Time Bomb
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[Intro: ]
Bm, G, A (x2)
G D
From the get-go I knew this was hard to hold,
G D
Like a crash the whole thing spun out of control,
G
Oh on a wire we were dancing,
A
To kids no consequences,
Bm
Pull the trigger without thinking,
A
There’s only one way down this road,
[Refrão]
B G
It was like a time-bomb started in motion,
A
We were only destined to explode,
B
If I had to pull you out of a wreckage,
A G
I would never let you go,
B
We’re like a time-bomb,
A G
Gonna lose it let’s diffuse it,
B
Baby we’re like a time-bomb but I need it,
A G
Wouldn’t have it any other way,
Interlude:
G
Verse:
G D
Well there’s no way out of this so let’s stay in,
G D
Have a storm that could just soak us to an end,
G
Oh resistance is useless,
A
Just two kids stupid and fearless,
Bm
Like a bullet shooting a lesson,
A
There’s only one day down this road,
[Refrão]
B G
It was like a time-bomb started in motion,
A
We were only destined to explode,
B
If I had to pull you out of a wreckage,
A G
I would never let you go,
B
We’re like a time-bomb,
A G
Gonna lose it let’s diffuse it,
B
Baby we’re like a time-bomb but I need it,
A G
Wouldn’t have it any other way,
Interlude: (Open)
G
Bridge:
G A Bm A
Had your heart in my hands like a time-bomb ticking,
G A Bm A
It goes off we start again when it breaks we fix it,
G A Bm A
Got my heart in your hands like a time-bomb ticking,
G A Bm A
We should know better though we won’t let go,
Interlude:
G
[Refrão]
B G
It was like a time-bomb started in motion,
A
We were only destined to explode,
B
If I had to pull you out of a wreckage,
A G
I would never let you go,
B
We’re like a time-bomb,
A G
Gonna lose it let’s diffuse it,
B
Baby we’re like a time-bomb but I need it,
A G
Wouldn’t have it any other way,
Outro:
Bm, G, A (x2)
How to play Time Bomb
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 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.