Wall of death
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A D A
Let me ride on the Wall of Death one more time
F#m D E
Let me ride on the Wall of Death one more time
D
You've wasted time on the other rides
E
But this is the nearest to bein' alive
A D E A D A
Let me take my chances on the Wall of Death
You can go with the crazy people in the Crooked House
You can fly away on the Rocket or spin in the Mouse
The Tunnel of Love might amuse you,
Noah's Ark might confuse you
But let me take my chances on the Wall of Death
D A D A E
On the Wall of Death all the world is far from me
F#m D E
On the Wall of Death its the nearest... to being free
You are goin' nowhere when you ride on the Carousel
I may be strong but what's the use of ringin' a bell
The Switchback will make you crazy
Beware the Bearded Lady
Oh let me take my chances on the Wall of Death
How to play Wall of death
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.