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Showdown

Electric Light Orchestra

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

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

Verse
She CrieAmd To The Southern Wind
About A Love TEmhat Was Sure To End Every Dream In Her            Dm​
Heart Was Gone Headin' For A Showdown                 Am​

Verse 2
AmBad Dreamer, What's Your Name
Looks Lke We're Ridin' On TEmhe Same Train Looks As
ThroDmugh There'l Be More Pain There's Gonna Be A Showdown                          Am​

Hook
And It's Rainin' EmAll Over The World It'sDm Raining AlloEmver The
WorDmld TonEmight, The Longest
NigAmht

Instruments
  Am   Am   Am   Am

Verse 3
She CameAm To Me Like A Friend
She BlewEm In On A Southern Wind Now My Heart Is Turned To        Dm​
Stone Again There's Gonna Be A Showdown               Am​
SavAme Me, Oh Save EmMe It's Unreal,      Dm​
The Suffering There's Gonna Be A Showdown               Am​

Instruments 2
  C   C   C   Em
  Em
  Dm   Dm
  Am   Am   Am   Am

Hook 3
AmRainin', RaEminin' DmRainin', RaAminin' EmRainin' All Over The World RaiDmnin'Em All Over The World The
Longest Night   Am​

Outro
And It's RaininEm' All Over The World RainDming All OEmver The World Tonight, The LoDmngest EmNight                         Am​
Also available in: Gm (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Showdown?

The chords for Showdown are: Em, Am, Dm, C

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: Em, Am, Dm, C

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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