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A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

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The Final CountDown

"The Final Countdown" is a rock anthem by the Swedish rock band Europe, released in 1986 as the lead single from their third studio album of the same name. The song features a powerful keyboard riff, catchy melody, and soaring vocals by lead singer Joey Tempest. Lyrically, "The Final Countdown" is about embarking on a journey into the unknown and facing the challenges that lie ahead with determination and courage. The song's energetic and anthemic sound made it a commercial success, topping charts in numerous countries around the world and becoming one of the band's signature songs. "The Final Countdown" remains a classic rock staple and a favorite among fans of '80s music, known for its infectious energy and memorable chorus.
The Final Countdown - Europe

C# b C# f#
D C# D C# b
D C# D f#
b b b a g# b a
[4x]

g# a b
a b C#
b a g# f#
D C#
D C# b C#

C# b C# f#
D C# D C# b
D C# D f#
b b b a g# b a

C# b C# f#
D C# D C# b
D C# D f#
b b b a g# b a

g# a b
a b C#
b a g# f#
D C#
D C# b C#
D b C#

a g# e f#
Uh, uh, uh, uh
f# f# g# a g# f#
We’re leaving together
f# f# g# a f#
But still it’s farewell
f# f# g# a g# f# c#
And maybe we’ll come back
a g# f# e e
To earth, who can tell?

f# f# g# a g# f# e e
I guess there is no one to blame
a a b a g# f# ( a b a g# f# )
We’re leaving ground ( leaving ground )
f# f# g# a g# f# e f# g#
Will things ever be the same again?

f# f# a a g# g# f#
It’s the final countdown

C# b C# f#
D C# D C# b
D C# D f#
b b b a g# b a

g# g# g# a g# f#
The final countdown

C# b C# f#
D C# D C# b
D C# D f#
b b b a g# b a

g# f#
Oh, oh
f# f# g# a g# fa#, g# f#
We’re heading for Venus, Venus
f# f# g# a f#
And still we stand tall
a a g# f# g# f#
Cause maybe they’ve seen us
g# g# f# e e
And welcome us all
f# f# g# a g# f# e e
With so many light years to go
a a b C# b a f# ( a b a g# f# )
And things to be found ( to be found )
a a b C# C# b b a a g#
I’m sure that we’ll all miss her so

f# f# a a g# g# f#
It’s the final countdown

C# b C# f#
D C# D C# b
D C# D f#
b b b a g# b a

g# g# g# a g# f#
The final countdown

C# b C# f#
D C# D C# b
D C# D f#
b b b a g# b a

g# g# g# a g# f#
The final countdown

g# a b
a b C#
b a g# f#
D C#
C# D C# b C#

[Guitarra toca]
C# b C# f#
D C# D C# b
D C# D f#
b b b a g# b a

C# b C# f#
D C# D C# b
D C# D f#
b b b a g# b a

g# g# g# a g# f#
The final countdown

g# a b
a b C#
b a g# f#
D C#

a g#
Oh, oh
f# f# a a g# g# f#
It’s the final countdown

C# b C# f#
D C# D C# b
D C# D f#
b b b a g# b a

g# g# g# a g# f#
The final countdown

C# b C# f#
D C# D C# b
D C# D f#
b b b a g# b a

g# g# g# a g# g# g# g#
The final countdown, down, down, down