Strange Days
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Em Am Em Am
Strange Days have found us
Em Am Em G F#
Strange Days have tracked us down
Gm Cm Gm Cm
They're going to destroy
Gm Cm Gm
Our Casual joys
G B Bb F E7
We shall go on playing or find a new town.
(G B Bb F)3x E7
Em Am Em Am
Strange eyes fill strange rooms
Em Am Em G F#
Voices will signal their tired end
Gm Cm Gm Cm
The hostess is grinning
Gm Cm Gm
Her guests sleep from sinning
G B
Hear me talk of sin
Bb F E7
And you know this is it
(G B Bb F)3x E7
Em Am Em Am
Strange days have found us
Em Am Em G F#
And with their strange hours we linger alone
Gm Cm Gm Cm Gm Cm Gm
Bodies confused Memories misused
G B Bb
As we run from the day to a strange
F E7
night of stone.
How to play Strange Days
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.