The Empire
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Intro: Drum Rolls
then
Am F Dm x4
verse 1:
Am C F
Sink your teeth into me
Am C F
Bite so hard it bleeds
Am C
I need some answers
F Am C F
more than ever please!
Refrain:
Am G/B
We are fallen angels
C G/B F
with no place to go
Am G/B
we are fallen angels
C G/B F
looking for a home
Chorus 1:
Am
You are dead you're
C Em G
alive but why?
Am
You're the empire
C
the rebellion but
Em G F
why? Just look at
your hands holding
them tight to your
Am F
chest! Look at your
hands what have they
E E E Dm C G/B
done to the wrists?
Post Chorus: Bass Solo
Am C F x2
verse 2:
Am C F
Reach your head into
Am C
me stir up bitter
F Am
memories Steal my
C F
dreams while I'm
Am C F
asleep please!
(Repeat Refrain)
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Bridge: Beat switched from 3/4 to standard 4/4
Am
My head turned with
G
a doorknob as you
walked in the
F
room as you
E
walked in the room
Am
My head turned with
G
a doorknob as you
walked in the
F
room as you
E Drum Rolls
walked in the room
Chorus 2:
Am
You are dead you're
C Em G
alive but why?
Am
You're the empire
C Em G
the rebellion but why?
Am
You are dead you're
C Em G
alive but why?
Am
You're the empire
C Em G
the rebellion but why?
Outro: Am C G x2, Am(hold)
How to play The Empire
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.