Strangest Party
View chords used in this chart
INXS - A. Farriss/M. Hutchence
from: The Greatest Hits
CHORDS - all three chords are barre chords
D# G# A#
e----6-----4-----6----
B----8-----4-----6----
G----8-----5-----7----
D----8-----6-----8----
A----6-----6-----8----
E----6-----4-----6----
D# for whole verse (not a chord, mostly a bass lead)
Welcome to the strangest party, baby
It's like we're staring at the sun
Everybodies got their invitations
Hoping that you're gonna come, yeah
D# G# D#
These are the times (times)
D# G# D#
These are the crimes (crimes)
D# G# D#
What are we waiting for
D# G# D#
What are we hating for
D# for whole verse (not a chord, mostly a bass lead)
You're part of the solution or part of the problem
You're gonna have to dance with one
You're giving up on the future, honey
I'll count you out of having some, yeah some
D# G# D#
These are the times (times)
D# G# D#
These are the crimes (crimes)
D# G# D#
What are we waiting for
D# G# D#
What are we hating for
D# G# D#
Here comes the rain
D# G# A# D#
Yeah, here comes the rain
(Solo Guitar - in progress)
D# G# D#
These are the times
D# G# D#
These are the crimes
D# G# D#
What are we waiting for
D# G# D#
What are we hating for
D# G# D#
These are the times (times)
D# G# D#
These are the crimes (crimes)
D# G# D#
What are we waiting for
(What are we)
D# G# D#
What are we hating for
(waiting for)
D# G# D#
Wash away the pain
D# G# A# D#
Into the blue sea, yeah
D# G# D#
These are the times (times)
D# G# D#
These are the crimes (crimes)
D# G# D#
What are we waiting for
(What are we)
D# G# D#
What are we hating for
(waiting for)
D# G# D#
Wash away the rain
D# G# A# D#
Into the blue sea, yeah
D# G# A# D#
These are the times
D# G# A# D#
These are the times
How to play Strangest Party
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 A. 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.