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[Intro]
B A E A E
[Verse 1]
A
Like a gun in a bible
E
It's the secret I keep
A
We were prophets on hillsides
E
Back in London last week
[Verse 2]
B C#m
Now I drive back to the main shop
A E B
Disappears like a dream
C#m
And I broke my good hand
A E
Out here pouring concrete
[Chorus]
A B
All I do is lose
E
Feels like whiplash
C#m B
On the tarmac
A B
Oooooh
E
When I come back
C#m B A
It's like whiplash
[Instrumental]
B E A E A E
[Verse 3]
A
Like a dog in a bathtub
E
(I'm) hiding out from the storm
A
The label's gone quiet
E B
All my calls get ignored
[Verse 4]
C#m A
I head down to the dive bar
E B
And when I walk in Sam leaves
C#m A
The faithful apostles
E
Lean in close when I speak
[Chorus]
A B
I wish it was you
E
Feels like whiplash
C#m B
On the tarmac
A B
Oooooh
E
When I come back
C#m B A
It's like whiplash
[Outro]
B E A
How to play Whiplash
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 B. 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.