Terminator
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Music and Lyrics by: Darrell Gilliard of 18 Hertz
Terminator
Original Music & Lyrics
Note: This song uses the same chord structure
Em, G, A, Em Listen to the song on Garageband.com
under band name 18 Hertz. About people out of touch
there feelings.
Pre-Chorus
The strumming pattern for each chord is 1 downstroke hold for one 1/2 note then
6 one-quarter notes.
Verse 1
Em
I’m a terminator
G
I’m a terminator
A
Sent here from another
Em
Time
Em
I’m a robot on the inside
G
I’m a robot on the inside
A
But outside I look just
Em
Fine
Verse 2
Em
I really want to feel everything
G
I really want to feel everything
A
But inside I'm just
Em
A machine
Em
I can calculate a billion times
G
I can calculate a billion times
A
But I don't know
Em
What it means
Pre-Chorus
1/2 Time
Em
I can’t feel a single emotion
G
A
Flowing from you to
Em
Me
Em
I’m a terminator
G
I’m a terminator
A
Sent here from another
Em
Time
Em
I came here to the past
G
I came here to the past
A
To stop the future of all
Em
Mankind
Verse 3
Em
I can’t feel anything
G
I can't fear anything
A
Inside I'm quite dead
Em
The only way I can relate
G
To you
A
Is through data
Em
flowing in my head
Chorus
Em
Phased plasma rifles
G
In the 40 watt range
A
Are the weapons I use
Em
To terminate your game
Em
Phased plasma rifles
G
In the 40 watt range
A
Are the weapons I use
Em
To terminate your game
Verse 4
Em
I can talk to you
G
But I seem quite cold
A
And to make matters worse
Em
I never get old
Em
I'm so strong and deadly
G
Like any bullet sent from hell
A
And though I smile at you friendly
Em
I can send you there as well
Verse 5
Em
I like to wear black leather
G
And lots of silver collars
A
But I get no thrill
Em
Out of making you holler
Em
I’m a terminator
G
Sent here from another time
A
A robot on the inside
Em
But outside I look just fine
How to play Terminator
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.