The Countdown
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
"The Countdown" - Eddie Noack
A-side on the single "The Countdown / Honeymoon With The Blues" (1962)
Track 26 of 30 on the album "Ain't the Reaping Ever Done? (1962-1976)" (2015)
Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwoOTWS5fck
[Intro]
N.C. G7 C
The countdown has started 'til my world falls apart
[Verse 1]
C C7 F
I just received the papers and the sad news I must face
F C D7 G7
In thirty days, I'll lose you unless I contest the case
C C7 F
But I won't try to hold you if I've lost your heart
G7 C C7
And the countdown has started 'til my world falls apart
[Verse 2]
F C C7
I can only hope you'll change your mind as I count each lonely day
F D7 G7
And as I count all the long, dark nights, all I can do is pray
C C7 F
Then my love will act as lawyer to step in and take my part
G7 C F C
But the countdown has started 'til my world falls apart
[Interlude]
G7
C C7
[Verse 3]
F C C7
I've run out of days, so now I'll count the hours, twenty-four
F D7 G7
And I'll still be counting minutes when you walk through the courthouse door
C C7 F
Hoping you won't push the button that will break my heart
G7 C
The countdown has started 'til my world falls apart
How to play The Countdown
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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.