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Saviour Machine

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SAVIOUR MACHINE from The Man Who Sold The World
INTRO:
AmrepeBbat fAmor fGade in
AmPresident Joe once had a Fdream
The world held his Ehand gave their pledge 
So he told them his Amscheme for a Saviour MaEmchine
AmThey called it The Prayer, its answer was Flaw
Its logic stopped Ewar, gave them food
How they aAmdored till it cried in its Eboredom
GPlease don't beF#mlieve in me Amplease disaBbgree with me
GLife is too F#measy, a Amplague seems quite Bbfeasible Cnow
BbOr maybe a Cwar BbI may kill you Am7allD  Am7  D  Am7  D  
1st SOLO:
Am7  F  Ab  Bb
Am  F  Am  F  Ab  Bb
AmDon't let me Gstay, don't let me Fstay
My logic says Gburn so send me aAmway
Your minds are too Bbgreen, I despise all I've Fseen
You can't stake your Glives on a Saviour MaAm7chineD  
2nd SOLO:
  Am7    Dx11
GI need you F#mflying and AmI'll show that Bbdying
Is Gliving beF#myond reason Amsacred diBbmension of Ctime
BbI perceive every Csign BbI can steal every Am7mindD  Am7  D  Am7  D  
1st SOLO repeat:
Am7  F  Ab  Bb
Am  F  Am  F  Ab  Bb
AmDon't let me Gstay, don't let me Fstay
My logic says Gburn so send me aAmway
Your minds are too Bbgreen, I despise all I've Fseen
You can't stake your Glives on a Saviour MaAm7chineD  
OUTRO SOLO:
Am7  Bb  Am7  D  Am7  G
Am7  Bb  Am7  G
  Am7    Bb    Am7    Grepeat until fade

All chords in this song (11)

The story behind the song

"Saviour Machine" emerges from an album that delves into darker lyrical themes, exploring concepts like insanity, religion, technology, and war. This particular track fits within a period where David Bowie shifted towards a harder rock sound, incorporating elements of blues rock. It's a song that speaks to the anxieties and questions surrounding the role of technology and belief systems. Playing it means channeling a sense of questioning and the starkness of a world grappling with its creations.

AI-written from these sources:The Man Who Sold the World (album) — Wikipedia ↗David Bowie — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Saviour Machine

by David Bowie

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Am7

SAVIOUR MACHINE from The Man Who Sold The World

INTRO:

Am Bb Am G

repeat for fade in

Am F

President Joe once had a dream

The world held his hand gave their pledge

Am Em

So he told them his scheme for a Saviour Machine

Am F

They called it The Prayer, its answer was law

Its logic stopped war, gave them food

Am E

How they adored till it cried in its boredom

G F#m Am Bb

Please don't believe in me please disagree with me

G F#m Am Bb C

Life is too easy, a plague seems quite feasible now

Bb C Bb Am7 D Am7 D Am7 D

Or maybe a war I may kill you all

1st SOLO:

Am7 F Ab Bb

Am F Am F Ab Bb

Am G F

Don't let me stay, don't let me stay

G Am

My logic says burn so send me away

Bb F

Your minds are too green, I despise all I've seen

G Am7 D

You can't stake your lives on a Saviour Machine

2nd SOLO:

Am7 D

x11

G F#m Am Bb

I need you flying and I'll show that dying

G F#m Am Bb C

Is living beyond reason sacred dimension of time

Bb C Bb Am7 D Am7 D Am7 D

I perceive every sign I can steal every mind

1st SOLO repeat:

Am7 F Ab Bb

Am F Am F Ab Bb

Am G F

Don't let me stay, don't let me stay

G Am

My logic says burn so send me away

Bb F

Your minds are too green, I despise all I've seen

G Am7 D

You can't stake your lives on a Saviour Machine

OUTRO SOLO:

Am7 Bb Am7 D Am7 G

Am7 Bb Am7 G

repeat until fade

About Saviour Machine Chords by David Bowie

Learn how to play Saviour Machine by David Bowie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Saviour Machine chords”, “Saviour Machine guitar chords”, or “David Bowie Saviour Machine 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 Saviour Machine chords and for experienced players who want accurate Saviour Machine lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, Bb, G, F, E, Em.

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The chords for "Saviour Machine" show the original chord names (including Am, Bb, G, F, E, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.