Time Bomb
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[Intro ]
E D# C#
E D# C#
(Slide up the G string to the 16th fret guitar/11th
fret on the c string for ukulele and vibrato)
[Verso 1]
E A
I got a time bomb
C#
And it's ready to blow
E A
I got a time bomb
C#
Just like I told you before
A
You think you'll run away
E
And live to fight another day
A A#
But what do you think you're running from?
[Verso 2]
E A
I got a chainsaw
C#
All shiny and new
E A
I got a chainsaw
C#
And I'm looking for you
A
You used to fool around
E
And try to make me look the clown
A A#
But who do you think you're fooling now?
Solo
E D# C#
E D# C#
(Slide up the G string to the 16th fret guitar/11th fret
on the c string for ukulele and vibrato)
[Verso 3]
E A
I got a time bomb
C#
And it's ready to blow
E A
I got a chain saw
C#
And it's rarin' to go
A
You're begging on your knees, now
E
"Dear God, don't kill me, please!"
A A#
But who do you think you're talking to?
Outro
C# D# E
C# D# E
C# D# E
C# D# E
E
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 E. 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.