Tick Tick Boom - The Hives

Tick Tick Boom

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Bm E D A
Yeah I was right all along
Bm E D A
Yeah You come tagging along
Bm E D A
Exhibit A On a tray What you say Ends up thrown in your face
Bm E D A
Exhibit B What you see Well that’s me I’ll put you back in your place
E
Yeah I’ve done it before
G
And I can do it some more
Bm
So what you waiting for?
Bm E D A
Yeah I was right all along
 
Chorus
 
E
You know I’ve done it before
G
And I can do it some more
D
I’ve got my eye on the score
A
I’m gonna cut through the floor
G
It’s too late, It’s too soon, Or is it
no sound ?
Tick Tick Tick Tick Tick Tick Tick … Boom!!
 
Yeah (3x)
I was right you were wrong
Yeah (3x)
Going, going you’re gone!
I saw you yesterday, waiting too much
Till it slipped through your hands
And then you stagger to your feet and out the door
‘Coz there’s no second chance!
 
Chorus
 
Bm
Now you come crying to me
Bm
But it’s too late!
Bm
The man you’re proud to be
Bm
But it’s too late!
Bm
Get your head out of the sand
Bm
But it’s too late
too late
too late...(figure out when start Chorus)
 
Chorus:
G
It’s too late
G
It’s too soon
....
Or is it …
 
Tick Tick Tick Tick Tick Tick Tick….

How to play Tick Tick Boom

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Bm. 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.

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