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Intro and Verse
Em,  Bm(Repeat until Chorus) 
EmCandle light, it burns in every Bmhole of your eyes
It's Embeautiful, how much you'll never Bmrealize
(While playing the Intro you can play a G-note just before switching from Em to Bm, 
and play D-note just before switching back to Em, to simulate the synth)
Chorus
Em,  G5(X4)
EmYour friend was young, hung and plasterG5ed
EmHe never knew his own disastG5er
(Em, Bm)
EmSo you thought she'd be sweeter than your girlfriend peter
BmWe got the same ideas, we got the same old fears
(Em, G5)

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Chinese Arithmetic

by Faith No More

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Intro and Verse

Em Bm

, (Repeat until Chorus)

Em Bm

Candle light, it burns in every hole of your eyes

Em Bm

It's beautiful, how much you'll never realize

(While playing the Intro you can play a G-note just before switching from Em to Bm,

and play D-note just before switching back to Em, to simulate the synth)

Chorus

Em G5

, (X4)

Em G5

Your friend was young, hung and plastered

Em G5

He never knew his own disaster

Em Bm

(, )

So you thought she'd be sweeter than your girlfriend peter

We got the same ideas, we got the same old fears

Em G5

(, )

About Chinese Arithmetic Chords by Faith No More

Learn how to play Chinese Arithmetic by Faith No More with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Chinese Arithmetic chords”, “Chinese Arithmetic guitar chords”, or “Faith No More Chinese Arithmetic 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 Chinese Arithmetic chords and for experienced players who want accurate Chinese Arithmetic lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, Bm, G, D, G5.

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What key is "Chinese Arithmetic" in?

The chords for "Chinese Arithmetic" show the original chord names (including Em, Bm, G, D, G5). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.