Stomp
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[Intro ]
G#m7 C#7/G# G#m7 C#7/G#
verse 1
G#m7
Split second spark silence
C#7
Everything comes to a stop
F#maj7
As your mind fills up with wonder and it
E B
Starts to set up shop
G#m7
Opportunity and possibility
C#7
Walk into view
F#maj7
When the big idea pops up and it
E B
Gets the drop on you
G#m7
The gears in your head
Turn the fears in your heart
C#7
What lies ahead?
F#maj7
Could it be the start of a new day?
With a new way?
E B
And what's it gonna take to make this work?
G#m7
There's a fire in your mind and it's starting to spread
C#7/G#
Rubber bullets bounce around inside of your head
G#m7
The wheels are turning, midnight oil burning
G#
So get up and get the show on the road
Chorus 1
A
Wastin' all my time
E F#
Say that to my face
A
DJ killed the vibe
E F#
Stale noise fills this space
A
You can't turn us down
E F#
We won't be replaced
A
Singing with one voice
B
Songs you can't erase
Guitar Solo
A E F#
A E F#
A E F#
A E F#
verse 2
G#m7
Blackout in your brain gives you pain
C#7
'Cause you're blowing a fuse
F#maj7
So you run and check the breakers but
E B
There's nothing left to lose
G#m7 C#7
Ambiguity and liability poison the air
F#maj7
When the higher-ups have shut you down
E B
And they don't even care
G#m7
You lose common sense
When you use Comic Sans
C#7
So you pick a better font
And you make a better plan
F#maj7
On a new day
With a new way
E B
'Cause you've got what it takes to make this work
G#m7
So fire up, fire up, 'cause we're back on the grid
C#7/G#
The odds are stacked against you but you're making a bid
G#m7
The song has power, but you've gotta sing it louder
G#
Crank it up and let the speakers explode
Chorus 2
A
Wastin' all my time
E F#
Say that to my face
A
DJ killed the vibe
E F#
Stale noise fills this space
A
You can't turn us down
E F#
We won't be replaced
A
Singing with one voice
B
Songs you can't erase
Ending
C#
How to play Stomp
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#m7. 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.