The Uncanny Valley
View chords used in this chart
RIFF: Dm D (x3)
G
D5 D#5 C5 D5
Careful, the heathen wants to play... Do you wanna be saved?
D5 D#5 C5 D5
Someone doesn't feel himself today... What a way to behave
D5 D#5 C5 D5
When does your karma start to disarm your explosive demeanor?
G
It's not a reason to seethe
G
I see you showing your teeth
G
These are the valleys of greed
RIFF
Bb Dm
I can't believe my eyes
Bb Dm
There's a fire across my skies
Bb Dm
There's only so much left
Bb
But what does it matter
C
Everything is shut off
RIFF
D5 D#5 C5 D5
Careful, the medicine's designed to stain, so we can see your veins
D5 D#5 C5 D5
Rose Americana pennies will rain, in the face of the sane
D5 D#5 C5 D5
Better depression builds hungry legends I always imagined
G
the end was here in our sights
G
I never said it was right
G
This is the battle we fight
RIFF
Bb Dm
Oh, I can't believe my eyes
Bb Dm
There's a fire across my skies
Bb Dm
There's only so much left
Bb
But what does it matter
C
Everything is shut off
RIFF
SOLO (Chorus chords)
Bb Dm
Oh, I can't believe my eyes
Bb Dm
There's a fire across my skies
Bb Dm
There's only so much left
Bb
But what does it matter
C
Everything is shut off
How to play The Uncanny Valley
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.