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Showdown

Electric Light Orchestra

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Showdown by Electric Light Orchestra

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  Gm
  Cm   Cm   Cm   Cm

Verse
She CrieCmd To The Southern Wind
About A Love TGmhat Was Sure To End Every Dream In Her            Fm​
Heart Was Gone Headin' For A Showdown                 Cm​

Verse 2
CmBad Dreamer, What's Your Name
Looks Lke We're Ridin' On TGmhe Same Train Looks As
ThroFmugh There'l Be More Pain There's Gonna Be A Showdown                          Cm​

Hook
And It's Rainin' GmAll Over The World It'sFm Raining AlloGmver The
WorFmld TonGmight, The Longest
NigCmht

Instruments
  Cm   Cm   Cm   Cm

Verse 3
She CameCm To Me Like A Friend
She BlewGm In On A Southern Wind Now My Heart Is Turned To        Fm​
Stone Again There's Gonna Be A Showdown               Cm​
SavCme Me, Oh Save GmMe It's Unreal,      Fm​
The Suffering There's Gonna Be A Showdown               Cm​

Instruments 2
  Eb   Eb   Eb   Gm
  Gm
  Fm   Fm
  Cm   Cm   Cm   Cm

Hook 3
CmRainin', RaGminin' FmRainin', RaCminin' GmRainin' All Over The World RaiFmnin'Gm All Over The World The
Longest Night   Cm​

Outro
And It's RaininGm' All Over The World RainFming All OGmver The World Tonight, The LoFmngest GmNight                         Cm​
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FAQ

What are the chords for Showdown?

The chords for Showdown are: Gm, Cm, Fm, Eb

What is the original key of Showdown?

The original key is Gm.

What is the difficulty of playing Showdown?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Showdown in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Showdown be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Showdown on ukulele?

Chord Showdown can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Showdown?

Showdown uses 4 chords: Gm, Cm, Fm, Eb

What is the easiest way to play Showdown?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Showdown released in?

Showdown was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Showdown?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Showdown to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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