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Parallel Universe - Red Hot Chili Peppers
(Capo 5 in original) but thats easier to sing and play
Intro: (All Barré):    Gm    F     Am     A#   D( C   Bb  A) Gm  
 GmDeep inside of a paralleFl universe, AmIt’s getting harder and A#harder
           D(   C     Bb  A)           Gm  
To tell what came first
 GmUnder water where thoughts can brFeathe easily, 
                  Am            A#         D(   C     Bb  A)             Gm  
 far away you were made in a sea - Just like me
Chorus:
GmChrist I’m a sideA#winder, I’m a DCalifornia king
GmI swear its everyA#where,    Dits everything
 GmStaring straight into the sFky oh my my 
                    Am              A#      D(   C     Bb  A)     Gm  
 a solar system that fills in your eye    microcosm
GmYou could die but your never dead Fspider web
                    Am             A#       D(   C     Bb  A)     Gm  
Take a look at the stars in your head field of space kid
2x Chorus
Fill (very fast):   Gm     D   D#   Cx 8
GmPhysic changes are born in you hFead entertain
                            Am              A#         D(   C        Bb  A)     Gm  
 A nervous breakthrough that makes us the same - Bless you heart girl
GmKill the pressure its raining Fon salty cheeks
                   Am       A        D(   C        Bb  A)       Gm  
When you hear the beloved song     I am with you
2x Chorus
8x  End:        Gm         F        Am        A#    D(   C        Bb  A)

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Parallel Universe

by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 5 (as written in this song)

Parallel Universe - Red Hot Chili Peppers

(Capo 5 in original) but thats easier to sing and play

Gm F Am A# D C Bb A Gm

Intro: (All Barré): ( )

Gm F Am A#

Deep inside of a parallel universe, It’s getting harder and harder

D C Bb A Gm

( )

To tell what came first

Gm F

Under water where thoughts can breathe easily,

Am A# D C Bb A Gm

( )

far away you were made in a sea - Just like me

Chorus:

Gm A# D

Christ I’m a sidewinder, I’m a California king

Gm A# D

I swear its everywhere, its everything

Gm F

Staring straight into the sky oh my my

Am A# D C Bb A Gm

( )

a solar system that fills in your eye microcosm

Gm F

You could die but your never dead spider web

Am A# D C Bb A Gm

( )

Take a look at the stars in your head field of space kid

2x Chorus

Gm D D# C

Fill (very fast): x 8

Gm F

Physic changes are born in you head entertain

Am A# D C Bb A Gm

( )

A nervous breakthrough that makes us the same - Bless you heart girl

Gm F

Kill the pressure its raining on salty cheeks

Am A D C Bb A Gm

( )

When you hear the beloved song I am with you

2x Chorus

Gm F Am A# D C Bb A

8x End: ( )

About Parallel Universe Chords by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Learn how to play Parallel Universe by Red Hot Chili Peppers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Parallel Universe chords”, “Parallel Universe guitar chords”, or “Red Hot Chili Peppers Parallel Universe 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 Parallel Universe chords and for experienced players who want accurate Parallel Universe lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Gm, F, Am, A#, D, C.

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What key is "Parallel Universe" in?

The chords for "Parallel Universe" show the original chord names (including Gm, F, Am, A#, D, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.