Now playing

The Great Escape

Chords

4.999 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Verse 1]
JGuxtaposition is a Bmpredisposition of a Empacifist movDement supprCessing the arDgumentativesG  
BmWhy can't you see me noEmw?D  C  D  
'Cos GI am made of Bmstone and it Emfeels as Dthough I'm Clost in the cDatacombs
I've Ggot nowhere to Bmgo, Emshould I seek Drefuge in the Cnearest hDostel home?
Em Bm D
[Chorus]
And thCey could cEmall it the Dgreat, the Ggreat escDape of the Cworld
And I Emdon't need diamonds and Dpearls, just to Gvanish off the Dface of the Cearth
Is there Emany life on DMars?
Or will GI be arrDiving Cfirst?         Em     DWill GI be arrDiving Cfirst?D  
[Verse 2]
Now GI am lost in Bmspace, I've spent a Emlifetime Dtrying to Cfind my plDace
But I've Ghad no luck of Bmlate, I've Emhad to abDandon the Chuman Drace once mGoreBm  
GrEmavity Dfeels like a forgCotten fDorce to GmeBm  
GrEmavity Dfeels like a forgCotten fDorce to
Em Bm D
[Chorus]
And Cthey could Emcall it the grDeat, the grGeat escaDpe of the Cworld
And I doEmn't need diamonds and pearDls, just to vanisGh off Dthe face of the earthC  
Is there aEmny life on MaDrs?
Or will GI be Darriving Cfirst?Em  D  G  D  
[Chorus]
Oh I Ccould mEmake my reDturn, bGack to the plaDnet eCarth
AlEml I've got to do is pDray, that tiGme's been Dput in rCeverse
LoEmve bombs fall from the Dsky, cGan we give loDve a tCry?
LoEmve bombs fall from the Dsky, cGan we give peDace a tCry?
EmI Oh-oh-Doh
JoGhn Lennon sDhouldn'Ct have died
EmOhh I Oh-oh-Doh
JoGhn Lennon shoDuldn't have dieCd
[Outro]
Em D G D C
 C   Em   D   G   DX2

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

The Great Escape

by The Lathums

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Verse 1]

G Bm Em D C D G

Juxtaposition is a predisposition of a pacifist movement suppressing the argumentatives

Bm Em D C D

Why can't you see me now?

G Bm Em D C D

'Cos I am made of stone and it feels as though I'm lost in the catacombs

G Bm Em D C D

I've got nowhere to go, should I seek refuge in the nearest hostel home?

Em Bm D

[Chorus]

C Em D G D C

And they could call it the great, the great escape of the world

Em D G D C

And I don't need diamonds and pearls, just to vanish off the face of the earth

Em D

Is there any life on Mars?

G D C Em D G D C D

Or will I be arriving first? Will I be arriving first?

[Verse 2]

G Bm Em D C D

Now I am lost in space, I've spent a lifetime trying to find my place

G Bm Em D C D G Bm

But I've had no luck of late, I've had to abandon the human race once more

Em D C D G Bm

Gravity feels like a forgotten force to me

Em D C D

Gravity feels like a forgotten force to

Em Bm D

[Chorus]

C Em D G D C

And they could call it the great, the great escape of the world

Em D G D C

And I don't need diamonds and pearls, just to vanish off the face of the earth

Em D

Is there any life on Mars?

G D C Em D G D

Or will I be arriving first?

[Chorus]

C Em D G D C

Oh I could make my return, back to the planet earth

Em D G D C

All I've got to do is pray, that time's been put in reverse

Em D G D C

Love bombs fall from the sky, can we give love a try?

Em D G D C

Love bombs fall from the sky, can we give peace a try?

Em D

I Oh-oh-oh

G D C

John Lennon shouldn't have died

Em D

Ohh I Oh-oh-oh

G D C

John Lennon shouldn't have died

[Outro]

Em D G D C

C Em D G D

About The Great Escape Chords by The Lathums

Learn how to play The Great Escape by The Lathums with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Great Escape chords”, “The Great Escape guitar chords”, or “The Lathums The Great Escape 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 Great Escape chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Great Escape lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Bm, Em, D, C.

FAQ — The Great Escape by The Lathums

How do I play "The Great Escape" by The Lathums on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Great Escape" by The Lathums 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 Great Escape" by The Lathums free?

Yes. The chords for "The Great Escape" by The Lathums are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "The Great Escape" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Great Escape"?

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

Is "The Great Escape" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Great Escape" by The Lathums with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Lathums below.

What key is "The Great Escape" in?

The chords for "The Great Escape" show the original chord names (including G, Bm, Em, D, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.