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A
[Verse 1]
A D A
It aint because I'm feeling sentimental
A E A
About all the happy times we once shared
A D A
And it ain't because you drive me near half mental
A E A
Trying to decide if you still care
[Verse 2]
A D A
And it ain't because that ring ain't on your finger
A E A
Even though mine's still right here where it belongs
A D A
And it aint because the memories that linger
A D A
Like words from some old Merle Haggars song
[Pre Chorus]
D
And it aint because all of the sorrow
A
We can talk about all that tomorrow
E A A7
That is if tomorrow comes at all
[Chorus]
D A
It's cause of the zombies, (cause of the zombies) that are outside the door (outside the
door)
E A
It's because of the zombies, (cause of the zombies) they weren't out there before ore
A7
ore
D A
It's because of the zombies, (cause of the zombies) all rotten and grey (rotten and
grey)
E A
It's because of the zombies, (cause of the zombies) that I need you to stay
[Verse 3]
A D A
Now I know that you don't believe in zombies
A E A
And I know I might have lied to you maybe once, maybe twice before
A D A
ANd I know it's probably a little too late for me to say to you, that I'm sorry
A E A
But I really, can't let you walk out of that door
[Pre Chorus]
D
And it aint because all of the sorrow
A
We can talk about all that tomorrow
E A A7
That is if tomorrow comes at all
[Chorus]
D A
It's cause of the zombies, (cause of the zombies) that are outside the door (outside the
door)
E A
It's because of the zombies, (cause of the zombies) they weren't out there before ore
A7
ore
D A
It's because of the zombies, (cause of the zombies) all rotten and grey (rotten and
grey)
E A A7
It's because of the zombies, (cause of the zombies) that I need you to stay
[Bridge]
D A
Now I know that you don't approve of all of my habits
D A
All my guns and my flags and my chew, and all my tattoos
D A
But I've gotten good at bullseyen' puppies crustaceons and rabbits
B7 E E7
And maybe now I can put all of them skills to some use
[Chorus]
(quiet)
D A
It's cause of the zombies, (cause of the zombies) that are outside the door (outside the
door)
E A
It's because of the zombies, (cause of the zombies) they weren't out there before ore
A7
ore
(Loud)
D A
It's because of the zombies, (cause of the zombies) all rotten and grey (rotten and
grey)
E A D A
It's because of the zombies, (cause of the zombies) that I need you to stay
How to play Zombies
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.