Bring Me the Horizon – Mantra on Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Bring Me the Horizon – Mantra on Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsD5C5F5DmBbFC

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This is the chord progression of Bring Me the Horizon – Mantra on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

Intro]
D5 C5 (x4)
F5 C5 D5 (x4)

[Verse 1]
Dm
Do you wanna start a cult with me?
Dm
I’m not vibrating like I ought to be
Bb
I need a purpose, I can’t keep surfing
Dm
Through this existential misery
Dm
Now we’re gonna need some real estate
Bb
But if I choose my words carefully
F
Think I could fool you that I’m the guru
C
Wait, how do you spell epiphany?

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[Chorus]
Dm             Bb                 F
Before the truth will set you free
It will psyou off
Dm                 Bb                 F
Before you find a place to be
You’re gonna lose the plot
Dm                         Bb
Too late to tell you now
F                         C
One ear and right out the other one
Dm                         Bb
‘Cause all you ever do
F                                         C
Is chant the same old mantra

[Verse 2]
Dm
Could I have your attention, please?
Dm
It’s time to tap into your tragedy
Bb
Think you could use a new abuser
Dm
Close your eyes and listen carefully
Dm
Imagine you’re stood on a beach
Dm
Water gently lapping at your feet
Bb                                                                          F
And now you’re sinking, what were you thinking?
C
That’s all the time we have this week

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[Chorus]
Dm                                   Bb            F
Before the truth will set you free
It will psyou off
Dm             Bb                     F
Before you find a place to be
You’re gonna lose the plot
Dm                         Bb
Too late to tell you now
F                         C
One ear and right out the other one
Dm                         Bb
‘Cause all you ever do
F                                                 C
Is chant the same old mantra

[Bridge]
Dm                                                 Bb
And I know this doesn’t make a lot of sense
F                                                             C
But do you really wanna think about yourself now?
Dm                                                 Bb
All I’m asking for’s a little bit of faith
F
You know it’s easy to believe
Dm                                                 Bb
And I know this doesn’t make a lot of sense
F                                                             C
You know you gotta work the corners of your mind now
Dm                                     Bb
All I’m asking for’s a little bit of faith
F
You know it’s easy to believe
C
So easy to believe

[Chorus]
Dm                         Bb             F
Before the truth will set you free
It will psyou off
Dm             Bb                         F
Before you find a place to be
You’re gonna lose the plot
Dm                                     Bb
Too late to tell you now
F                                     C
One ear and right out the other one
Dm                                     Bb
‘Cause all you ever do
F                                                 C
Is chant the same old mantra

How to play Mantra: key, chords and progression

Mantra by Bring Me the Horizon is built around D minor (one flat: B♭), with 7 chords in all: D5, C5, F5, Dm, Bb, F and C.

Most of the song cycles through Dm – Bb – F – C (i – VI – III – VII in D minor), the epic minor progression (i–VI–III–VII) used in many anthems. Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Easier on guitar: put a capo on the 5th fret and play the shapes A5, G5, C5, Am, F, C, G (86% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 57% without a capo). It sounds exactly the same.

Chord diagrams

D5 chord on guitar (xx023x)
D5D A
C5 chord on guitar (x355xx)
C5C G
F5 chord on guitar (133xxx)
F5F C
Dm chord on guitar (xx0231)
DmD F A
Bb chord on guitar (x13331)
B♭B♭ D F
F chord on guitar (133211)
FF A C
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G

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Mantra chords: questions

What key is Mantra in?

Mantra by Bring Me the Horizon is centred on D minor (one flat: B♭).

What chords are in Mantra?

Mantra uses 7 chords: D5, C5, F5, Dm, Bb, F, C.

What is the chord progression of Mantra?

The main progression is Dm – Bb – F – C (i – VI – III – VII), the epic minor progression (i–VI–III–VII) used in many anthems.

Is Mantra easy to play on guitar?

Yes, with a capo: put a capo on the 5th fret and play the shapes A5, G5, C5, Am, F, C, G (86% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 57% without a capo).

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