The Countdown
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
Am Bm
C
D C
G
[Verso 1]
N.C. D G
Fingerprints on windows, christmas trees on top of cars
D C G
Details of a lonely night to remind me I'm not where you are
C G
The sky looked like a mason jar filled up with fireflies
D C G
A night bird becomes that way when it has too much on its mind
[Refrão]
G C
I'm counting county lines, I see my breath tonight
D C G
I keep the heat off, the radio up, I sing to every line
C G
Hum just to stay awake, guess the coffee don't cost a thing
D C G
Let the countdown begin, I know how it ends, a losers hearbreak
[Verso 2]
D G
Love is not an accident or something that sets you free
D
Though sometimes came and went it never
C G
packs its things and truly leaves
C G
Lonely a few hours now and the steering wheel is cold
D
I haven't known the last two songs and
C G
lonesome became much more alone
[Refrão]
G C
I'm counting county lines, I see my breath tonight
D C G
I keep the heat off, the radio up, I sing to every line
C G
Hum just to stay awake, guess the coffee don't cost a thing
D C G
Let the countdown begin, I know how it ends, a losers hearbreak
[Ponte]
Am Bm
C
D C
G
[Refrão]
G C
I'm counting county lines, I see my breath tonight
D C G
I keep the heat off, the radio up, I sing to every line
C G
Hum just to stay awake, guess the coffee don't cost a thing
D C G
Let the countdown begin, I know how it ends, a losers hearbreak
Outro:
D C G
Let the countdown begin, I know how it ends, a losers hearbreak
How to play The Countdown
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 Am. 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.