got the will, you got the way
[Chorus]
D C
Savin' the Day
D E
Savin' the Day
Am
Speak of the past
Em
they slip in the back way
D C
Savin' the Day
D E
Savin' the Day
Am
When it gets to the point
Em
where it's driving you insane
[Bridge]
C D
When it starts to pour
E
and the whole thing's out of control
C D
And you can't run away if
E
you don't know where to go
Em
Don't know
Em
Don't know
C D E
You can't leave it till tomorrow
C D E
You can't leave it till tomorrow
N.C.
Don't know
N.C.
Don't know
C D E
In the dance with Stay-Puft you gotta have it 'fore you're surrendering
[Chorus]
D C
Savin' the day
D E
Savin' the day
Am
Speak of the past,
Em
they slip in the back way
D C
Savin' the Day
D E
Savin' the Day
Am
When it gets to the point
Em
where it's driving you insane
[Outro]
D C
Savin' the Day
Am
You can't wait, you can't wait until tomorrow
D C
Savin' the day
D E
Savin' the day
Am Em C D
You can't wait, you can't wait until tomorrow
D C
Savin' the day
Am
You can't wait
D C
Savin' the day
D E
Savin' the day
Am Em C D
You can't wait, you can't wait until tomorrow
How to play Savin The Day
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.