Oct222019

Janet Gardner – Assassinate Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsAm F G E

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This is the chords of Assassinate by Janet Gardner on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Am F G E x2
Riff (1st 2 bars only)

[Verse 1]
Am
and it makes me feel
Am
You’re hiding something, you’re insincere
Am
I see the shadows behind your eyes
Am
I’m dealing with someone who’s compromised

[Pre-chorus 1]
G Am
There’s no safety on (I hear you cocking)
G E
Closing in at dawn, and I’m in the crosshairs

[Chorus]
Am F G E
You’re here to assassinate my heart
Am F G E
You’re comin’ to tear my world apar – art
Am F G E Am
I’m stronger than you know, and you can’t break me down
F G E
You’ll never assassinate my heart

[Verse 2]
Am
Collecting secrets, no casualties
Am
Means nothin’ to ya, no loyalties
Am
Raiding defenses is your specialty
Am
And now your sights are set on me

[Pre-chorus 2]
G Am
Target within range (I hear you cocking)
G E
Clever, acting strange, oh no one can trust you

[Chorus]
Am F G E
You’re here to assassinate my heart
Am F G E
You’re comin’ to tear my world apar – art
Am F G E Am
I’m stronger than ever, and you can’t break me down
F G E
You’ll never assassinate my heart

[Interlude]
Am F G E x2

[Chorus]
Am F G E
You’re here to assassinate my heart
Am F G E
You’re comin’ to tear my world apar – art
Am F G E
I’m stronger than ever, and you can’t break me
Am F G E
You’ll never assassinate my heart

[Outro]
Am F G E
oh-ohhhhhhh-ohhhhh-o-ohhhhhhhh
Am F G E

How to play Assassinate: key, chords and progression

Assassinate by Janet Gardner sits in A minor (no sharps or flats), and you need 4 chords to play it: Am, F, G and E.

Listen for Am – F – G – E (i – VI – VII – V in A minor): the song comes back to it again and again. Once these 4 changes are comfortable, most of the song is done.

Good to know: F is played as barre or movable shapes on guitar. Practise the change into it slowly; on piano and ukulele the same chords are easier.