Volcano
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Em A Em C
Em A Em C
The world is spinning fast tonight You can hurt yourself tryin’ to hold on.
Em A Em C
To what you used to be I’m so glad the past is all gone?
Em A Em C
Been out in the wild Been out in the night.
Em A Em C
Been out of your mind Do you live here or is this a vacation.
Em C G D Em
Oh Volcano, you don’t wanna, you don’t wanna know.
C G D Em
Volcano Something in you wants to blow.
C G D Em A Em C
Volcano You don’t wanna, you don’t wanna know.
Em A Em C
Your eyes were like landing lights They used to be the clearest blue.
Em A Em C
Now you don’t see so well The future’s gonna land on you.
Em A Em C
Been out in the wild Been out in the night.
Em A Em C
Been out of your mind Do you live here or is this a vacation.
Em C G D Em
Oh Volcano, you don’t wanna, you don’t wanna know.
C G D Em
Volcano Something in you wants to blow.
C G D Em
Volcano You don’t wanna, you don’t wanna know.
C G D Em
You’re on a piece of ground above a volcano.
Em
You were alone.
Em
Now you’re not alone.
Em
You were alone.
Em
YOU ARE ROCK ‘N ROLL.
Em
YOU AND I ARE ROCK ‘N ROLL.
Em
YOU ARE ROCK ‘N ROLL.
Em
YOU AND I ARE ROCK ‘N ROLL.
Em C G D Em
Oh Volcano, you don’t wanna, you don’t wanna know.
C G D Em
Volcano Something in you wants to blow.
C G D Em
Volcano You don’t wanna, you don’t wanna know.
C G D Em
You’re on a piece of ground above a volcano.
How to play Volcano
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.