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The song is in 6/4 timing so the E chords tend to be played as shorter transitions 
the
Bm and F#m chords.  The formatting, not to mention grammar, keeps getting screwed up 
I adjust
it so play around with the timings (and ignore the grammar).
verse 1:
Bm7Dont be EafraidF#m  
its a hEarmlesBm7s moon.
All we can EdoF#m  
is to assEumeBm7  
our lives must EchaF#mnge,
a change is Edue.Bm7  
I hear you EsayF#m  
what are we Egonna do?
chorus:
BmI dont know     brEeaking
F#mI dont know     shEaking
BmI dont know     breEaking downF#m  
When all you want Edo to do
BmI dont know     breEaking
F#mI dont know     shakEing
BmI dont know     breEaking downF#m  C#m  
verse 2 (chords as verse 1):
O weeping night,O grieving sky,
O rabbit wind, you just flew by,
Grant me this, some small reward
and dont announce time of the final call
(chorus)
(spoken verse - chords as for other verses I think)
My dream was this:
Across the sky
a slate-grey cloud
that filled the eye.
A slate-grey cloud
comes through the dust…
Locust
(finish with chorus

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Locust

by a-ha

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bm7

F#m

C#m

The song is in 6/4 timing so the E chords tend to be played as shorter transitions

the

Bm and F#m chords. The formatting, not to mention grammar, keeps getting screwed up

I adjust

it so play around with the timings (and ignore the grammar).

verse 1:

Bm7 E F#m

Dont be afraid

E Bm7

its a harmless moon.

E F#m

All we can do

E Bm7

is to assume

E F#m

our lives must change,

E Bm7

a change is due.

E F#m

I hear you say

what are we gonna do?

chorus:

Bm E

I dont know breaking

F#m E

I dont know shaking

Bm E F#m

I dont know breaking down

When all you want do to do

Bm E

I dont know breaking

F#m E

I dont know shaking

Bm E F#m C#m

I dont know breaking down

verse 2 (chords as verse 1):

O weeping night,O grieving sky,

O rabbit wind, you just flew by,

Grant me this, some small reward

and dont announce time of the final call

(chorus)

(spoken verse - chords as for other verses I think)

My dream was this:

Across the sky

a slate-grey cloud

that filled the eye.

A slate-grey cloud

comes through the dust…

Locust

(finish with chorus

About Locust Chords by a-ha

Learn how to play Locust by a-ha with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Locust chords”, “Locust guitar chords”, or “a-ha Locust 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 Locust chords and for experienced players who want accurate Locust lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, Bm, F#m, Bm7, C#m, A.

FAQ — Locust by a-ha

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Is "Locust" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Locust" in?

The chords for "Locust" show the original chord names (including E, Bm, F#m, Bm7, C#m, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.