Throw Down
Learn how to play Throw Down by Tenacious D with a complete chord chart, highlighted chords and a layout optimized for mobile.
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Intro riff:
e|---0----0-----0---0---|
B|---3b5--5br3--1---0---|
G|----------------------|
D|----------------------|
A|----------------------|
E|----------------------|
Verse riff:
x x
e|------------------------------|
B|--(1)----------------1-----1--|
G|---2-----2-----2-----2--2--0--|
D|---2-----2-----2-----2--2--2--|
A|---0-----0-----0--------0-----|
E|------------------------------|
d d d u d u
Am
Moses came down from a hill
Am
Holding the rules in his hands
Am
He looked all around
Am
Suddenly found
Am Am
No one was listening, it's time to throw down so
Chorus:
Am - F - D - G
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Am - F - D - G
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Am - F - D - G
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E
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= Intro riff =
Am
Jesus turned water to wine
Am
The star in the sky was a sign
Am
They called him a liar
Am
You're not the Messiah
Am Am
Get out of the temple it's time to throw down so
= Chorus =
Then came a man I can't name
Because if I do I'll be maimed
They'll chop off my head
And then I'll be dead
You know who I'm talkin' about, it's time to throw down so
= Chorus =
Dm Am
All religions of the world today
G Am
We got to leave them alone
Dm Am
We got to use our fucking brains today
F
Before we're gone
E E E
Before we're gooooooooooone
Haa right now!
Breakdown Riff:
Am - D - Am - D
Am - G - D - C - G
Am
The three of them fought in the rain
Am
The world was completely insane
Am
Sound the alarms, nuclear bombs
Am
You crazy motherfucker, now it's time to throwdown so
= Chorus =
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| / slide up
| \ slide down
| h hammer-on
| p pull-off
| ~ vibrato
| + harmonic
| x Mute note
| b Bend
| pb Pre-bend
| br Bend release
| pbr Pre-bend release
| brb Bend release bend
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How to play Throw Down
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 B. 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.