The Ants
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
5th traste
CAPO ON 5
Chord Dictionary
Dbaug Emmaj7 E7 E7(b13) Dm6 Eaug
e|---5-----0----0-----0-----0---0---|
B|---6-----0----0-----1-----0---5---|
G|---7-----0----1-----1-----2---5---|
D|---7-----1----0-----0-----3---6---|
A|---4-----2----2-----2-----5---7---|
E|---------0----0-----0-------------|
[Verse]
C
Intrusive thoughts
E
Intrusive face
Am A7
Intrusive memories lose their grace
Dm
Elusive nights
Dbaug
Elusive days
G Emmaj7
Call a truce with unknown haze
[Verse]
C
Exclusive frights
E
As seen on TV
Am
Where storefronts burn brighter
A7
Where shade isn’t free
Dm
Delusive hope
Dbaug
Delusive laughter
G
Failed to form
Emmaj7
To roam hereafter
[Chorus]
Am
Allow the ants to
E7
crawl upon your legs
Dm6
Can't win this, dear
A pyrrhic year
E7(b13)
Appearing consequences
Am
Allow the ants to
E7
Make their little trail
Dm6
To slowly fester,
Controlled disaster
Eaug
Certainty obtained
[Verse]
C
Reclusive times
E
Reclusive year
Am
Worse case scenarios
A7
Steer you clearly into
Dm
Grassy knolls
Dbaug
Lengthy falls
G
Shower thoughts
Emmaj7
In stereo
[Verse]
C E
What do you do
Am A7
You repeat bromides
Dm Dbaug
Till you're getting through
G
Till you're not black and blue
[Solo] (The original solo isn't on guitar)
Am E7 Dm6 Eaug
e|-5---------7---12-10-12-13-12------------------------------|
B|-----------------------------------2-3------------3-6---5--|
G|-----------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus]
Am
Allow the ants to
E7
Crawl upon your legs
Dm6
Can't win this, dear
A pyrrhic year
E7(b13)
Appearing consequences
Am
Allow the ants to
E7
Make their little trail
Dm6
To slowly fester,
Controlled disaster
Eaug
Certainty obtained
(same solo but without capo) This solo does not consider the capo but the chords above
Am E7 Dm6 Eaug
e|-10--------12---17-15-17-18-17-----------------------------|
B|-----------------------------------7-8----------8-11---10--|
G|-----------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------|
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How to play The Ants
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 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.