Eve Of Destruction Chords by Jan & Dean

Tempo:
118.65 bpm
Chords used:

D

G

A

Bm

Gm

Tuning:Standard Tuning (EADGBE)Capo:+0fret
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Jan & Dean - Eve Of Destruction chords
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[N] [Gm] [F] [F#]
[G] [D]
In the Eastern world, [G] it [A] is exploding, [D] violence flaring, [G] and [A] bullets loading.
[D] You're old enough to kill, [G]
but not [A] for voting.
[D] You don't believe in war, [G] but what's that [A] gun you're toting?
[D] And even the Jordan River [G] has [A] bodies floating.
But [D] you tell me [G] you're [A] not [D] over again, [Bm] my
Oh, [G] you don't believe [A] we're on the eve of [D] destruction?
[G]
[A] [D] Don't you understand what [G] I'm trying [A] to say?
[D] And can't you feel the fears [G] I'm feeling [A] today?
[D] If the button is pushed, [G] there's no running [A] away.
[D] There'll be no one to [G] save with the world in [A] a grave.
[D] Take a look around you, boy.
[G] It's bound to [A] scare you, boy.
Can [D] you tell [G] me, oh my [A] [D]
[Bm] friend?
[G] Oh, you don't believe [A] we're on the eve [D] of destruction?
[G]
[A] [D]
Yeah, my blood's so mad, [G] feels like [A] wag your laden.
[D] I'm sitting here [G] just [A] contemplating.
[D] I can't twist the truth.
[G] It knows no [A] regulation.
[D] And a handful of senators [G] don't pass [A] legislation.
[D] And marches alone [G] can't bring [A] integration.
[D] When human respect is [G] [A] disintegrating,
[D] this whole crazy world [G] is too [A] frustrating.
[D] And you tell me [A] you're [D] not over again, [Bm] my friend?
[G] Oh, you don't believe [A] we're on the eve [D] of destruction?
[G]
[A] [D]
Think of all the hate [G] there is in [A] Red China.
[D] Then take a look around [G] to Watts, [A] California.
[D] You may leave here [G] for eight [A] days in space.
[D] But when you return, it's [G] the same [A] old place.
[D] The pounding of the drums, [G] the pride and [A] disgrace.
[D] You can bury your dead, [G] but don't leave [A] a trace.
[D] Meet your next door neighbor, [G] but don't [A] forget to say [D] grace.
And tell me [A] you're not [D] over
[Bm] again, my friend?
[G] You don't believe [A] we're on the eve of [D] destruction?
Oh, no, [G] you don't believe [A] we're on the eve of [D] destruction?
[G]
Key:  
D
1321
G
2131
A
1231
Bm
13421112
Gm
123111113
D
1321
G
2131
A
1231
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Let's start jamming Jan & Dean - Eve Of Destruction chords, familiarize yourself with these chords - G, A, D, G, D and A in sequence. To master the tempo, it's wise to start at 59 BPM before aiming for the song's 119 BPM. Align the capo with your vocal depth and chord choice, bearing in mind the song's original key: D Major.

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[N] _ [Gm] _ _ _ _ [F] _ _ [F#] _
_ _ _ [G] _ _ _ [D] _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ In the Eastern world, [G] it [A] is exploding, [D] _ violence flaring, [G] and [A] bullets loading.
[D] You're old enough to kill, _ [G]
but not [A] for voting.
[D] You don't believe in war, [G] but what's that [A] gun you're toting?
[D] And even the Jordan River [G] has [A] bodies floating.
But [D] you tell me [G] you're [A] not _ [D] over again, [Bm] my_
_ Oh, [G] you don't believe [A] we're on the eve of [D] destruction? _ _
_ _ _ _ [G] _ _ _ _
[A] _ _ _ [D] Don't you understand what [G] I'm trying [A] to say?
[D] And can't you feel the fears [G] I'm feeling [A] today?
[D] If the button is pushed, [G] there's no running [A] away.
[D] There'll be no one to [G] save with the world in [A] a grave.
[D] Take a look around you, boy.
[G] It's bound to [A] scare you, boy.
Can [D] you tell [G] me, oh my [A] _ _ [D] _ _ _ _
[Bm] friend?
_ [G] Oh, you don't believe [A] we're on the eve [D] of destruction? _ _
_ _ _ [G] _ _ _ _ _
[A] _ _ _ _ [D] _ _ _ _
_ _ Yeah, my blood's so mad, [G] feels like [A] wag your laden.
[D] I'm sitting here [G] just _ [A] contemplating.
[D] I can't twist the truth.
[G] It knows no [A] regulation.
[D] And a handful of senators [G] don't pass [A] legislation.
[D] And marches alone [G] can't bring [A] integration.
[D] When human respect is [G] _ [A] disintegrating,
[D] this whole crazy world [G] is too [A] frustrating.
[D] And you tell me [A] you're _ _ [D] not over again, [Bm] my friend?
_ [G] Oh, you don't believe [A] we're on the eve [D] of destruction? _ _
_ _ _ _ [G] _ _ _ _
[A] _ _ _ _ [D] _ _ _ _
_ _ _ Think of all the hate [G] there is in [A] Red China.
[D] Then take a look around [G] to Watts, [A] California.
[D] You may leave here [G] for eight [A] days in space.
[D] But when you return, it's [G] the same [A] old place.
[D] The pounding of the drums, [G] the pride and [A] disgrace.
[D] You can bury your dead, [G] but don't leave [A] a trace.
[D] Meet your next door neighbor, [G] but don't [A] forget to say [D] grace.
And tell me [A] you're not _ [D] _ over _
[Bm] again, my friend?
[G] You don't believe [A] we're on the eve of [D] destruction? _ _
_ Oh, no, [G] you don't believe [A] we're on the eve of [D] destruction? _ _
_ _ _ _ [G] _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Facts about this song

This song was penned by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri.

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