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Ricochet

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A   A
D                        G
Like weeds on a rockface waiting for the scythe 
    Ab         A
Ricochet - ricochet
    D                    G
The world is on a corner waiting for jobs 
    D          G
Ricochet - ricochet
              E                         A
Turn the holy pictures so they face the wall
A
And who can bear to be forgotten
A
And who can bear to be forgotten
A
March of flowers, march of dimes
A
These are the prisons, these are the crimes
A
Men wait for news while thousands are still asleep
A
Dreaming of tramlines factories pieces of machinery
A
Mine shafts things like that
A
March of flowers, march of dimes
A
These are the prisons, these are the crimes
A
Sound of thunder, sound of gold
A
Sound of the devil breaking parole
E
Ricochet - it's not the end of the world
D
Sound of thunder, sound of gold
G
Sound of the devil breaking parole 
    E          A
Ricochet - ricochet
D
These are the prisons, these are the crimes
G
Teaching life in a violent new way 
    D          G
Ricochet - ricochet
              E                         A
Turn the holy pictures so they face the wall
A
And who can bear to be forgotten
A
And who can bear to be forgotten
A
March of flowers, march of dimes
A
These are the prisons, these are the crimes
A
Early, before the sun, they struggle off to the gates
A
In their secret fearful places they see their lives
A
Unravelling before them
A
March of flowers - march of dimes
A
Sound of thunder, sound of gold
A
These are the prisons, these are the crimes
A
Sound of the devil breaking parole
E
Ricochet it's not the end of the world
A
But when they get home, damp eyed and weary
They smile and crush their children to their heaving chests
Making unfulfillable promises
For who can bear to be forgotten

Ricochet chords and lyrics

Free chords for Ricochet by David Bowie. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

A   A
They smile and crush their children to their heaving chests
Making unfulfillable promises
For who can bear to be forgotten

Ricochet Chords by David Bowie

Learn how to play Ricochet by David Bowie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ricochet chords”, “Ricochet guitar chords”, or “David Bowie Ricochet chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Ricochet chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ricochet lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, G, Ab, E.

Frequently asked questions about Ricochet

How do I play "Ricochet" by David Bowie on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Ricochet" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Ricochet" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Ricochet"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Ricochet" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Ricochet" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Ricochet" by David Bowie with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by David Bowie below.

What key is "Ricochet" in?

The chords for "Ricochet" show the original chord names (including A, D, G, Ab, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.