Verse: D A I can't get to sleep C G I think about the implications D A Of diving in too deep C G And possibly the complications D A Especially at night C G I worry over situations D A I know will be alright C G Perhaps its just my imagination Chorus: Bm A Day after day it reappears Bm A Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear Gbm G Ghost appear and fade away Verse: D A Alone between the sheets C G Only brings exasperation D A It's time to walk the streets C G Smell the... desperation D A At least there's pretty lights C G And though there's little variation D A It nullifies the night C G from Overkill Chorus: Bm A Day after day it reappears Bm A Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear Gbm G Ghost appear and fade away G come back another day [solo] Verse: D A I can't get to sleep C G I think about the implications D A Of diving in too deep C G And possibly the complications D A Especially at night C G I worry over situations now D A I know will be alright C G It's just Overkill Chorus: Bm A Day after day it reappears Bm A Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear Gbm G Ghost appear and fade away Gbm G Ghost appear and fade away Gbm G Ghost appear and fade away This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
Overkill chords by Men At Work
Suggested strumdriving 4/4
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d
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2
d
&
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3
d
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u
4
d
&
u
Also works: island strum d – d u – u d u
How to play Overkill on ukulele
To play Overkill on ukulele, strum the driving 4/4: d – d – d u d u. It rolls along at a medium pace of around 88 bpm. You are playing it in D major. The chords put it squarely at the skilled level. Pick the intro riff then drive a steady down-up through the verses.
6 ukulele chords used in "Overkill" by Men At Work: A, Bm, C, D, Gbm and G
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Edit:
+2 is the Men At Work 1983 version
0 is the Colin Hay (solo) acoustic 2003 version
Both great. Hope that clarifies.
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The original song is definitely in the key of E, so play +2 if you want it to sound right! (easier too)
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The last chord in the chorus should change to an A rather that remaining on a G.