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Ricochet

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A   A
DLike weeds on a rockface Gwaiting for the scythe 
RicoAbchet - ricoAchet
The Dworld is on a corner Gwaiting for jobs 
RicoDchet - ricoGchet
Turn the holy Epictures so they face the Awall
AAnd who can bear to be forgotten
AAnd who can bear to be forgotten
AMarch of flowers, march of dimes
AThese are the prisons, these are the crimes
AMen wait for news while thousands are still asleep
ADreaming of tramlines factories pieces of machinery
AMine shafts things like that
AMarch of flowers, march of dimes
AThese are the prisons, these are the crimes
ASound of thunder, sound of gold
ASound of the devil breaking parole
ERicochet - it's not the end of the world
DSound of thunder, sound of gold
GSound of the devil breaking parole 
RicoEchet - ricoAchet
DThese are the prisons, these are the crimes
GTeaching life in a violent new way 
RicoDchet - ricoGchet
Turn the holy Epictures so they face the Awall
AAnd who can bear to be forgotten
AAnd who can bear to be forgotten
AMarch of flowers, march of dimes
AThese are the prisons, these are the crimes
AEarly, before the sun, they struggle off to the gates
AIn their secret fearful places they see their lives
AUnravelling before them
AMarch of flowers - march of dimes
ASound of thunder, sound of gold
AThese are the prisons, these are the crimes
ASound of the devil breaking parole
ERicochet it's not the end of the world
ABut 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

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Ricochet

by David Bowie

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

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

And who can bear to be forgotten

March of flowers, march of dimes

These are the prisons, these are the crimes

Men wait for news while thousands are still asleep

Dreaming of tramlines factories pieces of machinery

Mine shafts things like that

March of flowers, march of dimes

These are the prisons, these are the crimes

Sound of thunder, sound of gold

Sound of the devil breaking parole

Ricochet - it's not the end of the world

Sound of thunder, sound of gold

Sound of the devil breaking parole

E A

Ricochet - ricochet

These are the prisons, these are the crimes

Teaching life in a violent new way

D G

Ricochet - ricochet

E A

Turn the holy pictures so they face the wall

And who can bear to be forgotten

March of flowers, march of dimes

These are the prisons, these are the crimes

Early, before the sun, they struggle off to the gates

In their secret fearful places they see their lives

Unravelling before them

March of flowers - march of dimes

Sound of thunder, sound of gold

These are the prisons, these are the crimes

Sound of the devil breaking parole

Ricochet it's not the end of the world

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

About 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.

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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.