Staying With The Bomb
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
D G
D G
[Verse 1]
D
Growing up I was a weird kid
G
Never had friends to play with
D
I somehow got fascinated
G
With anything that exploded
Bm A
A normal life wasn't in the cards for me...
Bm A A
When I blew up the shed, dad made me join the military
[Verse 2]
D
I dont have a wife and kids
G
It's not the kind of life I live
D
This is all I have to give
G
An expertise in explosives
Bm A
With this one I may have met my match...
A A A
I always said "When I go out, I'll go out with a blast"
[Chorus]
G
There are still kids in the building
D A
Come on Charlie slow your breathing
G A
Everyone needs you to remain calm
G
This is what gives my life meaning
D A
No way in hell am I leaving
G A
Saving myself right now would be wrong
D
I'm staying with the bomb.
[Verse 3]
D
My father's temper was explosive
G
Years ago a therapist
D
Thought maybe that's why I do this
G
Well I think that's too obvious
Bm A
But right now my childhood don't matter much...
Bm A A
If I dont disarm this thing those kids won't ever grow up
[Chorus]
G
There are still kids in the building
D A
Come on Charlie slow your breathing
G A
Everyone needs you to remain calm
G
This is what gives my life meaning
D A
No way in hell am I leaving
G A
Saving myself right now would be wrong
D
I'm staying with the bomb.
G
I'm staying with the bo-omb.
D
I'm staying with the bomb.
G
I'm staying with the bo-omb.
[Bridge]
D
No guts no glory
G
Just like Major told me
D G
Maybe the weird kid's gonna save the day
D
No guts no glory
G
This is my part in the story
D G A
I got a feeling it's gonna be okay
[Outro]
G A
This is the only place I belong
G A
This is the only place I belong
D
I'm staying... with the bomb.
How to play Staying With The Bomb
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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.