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Ground Zero

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GROUND ZERO (acoustic)
Artist: Chris Cornell
Album: Songbook (2011)
Tuning: Standard
All chords are strummed but, if you hear to the song, it feels like the 1st string is sometimes not touched
or its sound is very light.
[CHORDS USED]
     Em7   Em6add11   Em11    C#m7b5   Cma7      Am      Em     B11
e|---0----|---0----|---0----|---0---|---0----|---0---|---0---|---0---|
B|---0----|---0----|---0----|---0---|---0----|---1---|---0---|---0---|
G|---0----|---0----|---0----|---0---|---0----|---2---|---0---|---2---|
D|---0----|---11---|---12---|---9---|---9----|---2---|---2---|---1---|
A|---10---|---12---|---12---|---x---|---10---|---0---|---2---|---2---|
E|---0----|---0----|---0----|---9---|---8----|---x---|---0---|---x---|
[Intro]
e|--0----0----0----0--0--0----X-X-X-X--|
B
|--0----0----0----0--0--0----X-X-X-X--|
G|--0----0----0----0--0--0----X-X-X-X--|  Repeat through all verses
D
|--0----0----0----0--0--0----X-X-X-X--|
A
|--0----10---10---10-10-10---X-X-X-X--|
E
|--0----0----0----0--0--0----X-X-X-X--|
[Verse 1]
Em7
When it all falls down
Em7
And the law don't count
Em7
And it don't seem fair
Em7
And the people don't care
[Chorus 1]
            Em6add11   Em11     Em7
Where in the world you gonna go
           Em6add11  Em11      Em7
Who in the world you gonna hold
             Em6add11    Em11    Em7          C#m7b5
When all the world keeps holding on at ground zero
Cma7                    Em7
We'll leave it all with God
Em7 (REPEAT INTRO)
[Verse 2]
Em7
When it all falls down
Em7
And we almost drown
Em7
When the sin sinks in
Em7
I guess it's every man for himself
[Chorus 2]
            Em6add11   Em11     Em7
Where in the world you gonna go
           Em6add11  Em11      Em7
Who in the world you gonna hold
             Em6add11    Em11    Em7          C#m7b5
When all the world keeps holding on at ground zero
Cma7
We'll leave it all with
[Interlude]
Am             Em
                                         Riff 1
The war it rages over the ages            e|--0---0--|
B11                Em (Riff 1)            B|--0---0--|
You can't erase it once you spill the     G|--0---0--|
Am                  Em                D
                                      |--2---2--|
Blood on the concrete river of deceit     A|--2---2--|
B11                                    E
                                       |--0-3-0--|
Will you be around?
[Verse 3]
Em7
When it all falls down
Em7
And the law don't count
Em7
And it don't seem fair
Em7
And the people don't care
[Chorus 3]
            Em6add11   Em11     Em7
Where in the world you gonna go
           Em6add11  Em11      Em7
Who in the world you gonna hold
                Em6add11    Em11    Em7          C#m7b5
When all of the world keeps holding on at ground zero
Cma7
We'll leave it all with God
[Outro]
Em7Em6add11Em11Em7
 -  -  -  (repeat until the end)

Ground Zero chords and lyrics

Free chords for Ground Zero by Chris Cornell. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

GROUND ZERO (acoustic)
Artist: Chris Cornell
Album: Songbook (2011)
Tuning: Standard
All chords are strummed but, if you hear to the song, it feels like the 1st string is sometimes not touched
or its sound is very light.
D|--0----0----0----0--0--0----X-X-X-X--|
A|--0----10---10---10-10-10---X-X-X-X--|
E|--0----0----0----0--0--0----X-X-X-X--|
[Verse 1]
[Chorus 1]
Em7 (REPEAT INTRO)
[Verse 2]
[Chorus 2]
[Verse 3]
[Chorus 3]
[Outro]
Em7 - Em6add11 - Em11 - Em7 (repeat until the end)

Ground Zero Chords by Chris Cornell

Learn how to play Ground Zero by Chris Cornell with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ground Zero chords”, “Ground Zero guitar chords”, or “Chris Cornell Ground Zero 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 Ground Zero chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ground Zero lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em7, Em6add11, Em11, C#m7b5, Cma7, Am.

Frequently asked questions about Ground Zero

How do I play "Ground Zero" by Chris Cornell on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Ground Zero" by Chris Cornell 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.

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Can I transpose "Ground Zero" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Ground Zero"?

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

Is "Ground Zero" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Ground Zero" by Chris Cornell with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Chris Cornell below.

What key is "Ground Zero" in?

The chords for "Ground Zero" show the original chord names (including Em7, Em6add11, Em11, C#m7b5, Cma7, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.