Now playing

Countdown

Chords

4.43 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/6

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 6Position: 10

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

F/E: 033211
  [RIFF]
e|--------------|--------------|
B|-10--5--8-----|-10--5--8-----|
G|--------------|--------------|
D|--------------|--------------|
A|--------------|--------------|
E|--------------|--------------|
[Intro]  Am   G   C  F  
[Verse 1]
And so it begins...
AmCountdown, can you think of a reason why you so lGove it downtown?
I met you in the middle of the Cscandalous town, it's a miracle you're walking arFound
Countdown to a dark town, and so it begins...
       AmIt started with a minute of your Gfavourite song, a sexy little secret of a rCadio song
I wish it wasn't floating arFound, countdown to a tight sound, and so it begins...
       AmCan you think of a reason why it's your Gfavourite song, caught you with your finger on a Cvideo, girl,
America is watching you Fnow, wo-oah! Countdown to a night gown...
[Chorus]
FHey now, wake up!
It's a beautiful Amday
Hey now, look up!
You're always tuFrnF/Eing FawF/Eay
Are you falling asleep?
FHey now, wake up!
Are you looking Amaway?
Hey now, look up!
Are you watching?
It's a Cbrand new day and you shouldn't be fading awFayF/E  F  F/E  F  
[Verse 2]
And so it begins...
AmCountdown, it's the time of the season when you're a Gman around town
Imagination taking you where Cno one else can, floating on sins that sFurround
Who-oah! Countdown to a dark crown... 
[Chorus]
FHey now, wake up!
It's a beautiful Amday
Hey now, look up!
You're always tuFrnF/Eing FawF/Eay
Are you falling asleep?
FHey now, wake up!
Are you looking Amaway?
Hey now, look up!
Are you watching?
It's a Cbrand new day and you shouldn't be fading awFayF/E  F  F/E  F  
FA-F/Eaa!, FaF/E-aa!F  
[Verse 3]
And so it begins...
  Am[Muted]                                        G[Muted]
Countdown, can you think of a reason why you so love it downtown?
                                 C[Muted]                                       F[Muted]
I met you in the middle of the scandalous town, it's a miracle you're walking around
Countdown in a dark town, and so it begins...
  Am[Muted]                               G[Muted]                                 C[Muted]
       It started with a minute of your favourite song, a sexy little secret of a radio song
                             F[Muted]
I wish it wasn't floating around, countdown to a tight sound, and so it begins...
[RIFF]
A-aa!
[Chorus]
Are you falling asleep?
FHey now, wake up!
Are you looking Amaway?
Hey now, look up!
Are you watching?
It's a Cbrand new day and you shouldn't be fading awFayF/E  F  F/E  F  
FA-F/EaaF  F/E  F  
            (F)[let ring]
And so it begins...

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 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

Countdown

by Jupiter One

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F/E

: 033211

[RIFF]

e|--------------|--------------|

B|-10--5--8-----|-10--5--8-----|

G|--------------|--------------|

D|--------------|--------------|

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

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

Am G C F

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

And so it begins...

Am G

Countdown, can you think of a reason why you so love it downtown?

C F

I met you in the middle of the scandalous town, it's a miracle you're walking around

Countdown to a dark town, and so it begins...

Am G C

It started with a minute of your favourite song, a sexy little secret of a radio song

I wish it wasn't floating around, countdown to a tight sound, and so it begins...

Am G C

Can you think of a reason why it's your favourite song, caught you with your finger on a video, girl,

America is watching you now, wo-oah! Countdown to a night gown...

[Chorus]

Hey now, wake up!

It's a beautiful day

Hey now, look up!

F F/E F F/E

You're always turning away

Are you falling asleep?

Hey now, wake up!

Are you looking away?

Hey now, look up!

Are you watching?

C F F/E F F/E F

It's a brand new day and you shouldn't be fading away

[Verse 2]

And so it begins...

Am G

Countdown, it's the time of the season when you're a man around town

C F

Imagination taking you where no one else can, floating on sins that surround

Who-oah! Countdown to a dark crown...

[Chorus]

Hey now, wake up!

It's a beautiful day

Hey now, look up!

F F/E F F/E

You're always turning away

Are you falling asleep?

Hey now, wake up!

Are you looking away?

Hey now, look up!

Are you watching?

C F F/E F F/E F

It's a brand new day and you shouldn't be fading away

F F/E F F/E F

A-aa!, a-aa!

[Verse 3]

And so it begins...

Am G

[Muted] [Muted]

Countdown, can you think of a reason why you so love it downtown?

C F

[Muted] [Muted]

I met you in the middle of the scandalous town, it's a miracle you're walking around

Countdown in a dark town, and so it begins...

Am G C

[Muted] [Muted] [Muted]

It started with a minute of your favourite song, a sexy little secret of a radio song

[Muted]

I wish it wasn't floating around, countdown to a tight sound, and so it begins...

[RIFF]

A-aa!

[Chorus]

Are you falling asleep?

Hey now, wake up!

Are you looking away?

Hey now, look up!

Are you watching?

C F F/E F F/E F

It's a brand new day and you shouldn't be fading away

F F/E F F/E F

A-aa

()[let ring]

And so it begins...

About Countdown Chords by Jupiter One

Learn how to play Countdown by Jupiter One with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Countdown chords”, “Countdown guitar chords”, or “Jupiter One Countdown 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 Countdown chords and for experienced players who want accurate Countdown lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F/E, B, G, D, A, E.

FAQ — Countdown by Jupiter One

How do I play "Countdown" by Jupiter One on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Countdown" by Jupiter One 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 "Countdown" by Jupiter One free?

Yes. The chords for "Countdown" by Jupiter One are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Countdown" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Countdown"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Countdown" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Countdown" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Countdown" by Jupiter One with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Jupiter One below.

What key is "Countdown" in?

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