Now playing

The Thirst Is Taking Over

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
Cm
[Verse]
CmYou alone are what my soul needs
You know the thirst is taking over
Hardly breathe, I'm in urgent need
You know the thirst is taking over
The thirst is taking over
   CmCm4
   CmCm4
         CmCm4        CmCm4
Hold me down, hold me down
Drip it on my tAbongue
                  Fm      CmCm4
And my convulsions stop
           CmCm4              CmCm4
Thirst for love, thirst for your love
I could sAbwallow Fmyour beauty wCmhole
AbYou alone are what my sBboul needs
You know the tEbhirst is taking Abover
AbHardly breathe, I'm in Bburgent need
You know the tEbhirst is taking Bbover
       CmCm4             CmCm4
Running out, times running out
Searching for the oAbne wFmho can conquer Cmme
                                  CmCm4
I'm going to scream aloud, throw it down
                   CmCm4
Crash in the sweet obsession of you
I'm going to Abswim and drown Fmin the wake of CmyouBb  
AbYou alone are what my sBbsusoul neBbeds
You know the tEbhirst is taking Abover
AbHardly breathe, I'm in Bbsusurgent nBbeed
You know the tEbhirst is taking Bbover
[Chorus]
The tAbhirst is taking Bbover
AbI wanna taste it
FmI need to taste it
CmDeep in the SavEbiors arms
AbYou alone are what my sBbsusoul neBbeds
You know the tEbhirst is taking Abover
AbHardly breathe, I'm in Bbsusurgent nBbeed
You know the tEbhirst is taking Bbover
The tAbhirst is taking Bbover
[Bridge]
AbI wanna drink you in
BbI am drinking you in
AbI wanna drink you Cmin
[Verse 2]
AbHardly breathe, I'm in Bbsusurgent nBbeed
You know the tEbhirst is taking Bbover
The tAbhirst is taking Bbover
[Chorus]
AbI wanna taste it
FmI need to taste it
CmDeep in the Saviors aEbrms

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

The Thirst Is Taking Over

by Skillet

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bbsus

[Intro]

[Verse]

You alone are what my soul needs

You know the thirst is taking over

Hardly breathe, I'm in urgent need

You know the thirst is taking over

The thirst is taking over

Cm4

Cm Cm

Cm4 Cm4

Hold me down, hold me down

Drip it on my tongue

Fm Cm

Cm4

And my convulsions stop

Cm Cm

Cm4 Cm4

Thirst for love, thirst for your love

Ab Fm Cm

I could swallow your beauty whole

Ab Bb

You alone are what my soul needs

Eb Ab

You know the thirst is taking over

Ab Bb

Hardly breathe, I'm in urgent need

Eb Bb

You know the thirst is taking over

Cm Cm

Cm4 Cm4

Running out, times running out

Ab Fm Cm

Searching for the one who can conquer me

Cm4

I'm going to scream aloud, throw it down

Cm4

Crash in the sweet obsession of you

Ab Fm Cm Bb

I'm going to swim and drown in the wake of you

Ab Bbsus Bb

You alone are what my soul needs

Eb Ab

You know the thirst is taking over

Ab Bbsus Bb

Hardly breathe, I'm in urgent need

Eb Bb

You know the thirst is taking over

[Chorus]

Ab Bb

The thirst is taking over

I wanna taste it

I need to taste it

Cm Eb

Deep in the Saviors arms

Ab Bbsus Bb

You alone are what my soul needs

Eb Ab

You know the thirst is taking over

Ab Bbsus Bb

Hardly breathe, I'm in urgent need

Eb Bb

You know the thirst is taking over

Ab Bb

The thirst is taking over

[Bridge]

I wanna drink you in

I am drinking you in

Ab Cm

I wanna drink you in

[Verse 2]

Ab Bbsus Bb

Hardly breathe, I'm in urgent need

Eb Bb

You know the thirst is taking over

Ab Bb

The thirst is taking over

[Chorus]

I wanna taste it

I need to taste it

Cm Eb

Deep in the Saviors arms

About The Thirst Is Taking Over Chords by Skillet

Learn how to play The Thirst Is Taking Over by Skillet with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Thirst Is Taking Over chords”, “The Thirst Is Taking Over guitar chords”, or “Skillet The Thirst Is Taking Over 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 The Thirst Is Taking Over chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Thirst Is Taking Over lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cm, Ab, Fm, Bb, Eb, Bbsus.

FAQ — The Thirst Is Taking Over by Skillet

How do I play "The Thirst Is Taking Over" by Skillet on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Thirst Is Taking Over" by Skillet on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "The Thirst Is Taking Over" by Skillet free?

Yes. The chords for "The Thirst Is Taking Over" by Skillet are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "The Thirst Is Taking Over" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "The Thirst Is Taking Over" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Thirst Is Taking Over"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "The Thirst Is Taking Over" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "The Thirst Is Taking Over" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Thirst Is Taking Over" by Skillet with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Skillet below.

What key is "The Thirst Is Taking Over" in?

The chords for "The Thirst Is Taking Over" show the original chord names (including Cm, Ab, Fm, Bb, Eb, Bbsus). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.