The End Of History
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capo 1)
A E
Headlights cross my bedroom wall
G D
I don't want to sleep
F A
Restlessness and nervousness
D E
Are my constant friends
A E
I stayed in hoping you would call
G D
Every night last week
F A
Watching films on video
D E
Time and time again
C G
Something strange is happening
Bb F
I believe the world
G# C
Is a book for which
F G
A happy ending has been found
C G
I dreamed I saw a city full
Bb F
Of monstrous little girls
G# Bb
Fifty metres tall they
C G
Crushed the buildings to the ground
C G
I heard they put a telescope
Bb F
In orbit round the earth
G# C
And with it saw an asteroid
F G
Rushing towards us
D# Bb
But I'm not scared, I live in hope
C# G#
For better or for worse
B D#
There must be light beyond the void
G# Bb
Yes, I know there must
D# Bb
Headlights cross my bedroom wall
C# G#
I can't bear to sleep
B C#
Ever since you called I've been
D# Bb
So happy I could weep
D# Bb
The sky tonight is full of stars
C# G#
Searchlights and balloons
B D#
The world is ending, here we are
G# Bb
Together in my room
F# C#
I'll be yours and you'll be mine
E B
At the end of history
D F#
Through the darkness we will shine
B C#
Never lose your love for me
How to play The End Of History
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.