Whiplash
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INTRO
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I-9-9-9-9----------I-9-9-9-9----------I-9-9-9-9----------I-9-9-9-9----------I
I-9-9-9-9----------I-9-9-9-9----------I-9-9-9-9----------I-9-9-9-9----------I
I-7-7-7-7----------I-7-7-7-7----------I-7-7-7-7----------I-7-7-7-7----------I
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END INTRO
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I-9----------------I-9----------------I-9----------------I-9----------------I
I-9----------------I-9----------------I-9----------------I-9----------------I
I-7----------------I-7----------------I-7----------------I-7----------------I
RIFF A END RIFF A
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I--------------------I
I------------7-6-5-2-I
I------------7-6-5-2-I
I--------------------I
I-0#########---------I
RIFF B END RIFF B
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I--------------------I
I------------------5-I
I------------------5-I
I-0###############---I
RIFF C END RIFF C
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I-5--5-4-2-----------------------I
I-5--5-4-2-----4-4-4--4-4-4--4---I
I-3--3-2-0---4-4-4-4--4-4-4--4---I
I----------0-2-2-2-2--2-2-2--2-0-I
RIFF D END RIFF D
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I-7--6--5-----------I
I-7--6--5--7--6--5--I
I-5--4--3--7--6--5--I
I----------5--4--3--I
RIFF E END RIFF E
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I-8-7-5---5-----5---------I
I-------7-----7---0-0-0-0-I
RIFF F
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I-2---4-4-4---2---4---2--I-2---4-4-4---2---4---2--I-2---4-4-4---2---4---2--I
I-2---4-4-4---2---4---2--I-2---4-4-4---2---4---2--I-2---4-4-4---2---4---2--I
I-0---2-2-2---0---2---0--I-0---2-2-2---0---2---0--I-0---2-2-2---0---2---0--I
END RIFF F
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I-2---4-4-4---2---4---2--I-(2)--------------------I-2---4-4-4---2----4---4-I
I-2---4-4-4---2---4---2--I-(2)--------------------I-2---4-4-4---2----4---4-I
I-0---2-2-2---0---2---0--I-(0)--------------------I-0---2-2-2---0----2---2-I
Here's the song:
INTRO
RIFF A x 8
RIFF B x 4
RIFF B x 4
Late at night all systems go
You have come to see the show
We do our best You're the rest
You make it real you know
There is a feeling deep inside
That drives you fuckin' mad
A feeling of a hammerhead
You need it oh so bad
RIFF C x 3
Adrenalin starts to flow
You're thrashing all around
Acting like a maniac
WHIPLASH
RIFF A x 4
RIFF B x 4
Bang your head against the stage
Like you never did before
Make it ring Make it bleed
Make it really sore
In a frenzied madness
with your leather and your spikes
Heads are bobbing all around
It is hot as hell tonight
RIFF C x 3
Adrenalin starts to flow
You're thrashing all around
Acting like a maniac
WHIPLASH
RIFF A x 4
RIFF B x 4
Here on the stage the Marshal noise
is piercing through your ears
It kicks your ass kick your face
Exploding feeling nears
Now is the time to let it rip
To let it fuckin' loose
We are gathered here to maim and kill
Cause this is what we choose
RIFF C x 3
Adrenalin starts to flow
You're thrashing all around
Acting like a maniac
WHIPLASH
RIFF D
RIFF E x 24 (last 16 with solo)
E5 (VII fret)
RIFF A x 4 (with solo)
RIFF B x 4
The show is through the metal is gone
It is time to hit the road
Another town Another gig
Again we will explode
Hotel rooms and motorways
Life out here is raw
But we will never stop
We will never quit
cause we are Metallica
RIFF C x 3
Adrenalin starts to flow
You're thrashing all around
Acting like a maniac
RIFF C x 1
RIFF F x 1
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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 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.