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The Final Countdown - Riff


"The Final Countdown" is a renowned rock song in its original key of F# minor, performed by the Swedish band Europe. Released in 1986, the track was written by the band's guitarist, Joey Tempest. The song's powerful and catchy melody, accompanied by a distinctive synthesizer riff, quickly made it a global hit, reaching the top of the charts in numerous countries. Interestingly, the iconic keyboard intro was created by the band's keyboardist, Mic Michaeli, as a joke during soundcheck. This upbeat anthem became Europe's signature song, solidifying their place in the rock music scene.

The Final Countdown - Riff - Europe

la sol la re
la# la la# la sol
la# la la# re
sol fa sol fa mi sol fa

la sol la re
la# la la# la sol
la# la la# re
sol fa sol fa mi sol fa

la sol la re
la# la la# la sol
la# la la# re
sol fa sol fa mi sol fa

la sol la re
la# la la# la sol
la# la la# re
sol fa sol fa mi sol fa
mi fa sol
fa sol la sol fa mi re
la# la
la# la sol la