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Orange Crush

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1/16

Tempo 80 BPMVol

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Step 1 / 16Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

[Chords]
     E     G  D*     B  F#m  
e|------3-------2---2-------------|
B|------3---3---4---2-------------|
G|-(1)--0---0---4---2-------------|
D|--2---0---4---4---4-------------|
A|--2---2---5---2---4-------------|
E|------3-----------2-------------|
*note : I think this is not exacly a « D » but I don't know the exact name of this chord...
[Verse]
EFollow me, don't follow me
GI've got my spine, DI've got my orange crush
ECollar me, don't collar me
GI've got my spine, DI've got my orange crush
EWe are agents of the free
GI've had my fun anDd now its time to
EServe your conscience overseas (over me, not over me)
GComing in fast, Dover me
[Chorus]
EOhhBhoF#mhhhh     Bx2
[Verse]
EFollow me, don't follow me
GI've got my spine, DI've got my orange crush
ECollar me, don't collar me
GI've got my spine, DI've got my orange crush
EWe are agents of the free
GI've had my fun anDd now its time to
EServe your conscience overseas (over me, not over me)
GComing in fast, Dover me
[Chorus]
EOhhBhoF#mhhhh     Bx2
[Solo part]
  Harmonics :
e|----12-------------------|
B|-12-------12------7---7--|
G|-------12----12-----7----|   x2 -OR- E G D  played in a progressive
D|----------------7--------|                          way
A|-------------------------|
E|-------------------------|
[Verse]
EFollow me, don't follow me
GI've got my spine, DI've got my orange crush
ECollar me, don't collar me
GI've got my spine, DI've got my orange crush
EWe are agents of the free
GI've had my fun anDd now its time to
EServe your conscience overseas (over me, not over me)
GComing in fast, Dover me
[Chorus]
EOhhBhoF#mhhhh     Bx2

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Orange Crush" draws its title from the chemical defoliant Agent Orange, used extensively during the Vietnam War. The song delves into the experiences and aftermath associated with this controversial military operation. It captures a sense of the complex emotions and consequences tied to such an impactful historical event. At its heart, it plays like a reflection on the human cost of war.

AI-written from these sources:Orange Crush (song) — Wikipedia ↗R.E.M. — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Orange Crush

by R.E.M.

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

[Chords]

E G D B F#m

e|------3-------2---2-------------|

B|------3---3---4---2-------------|

G|-(1)--0---0---4---2-------------|

D|--2---0---4---4---4-------------|

A|--2---2---5---2---4-------------|

E|------3-----------2-------------|

*note : I think this is not exacly a « D » but I don't know the exact name of this chord...

[Verse]

Follow me, don't follow me

G D

I've got my spine, I've got my orange crush

Collar me, don't collar me

G D

I've got my spine, I've got my orange crush

We are agents of the free

G D

I've had my fun and now its time to

Serve your conscience overseas (over me, not over me)

G D

Coming in fast, over me

[Chorus]

E B F#m B

Ohhhohhhh x2

[Verse]

Follow me, don't follow me

G D

I've got my spine, I've got my orange crush

Collar me, don't collar me

G D

I've got my spine, I've got my orange crush

We are agents of the free

G D

I've had my fun and now its time to

Serve your conscience overseas (over me, not over me)

G D

Coming in fast, over me

[Chorus]

E B F#m B

Ohhhohhhh x2

[Solo part]

Harmonics :

e|----12-------------------|

B|-12-------12------7---7--|

G|-------12----12-----7----| x2 -OR- E G D played in a progressive

D|----------------7--------| way

A|-------------------------|

E|-------------------------|

[Verse]

Follow me, don't follow me

G D

I've got my spine, I've got my orange crush

Collar me, don't collar me

G D

I've got my spine, I've got my orange crush

We are agents of the free

G D

I've had my fun and now its time to

Serve your conscience overseas (over me, not over me)

G D

Coming in fast, over me

[Chorus]

E B F#m B

Ohhhohhhh x2

About Orange Crush Chords by R.E.M.

Learn how to play Orange Crush by R.E.M. with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Orange Crush chords”, “Orange Crush guitar chords”, or “R.E.M. Orange Crush 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 Orange Crush chords and for experienced players who want accurate Orange Crush lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, G, D, B, F#m, A.

FAQ — Orange Crush by R.E.M.

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The chords for "Orange Crush" show the original chord names (including E, G, D, B, F#m, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.