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Key
A Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Dm · G · Em
MF Doom’s classic hip-hop track reflecting on life and legacy. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Hip-Hop Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a light, percussive strum to mimic the beat.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A E
On Doomsday, ever since the womb ’til I’m back where my brother went, that’s what my tomb says
A E
Right above my government, Dumile, either unmarked or engraved, hey, who’s to say?
A E
I spent the time from my own, niner to four, maybe more, writin’ rhymes hardcore
A E
On tour, sure, but what is a tour without the raw sore? The hardcore
A E
Metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
Chorus
A
I used to cop a lot, but never copped no drop
E
Hold mics like pony tails, tight, and bob a lot
A
Stopped by a fellow vet, thought I was a poppy seed
E
Told him, “Nevermind, the Meth, come and follow me”
A
Instead of swallowin’ the key, he forced it
E
And I told him, “Ha, after this, you’ll be honored”
A E
Then I squeezed, “Sorry, G, I forgot I was in a journey”
A E
But you can still get burned, walkin’ on the sunshine
A E
Y’all, watch the soundmine
Verse 2
A E
On Doomsday, wrote this in the BK probably on the train
A E
Slave, not a chain, but a sort of a shine, like a pain
A E
In your chest, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
Chorus
A
I used to cop a lot, but never copped no drop
E
Hold mics like pony tails, tight, and bob a lot
A
Stopped by a fellow vet, thought I was a poppy seed
E
Told him, “Nevermind, the Meth, come and follow me”
A
Instead of swallowin’ the key, he forced it
E
And I told him, “Ha, after this, you’ll be honored”
A E
Then I squeezed, “Sorry, G, I forgot I was in a journey”
A E
But you can still get burned, walkin’ on the sunshine
A E
Y’all, watch the soundmine
Bridge
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
Verse 3
A E
On Doomsday, ever since the womb ’til I’m back where my brother went, that’s what my tomb says
A E
Right above my government, Dumile, either unmarked or engraved, hey, who’s to say?
A E
I spent the time from my own, niner to four, maybe more, writin’ rhymes hardcore
A E
On tour, sure, but what is a tour without the raw sore? The hardcore
A E
Metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
Chorus
A
I used to cop a lot, but never copped no drop
E
Hold mics like pony tails, tight, and bob a lot
A
Stopped by a fellow vet, thought I was a poppy seed
E
Told him, “Nevermind, the Meth, come and follow me”
A
Instead of swallowin’ the key, he forced it
E
And I told him, “Ha, after this, you’ll be honored”
A E
Then I squeezed, “Sorry, G, I forgot I was in a journey”
A E
But you can still get burned, walkin’ on the sunshine
A E
Y’all, watch the soundmine
Practice tip: Focus on the simple two-chord (A and E) progression and let the rhythm carry the flow of the lyrics.
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
A Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Dm · G · Em
MF Doom’s classic hip-hop track reflecting on life and legacy. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Hip-Hop Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a light, percussive strum to mimic the beat.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A E
On Doomsday, ever since the womb ’til I’m back where my brother went, that’s what my tomb says
A E
Right above my government, Dumile, either unmarked or engraved, hey, who’s to say?
A E
I spent the time from my own, niner to four, maybe more, writin’ rhymes hardcore
A E
On tour, sure, but what is a tour without the raw sore? The hardcore
A E
Metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
Chorus
A
I used to cop a lot, but never copped no drop
E
Hold mics like pony tails, tight, and bob a lot
A
Stopped by a fellow vet, thought I was a poppy seed
E
Told him, “Nevermind, the Meth, come and follow me”
A
Instead of swallowin’ the key, he forced it
E
And I told him, “Ha, after this, you’ll be honored”
A E
Then I squeezed, “Sorry, G, I forgot I was in a journey”
A E
But you can still get burned, walkin’ on the sunshine
A E
Y’all, watch the soundmine
Verse 2
A E
On Doomsday, wrote this in the BK probably on the train
A E
Slave, not a chain, but a sort of a shine, like a pain
A E
In your chest, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
Chorus
A
I used to cop a lot, but never copped no drop
E
Hold mics like pony tails, tight, and bob a lot
A
Stopped by a fellow vet, thought I was a poppy seed
E
Told him, “Nevermind, the Meth, come and follow me”
A
Instead of swallowin’ the key, he forced it
E
And I told him, “Ha, after this, you’ll be honored”
A E
Then I squeezed, “Sorry, G, I forgot I was in a journey”
A E
But you can still get burned, walkin’ on the sunshine
A E
Y’all, watch the soundmine
Bridge
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
Verse 3
A E
On Doomsday, ever since the womb ’til I’m back where my brother went, that’s what my tomb says
A E
Right above my government, Dumile, either unmarked or engraved, hey, who’s to say?
A E
I spent the time from my own, niner to four, maybe more, writin’ rhymes hardcore
A E
On tour, sure, but what is a tour without the raw sore? The hardcore
A E
Metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
Chorus
A
I used to cop a lot, but never copped no drop
E
Hold mics like pony tails, tight, and bob a lot
A
Stopped by a fellow vet, thought I was a poppy seed
E
Told him, “Nevermind, the Meth, come and follow me”
A
Instead of swallowin’ the key, he forced it
E
And I told him, “Ha, after this, you’ll be honored”
A E
Then I squeezed, “Sorry, G, I forgot I was in a journey”
A E
But you can still get burned, walkin’ on the sunshine
A E
Y’all, watch the soundmine
Practice tip: Focus on the simple two-chord (A and E) progression and let the rhythm carry the flow of the lyrics.
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
A Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Dm · G · Em
MF Doom’s classic hip-hop track reflecting on life and legacy. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Hip-Hop Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a light, percussive strum to mimic the beat.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A E
On Doomsday, ever since the womb ’til I’m back where my brother went, that’s what my tomb says
A E
Right above my government, Dumile, either unmarked or engraved, hey, who’s to say?
A E
I spent the time from my own, niner to four, maybe more, writin’ rhymes hardcore
A E
On tour, sure, but what is a tour without the raw sore? The hardcore
A E
Metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
Chorus
A
I used to cop a lot, but never copped no drop
E
Hold mics like pony tails, tight, and bob a lot
A
Stopped by a fellow vet, thought I was a poppy seed
E
Told him, “Nevermind, the Meth, come and follow me”
A
Instead of swallowin’ the key, he forced it
E
And I told him, “Ha, after this, you’ll be honored”
A E
Then I squeezed, “Sorry, G, I forgot I was in a journey”
A E
But you can still get burned, walkin’ on the sunshine
A E
Y’all, watch the soundmine
Verse 2
A E
On Doomsday, wrote this in the BK probably on the train
A E
Slave, not a chain, but a sort of a shine, like a pain
A E
In your chest, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
Chorus
A
I used to cop a lot, but never copped no drop
E
Hold mics like pony tails, tight, and bob a lot
A
Stopped by a fellow vet, thought I was a poppy seed
E
Told him, “Nevermind, the Meth, come and follow me”
A
Instead of swallowin’ the key, he forced it
E
And I told him, “Ha, after this, you’ll be honored”
A E
Then I squeezed, “Sorry, G, I forgot I was in a journey”
A E
But you can still get burned, walkin’ on the sunshine
A E
Y’all, watch the soundmine
Bridge
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
Verse 3
A E
On Doomsday, ever since the womb ’til I’m back where my brother went, that’s what my tomb says
A E
Right above my government, Dumile, either unmarked or engraved, hey, who’s to say?
A E
I spent the time from my own, niner to four, maybe more, writin’ rhymes hardcore
A E
On tour, sure, but what is a tour without the raw sore? The hardcore
A E
Metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
Chorus
A
I used to cop a lot, but never copped no drop
E
Hold mics like pony tails, tight, and bob a lot
A
Stopped by a fellow vet, thought I was a poppy seed
E
Told him, “Nevermind, the Meth, come and follow me”
A
Instead of swallowin’ the key, he forced it
E
And I told him, “Ha, after this, you’ll be honored”
A E
Then I squeezed, “Sorry, G, I forgot I was in a journey”
A E
But you can still get burned, walkin’ on the sunshine
A E
Y’all, watch the soundmine
Practice tip: Focus on the simple two-chord (A and E) progression and let the rhythm carry the flow of the lyrics.
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
A Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Dm · G · Em
MF Doom’s classic hip-hop track reflecting on life and legacy. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Hip-Hop Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a light, percussive strum to mimic the beat.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A E
On Doomsday, ever since the womb ’til I’m back where my brother went, that’s what my tomb says
A E
Right above my government, Dumile, either unmarked or engraved, hey, who’s to say?
A E
I spent the time from my own, niner to four, maybe more, writin’ rhymes hardcore
A E
On tour, sure, but what is a tour without the raw sore? The hardcore
A E
Metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
Chorus
A
I used to cop a lot, but never copped no drop
E
Hold mics like pony tails, tight, and bob a lot
A
Stopped by a fellow vet, thought I was a poppy seed
E
Told him, “Nevermind, the Meth, come and follow me”
A
Instead of swallowin’ the key, he forced it
E
And I told him, “Ha, after this, you’ll be honored”
A E
Then I squeezed, “Sorry, G, I forgot I was in a journey”
A E
But you can still get burned, walkin’ on the sunshine
A E
Y’all, watch the soundmine
Verse 2
A E
On Doomsday, wrote this in the BK probably on the train
A E
Slave, not a chain, but a sort of a shine, like a pain
A E
In your chest, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
Chorus
A
I used to cop a lot, but never copped no drop
E
Hold mics like pony tails, tight, and bob a lot
A
Stopped by a fellow vet, thought I was a poppy seed
E
Told him, “Nevermind, the Meth, come and follow me”
A
Instead of swallowin’ the key, he forced it
E
And I told him, “Ha, after this, you’ll be honored”
A E
Then I squeezed, “Sorry, G, I forgot I was in a journey”
A E
But you can still get burned, walkin’ on the sunshine
A E
Y’all, watch the soundmine
Bridge
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
Verse 3
A E
On Doomsday, ever since the womb ’til I’m back where my brother went, that’s what my tomb says
A E
Right above my government, Dumile, either unmarked or engraved, hey, who’s to say?
A E
I spent the time from my own, niner to four, maybe more, writin’ rhymes hardcore
A E
On tour, sure, but what is a tour without the raw sore? The hardcore
A E
Metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
Chorus
A
I used to cop a lot, but never copped no drop
E
Hold mics like pony tails, tight, and bob a lot
A
Stopped by a fellow vet, thought I was a poppy seed
E
Told him, “Nevermind, the Meth, come and follow me”
A
Instead of swallowin’ the key, he forced it
E
And I told him, “Ha, after this, you’ll be honored”
A E
Then I squeezed, “Sorry, G, I forgot I was in a journey”
A E
But you can still get burned, walkin’ on the sunshine
A E
Y’all, watch the soundmine
Practice tip: Focus on the simple two-chord (A and E) progression and let the rhythm carry the flow of the lyrics.
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
A Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Dm · G · Em
MF Doom’s classic hip-hop track reflecting on life and legacy. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Hip-Hop Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a light, percussive strum to mimic the beat.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A E
On Doomsday, ever since the womb ’til I’m back where my brother went, that’s what my tomb says
A E
Right above my government, Dumile, either unmarked or engraved, hey, who’s to say?
A E
I spent the time from my own, niner to four, maybe more, writin’ rhymes hardcore
A E
On tour, sure, but what is a tour without the raw sore? The hardcore
A E
Metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
Chorus
A
I used to cop a lot, but never copped no drop
E
Hold mics like pony tails, tight, and bob a lot
A
Stopped by a fellow vet, thought I was a poppy seed
E
Told him, “Nevermind, the Meth, come and follow me”
A
Instead of swallowin’ the key, he forced it
E
And I told him, “Ha, after this, you’ll be honored”
A E
Then I squeezed, “Sorry, G, I forgot I was in a journey”
A E
But you can still get burned, walkin’ on the sunshine
A E
Y’all, watch the soundmine
Verse 2
A E
On Doomsday, wrote this in the BK probably on the train
A E
Slave, not a chain, but a sort of a shine, like a pain
A E
In your chest, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
Chorus
A
I used to cop a lot, but never copped no drop
E
Hold mics like pony tails, tight, and bob a lot
A
Stopped by a fellow vet, thought I was a poppy seed
E
Told him, “Nevermind, the Meth, come and follow me”
A
Instead of swallowin’ the key, he forced it
E
And I told him, “Ha, after this, you’ll be honored”
A E
Then I squeezed, “Sorry, G, I forgot I was in a journey”
A E
But you can still get burned, walkin’ on the sunshine
A E
Y’all, watch the soundmine
Bridge
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
Verse 3
A E
On Doomsday, ever since the womb ’til I’m back where my brother went, that’s what my tomb says
A E
Right above my government, Dumile, either unmarked or engraved, hey, who’s to say?
A E
I spent the time from my own, niner to four, maybe more, writin’ rhymes hardcore
A E
On tour, sure, but what is a tour without the raw sore? The hardcore
A E
Metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
Chorus
A
I used to cop a lot, but never copped no drop
E
Hold mics like pony tails, tight, and bob a lot
A
Stopped by a fellow vet, thought I was a poppy seed
E
Told him, “Nevermind, the Meth, come and follow me”
A
Instead of swallowin’ the key, he forced it
E
And I told him, “Ha, after this, you’ll be honored”
A E
Then I squeezed, “Sorry, G, I forgot I was in a journey”
A E
But you can still get burned, walkin’ on the sunshine
A E
Y’all, watch the soundmine
Practice tip: Focus on the simple two-chord (A and E) progression and let the rhythm carry the flow of the lyrics.
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
A Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · Dm · G · Em
MF Doom’s classic hip-hop track reflecting on life and legacy. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Hip-Hop Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a light, percussive strum to mimic the beat.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A E
On Doomsday, ever since the womb ’til I’m back where my brother went, that’s what my tomb says
A E
Right above my government, Dumile, either unmarked or engraved, hey, who’s to say?
A E
I spent the time from my own, niner to four, maybe more, writin’ rhymes hardcore
A E
On tour, sure, but what is a tour without the raw sore? The hardcore
A E
Metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
Chorus
A
I used to cop a lot, but never copped no drop
E
Hold mics like pony tails, tight, and bob a lot
A
Stopped by a fellow vet, thought I was a poppy seed
E
Told him, “Nevermind, the Meth, come and follow me”
A
Instead of swallowin’ the key, he forced it
E
And I told him, “Ha, after this, you’ll be honored”
A E
Then I squeezed, “Sorry, G, I forgot I was in a journey”
A E
But you can still get burned, walkin’ on the sunshine
A E
Y’all, watch the soundmine
Verse 2
A E
On Doomsday, wrote this in the BK probably on the train
A E
Slave, not a chain, but a sort of a shine, like a pain
A E
In your chest, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
A E
It’s just a time, you can feel it like a stitch
Chorus
A
I used to cop a lot, but never copped no drop
E
Hold mics like pony tails, tight, and bob a lot
A
Stopped by a fellow vet, thought I was a poppy seed
E
Told him, “Nevermind, the Meth, come and follow me”
A
Instead of swallowin’ the key, he forced it
E
And I told him, “Ha, after this, you’ll be honored”
A E
Then I squeezed, “Sorry, G, I forgot I was in a journey”
A E
But you can still get burned, walkin’ on the sunshine
A E
Y’all, watch the soundmine
Bridge
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
A E A E
Remember when, was when
Verse 3
A E
On Doomsday, ever since the womb ’til I’m back where my brother went, that’s what my tomb says
A E
Right above my government, Dumile, either unmarked or engraved, hey, who’s to say?
A E
I spent the time from my own, niner to four, maybe more, writin’ rhymes hardcore
A E
On tour, sure, but what is a tour without the raw sore? The hardcore
A E
Metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
A E
The hardcore, metal four, five, tour, but what is a tour? The tour without the raw sore?
Chorus
A
I used to cop a lot, but never copped no drop
E
Hold mics like pony tails, tight, and bob a lot
A
Stopped by a fellow vet, thought I was a poppy seed
E
Told him, “Nevermind, the Meth, come and follow me”
A
Instead of swallowin’ the key, he forced it
E
And I told him, “Ha, after this, you’ll be honored”
A E
Then I squeezed, “Sorry, G, I forgot I was in a journey”
A E
But you can still get burned, walkin’ on the sunshine
A E
Y’all, watch the soundmine
Practice tip: Focus on the simple two-chord (A and E) progression and let the rhythm carry the flow of the lyrics.