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Tension

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Tension by Avenged Sevenfold
Chords by @Syahrizal_SF
[Intro]
DmBb
  x4
[Verse 1]
          Dm
I wake up every morning bright and early
          Bb
Roll out of bed but I'm never quite alone
          Dm
Tension is pulling me in all directions
          Bb
And these problems use me as a rope
          Dm
Sometimes the pressure will just drive you crazy
          Bb
At any time I could explode
          Dm
I need some peace of mind, it's got me tired
          Bb
Don't wanna lose it, but I'm turning down that road
[Chorus]
Dm       A/C#               C                 G/B
I need a moment 'cause I've spread myself too thin
Bb            F             A
We all need a moment in our life
Dm               A/C#
Work's hard, the day's too long
    C                    G/B
And that's just where it begins
Bb          F               A
Tension has had us all this time
[Verse 2]
          Dm
I sit in traffic every single morning
          Bb
Just as I arrive, I'm slaving to the grind
          Dm
Making the money, so I feed my family
          Bb
But I can't raise them, 'cause I ain't got the time
          Dm
I got no free days on my busy schedule
          Bb
I turn the page and it's the same
          Dm
Don't like my situation, you don't either
          Bb
Don't wanna look back scared, I will get away
[Chorus]
Dm       A/C#               C                 G/B
I need a moment 'cause I've spread myself too thin
Bb            F             A
We all need a moment in our life
Dm               A/C#
Work's hard, the day's too long
    C                    G/B
And that's just where it begins
Bb          F               A
Tension has had us all this time
[Interlude]
DmBb
  x2
[Bridge]
F                 C
But every now and then
        Eb         Bb
I drive alone and over all
           F                         Dm    C Bb
Hot summer day, a gentle breeze that feels alright
        F                        C            Eb
All alone, and I can't feel no pain, only strain
          Bb                F                      Dm    C Bb
Enjoy the sights, I feel alive, relaxing here just feels alright
         F
Far from home
[Solo]
C    Eb   Bb
F    Dm C Bb
C    G    D
[Chorus]
Dm       A/C#               C                 G/B
I need a moment 'cause I've spread myself too thin
Bb            F             A
We all need a moment in our life
Dm               A/C#
Work's hard, the day's too long
    C                    G/B
And that's just where it begins
Bb          F               A
Tension has had us all this time
Ending
DmA/C#CG/BBbFA
       x4

Tension chords and lyrics

Free chords for Tension by Avenged Sevenfold. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Tension by Avenged Sevenfold
Chords by @Syahrizal_SF
[Intro]
Dm Bb x4
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Interlude]
Dm Bb x2
[Bridge]
[Solo]
C    Eb   Bb
F    Dm C Bb
C    G    D
[Chorus]
[Ending]
Dm A/C# C G/B Bb F A x4

Tension Chords by Avenged Sevenfold

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What key is "Tension" in?

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