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Exit Music (For A Film)


"Exit Music (For A Film)" by Radiohead is a song in the key of E minor. It was written by the band's members, Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Colin Greenwood, and Philip Selway. The track was composed specifically for the film "Romeo + Juliet" directed by Baz Luhrmann. Released in 1996 as part of the album "OK Computer", it showcases Radiohead's unique blend of alternative rock and electronic elements. The song's haunting melody, driven by Yorke's emotive vocals and atmospheric guitar parts, creates a sense of melancholy that perfectly accompanies the film's tragic narrative. Notable trivia includes the song's original use during the closing credits of "Romeo + Juliet", in addition to being performed live by the band on various tours.

Exit Music ( For A Film ) - Radiohead

f# f# . . . g f# f# f#
Wake from your sleep
e f# . . . a1 a1 . . . f# f# e
The drying of your tears
d d , d d c# , d d c# b1
Today , we escape , we escape

f# f# . . . g f# f# f#
Pack and get dressed
e f# . . . a1 a1 . . . f# f# . . . e
Before your father hears us
d d . . . d c# . . . c# c# c# d b1
Before all hell breaks loose

c . . . b . . . a . . . a b a g#
Breathe , keep breathing
f# g f# . . . g f# f#
Don't lose your nerve
c . . . b . . . a . . . a b a g#
Breathe , keep breathing
b1 c# . . . c# c# . .
g f#
I can't do this alone

f# f# . . . g f# f# f#
Sing us a song
e f# . . . a1 a1 . . . f# f# . . . e
A song to keep us warm
d . . . d e c# , d e c# b1
There's such a chill , such a chill

f# d f# f
And you can laugh
b c# c# e e d
A spineless laugh
b . . . d . . . e . . . g . . . f# . . . a# . . . e . . . f#
We hope your rules and wisdom choke you
f# . . . g f# f# . . . f# f# d d . . . d f# f# f# e e
Now we are one in everlasting peace

d d . . . d d c# c# , c# c# c# . . . b
We hope that you choke , that you choke
d d . . . d d c# c# , c# c# c# . . . b
We hope that you choke , that you choke
d d . . . d d c# c# , c# c# c# . . . b
We hope that you choke , that you choke