The Message
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Abm E F# x3
Abm
E F#
20,000 Hands reached that foreign land
Ab
But they only touched a dream
E
Words were different then
F#
He was cold again
Much too soon
Ab
It was obscene
E F#
The message was clear
Abm
That he laid down with his hands
E F#
To dead mindless embodiment
Abm
Of humanoid wax
E
Remember me
B
Remember me
A
Remember me
E F# Abm
Ab
E
Ripcords pierce the sky
F#
Fallout. All I love
Ab
They were waiting to be received
All of their minds
E F#
Were tuned into one mind
Ab
It was so terrible to conceive
E F#
The message was clear
Abm
That he laid down with his hands
E F#
To dead mindless embodiment
Abm
Of humanoid wax
E
Remember me
B
Remember me
A
Remember me
E F# Abm
B F#
Oh-ohooo---
Abm B
Oh-ohooo---
Ebm B
Oh-ohooo---
Abm F#
Ab
E F#
40,000 Feet march out the exit door
Ab
Left purpose perfectly trite
E
And when they hit the streets
F#
Their minds went blank again
Ab
They were searching for his name
E F#
The message was clear
Abm
That he laid down with his hands
E F#
To dead mindless embodiment
Abm
Of humanoid wax
E
Remember me
F#
Remember me
Abm
Remember me
E
Remember me
F#
Remember me
Abm
Remember me
B F#
Oh-ohooo---
Abm B
Oh-ohooo---
Ebm B Abm
Oh-ohooo---
How to play The Message
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Abm. 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.