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Ransom

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Key: A
Tuning: Standard EADGBe
Chords used:
 A-    x02220
 E-    022100
 F#m-  244222
 D-    xx0232
 Bm-   x24432
 A/C#- x4222x
[Intro]
A/C# D
   ASay the word and I'll be thereBm  
   A/C#Say the word and I'll be thereD  
[Verse 1]
    A/C#She was just a babe in the woods
    DHe was always up to no good
    AOf course they'd end up as one
    BmSay the word and I'll be there
[Verse 2]
    A/C#She took a late night bus to L.A.
    DHe left home with nowhere to stay
    AMoving to the land of the sun
    BmSay the word and I'll be there
[Verse 3]
They A/C#found a spot on Bunker Hill
Though Dgetting by was hard
The Aphoenix slowly turned to ashes
BmHope to broken hearts
[Chorus]
Now she's holding him for F#mransomD  A  E  
Now she's holding him for F#mransomD  A  E  
F#mSay the Dword and AI'll be Ethere
F#mSay the Dword and AI'll be Ethere
Now she's holding him for F#mransomD  A  E  
Now she's holding him for F#mransomD  A  E  
Now she's holding him for F#mransomF#m  

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Ransom

by Blink-182

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

A/C#

Key: A

Tuning: Standard EADGBe

Chords used:

- x02220

- 022100

F#m

- 244222

- xx0232

- x24432

A/C#

- x4222x

[Intro]

A/C# D

A Bm

Say the word and I'll be there

A/C# D

Say the word and I'll be there

[Verse 1]

A/C#

She was just a babe in the woods

He was always up to no good

Of course they'd end up as one

Say the word and I'll be there

[Verse 2]

A/C#

She took a late night bus to L.A.

He left home with nowhere to stay

Moving to the land of the sun

Say the word and I'll be there

[Verse 3]

A/C#

They found a spot on Bunker Hill

Though getting by was hard

The phoenix slowly turned to ashes

Hope to broken hearts

[Chorus]

F#m D A E

Now she's holding him for ransom

F#m D A E

Now she's holding him for ransom

F#m D A E

Say the word and I'll be there

F#m D A E

Say the word and I'll be there

F#m D A E

Now she's holding him for ransom

F#m D A E

Now she's holding him for ransom

F#m F#m

Now she's holding him for ransom

About Ransom Chords by Blink-182

Learn how to play Ransom by Blink-182 with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ransom chords”, “Ransom guitar chords”, or “Blink-182 Ransom 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 Ransom chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ransom lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E, F#m, D, Bm, A/C#.

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What key is "Ransom" in?

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