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Lovely song by A-ha, couldn't find it here so submitted. Still not sure about a 
few parts, let me know if you have any suggestions regarding the changes.
Intro:
 A   C   G   Ax 3
A C
EStart the simuAlatorE  D  
ConEtrollers, listen AupE  D  
EWhat’s your status, AGuidance?E  D  
Let’s Etake it from the AtopA7  
Coming up on doBmckinDmg
The beginnings of F#ma tearD  
EClearing the AtowerE  
DWe take the AaiCrG  D  
A C E
EStart the simuAlatoErD  
EGive your tanks a AstirE  D  
The Ebright ejecta bAlanketE  D  
EAll is still a AblA7ur
DSwitch to Omni BmBravDmo
B bus under F#mvoltD  
Roll Eright to AzeroE  
DSteady as she AgoeCsE  
AWe’re going to fly so Bhigh
BmInto the renEdered Asky
A7We’re going to Dbe all Gright
CInside the endless Enight
E7 Eb
AbStart the simuDblatAborGb  
AbI.S.O. valves are DbgraAbyGb  
AbEDS to DbmanuaAblGb  
AbTranslation looks DbokayDb7  
              Gb          EbmGgbm
Save it for the splash-down
Things you want BbmundoGbne
AbYou’re in coDbmmand nowAb  
GbYour home away from BbmhomeGb  
You’re in coDbntrol noAbw
GbNow you’re on your DbownE  B  Gb  
 Db   E   B   Gbx3
Db

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Start The Simulator

by a-ha

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F#m

Db7

Ebm

Bbm

Lovely song by A-ha, couldn't find it here so submitted. Still not sure about a

few parts, let me know if you have any suggestions regarding the changes.

Intro:

A C G A

x 3

A C

E A E D

Start the simulator

E A E D

Controllers, listen up

E A E D

What’s your status, Guidance?

E A A7

Let’s take it from the top

Bm Dm

Coming up on docking

F#m D

The beginnings of a tear

E A E

Clearing the tower

D A C G D

We take the air

A C E

E A E D

Start the simulator

E A E D

Give your tanks a stir

E A E D

The bright ejecta blanket

E A A7

All is still a blur

D Bm Dm

Switch to Omni Bravo

F#m D

B bus under volt

E A E

Roll right to zero

D A C E

Steady as she goes

A B

We’re going to fly so high

Bm E A

Into the rendered sky

A7 D G

We’re going to be all right

C E

Inside the endless night

E7 Eb

Ab Db Ab Gb

Start the simulator

Ab Db Ab Gb

I.S.O. valves are gray

Ab Db Ab Gb

EDS to manual

Ab Db Db7

Translation looks okay

Gb Ebm

Ggbm

Save it for the splash-down

Bbm Gb

Things you want undone

Ab Db Ab

You’re in command now

Gb Bbm Gb

Your home away from home

Db Ab

You’re in control now

Gb Db E B Gb

Now you’re on your own

Db E B Gb

About Start The Simulator Chords by a-ha

Learn how to play Start The Simulator by a-ha with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Start The Simulator chords”, “Start The Simulator guitar chords”, or “a-ha Start The Simulator 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 Start The Simulator chords and for experienced players who want accurate Start The Simulator lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, C, G, E, D, A7.

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What key is "Start The Simulator" in?

The chords for "Start The Simulator" show the original chord names (including A, C, G, E, D, A7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.