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Showdown

Electric Light Orchestra

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Showdown by Electric Light Orchestra in the key of C

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

Verse
She CrieFmd To The Southern Wind
About A Love TCmhat Was Sure To End Every Dream In Her            A#m​
Heart Was Gone Headin' For A Showdown                 Fm​

Verse 2
FmBad Dreamer, What's Your Name
Looks Lke We're Ridin' On TCmhe Same Train Looks As
ThroA#mugh There'l Be More Pain There's Gonna Be A Showdown                           Fm​

Hook
And It's Rainin' CmAll Over The World It'sA#m Raining AllovCmer The
WorA#mld ToniCmght, The Longest
NigFmht

Instruments
  Fm   Fm   Fm   Fm

Verse 3
She CameFm To Me Like A Friend
She BlewCm In On A Southern Wind Now My Heart Is Turned To        A#m​
Stone Again There's Gonna Be A Showdown               Fm​
SavFme Me, Oh Save CmMe It's Unreal,      A#m​
The Suffering There's Gonna Be A Showdown               Fm​

Instruments 2
  G#   G#   G#   Cm
  Cm
  A#m   A#m
  Fm   Fm   Fm   Fm

Hook 3
FmRainin', RaCminin' A#mRainin', RaiFmnin' RCmainin' All Over The World RainA#min' ACmll Over The World The
Longest Night   Fm​

Outro
And It's RaininCm' All Over The World RainA#ming All OvCmer The World Tonight, The LonA#mgest NiCmght                           Fm​
Also available in: Gm (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Showdown?

The chords for Showdown are: Cm, Fm, A#m, G#

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: Cm, Fm, A#m, G#

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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