Pyramid Song

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[Intro]
F# Gmaj7 A6 Gmaj7 G
F# Gmaj7 A6 Gmaj7
F#ooh Gmaj7   A6   Gmaj7  
F#ooh Gmaj7   A6   Gmaj7  
[Verse 1]
I F#jumped in the river Gmaj7and what did A6I see?Gmaj7  F#  
F#mblack eyed anEadd9gels swam with me Gmaj7  
a F#moon full of stars Gmaj7and astral A6cars Gmaj7   F#  
and F#mall the figures Eadd9I used to seeGmaj7  
F#all my lovers Gmaj7were there with A6meGmaj7  F#  
F#mall my pasts Eadd9and futuresGmaj7  
and we F#all went to heaven in a Gmaj7little rowboaA6tGmaj7  F#  
there was F#mnothing to fear and Eadd9nothing to doubtGmaj7  
[Interlude]
F#ooh Gmaj7  A6  Gmaj7  
F#ooh Gmaj7  A6  Gmaj7  
[Verse 2]
I F#jumped in the river Gmaj7and what did A6I see?Gmaj7  F#  
F#mblack eyed anEadd9gels swam with me Gmaj7  
a F#moon full of stars Gmaj7and astral A6cars Gmaj7   F#  
and F#mall the figures Eadd9I used to seeGmaj7  
F#all my lovers Gmaj7were there with A6meGmaj7  F#  
F#mall my pasts Eadd9and futuresGmaj7  
and we F#all went to heaven in a Gmaj7little rowboaA6tGmaj7  F#  
there was F#mnothing to fear and Eadd9nothing to doubtGmaj7  
F#there was F#mnothing to fear and Eadd9nothing to doubtGmaj7  
F#there was F#mnothing to fear and Eadd9nothing to doubtGmaj7  
[Outro]
F# Gmaj7 A6 Gmaj7
F# Gmaj7 A6 Gmaj7
F#7b9 F# G A6 Gmaj7
F#7b9 F# G A6 Gmaj7
F#
chords(standard tunning):
F# Gmaj7 A6 F#m Eadd9 G
E|--2---2------2---2----0------3---|
B|--2---0------2---2----0------0---|
G|--3---0------2---2----1------0---|
D|--4---0------2---4----4------0---|
A|--4---2------0---4----2------2---|
E|--2---3----------2----0------3---|
All chords in this song (7)

The story behind the song

"Pyramid Song" explores themes of the Egyptian underworld and the concept of cyclical time, woven into its lyrics and unusual rhythm. The songwriter wrote it while restricting his musical activity to playing his new grand piano after a tour, crafting it in the same week as another song. The track features piano and strings, creating a distinct atmosphere. Released as the lead single from the album Amnesiac, it presents a unique soundscape for the player to explore.

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About Pyramid Song Chords by Radiohead

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