Melanie Martinez – Fire Drill Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Melanie Martinez – Fire Drill Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsAmDmCEmE7E

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This is the chords of Fire Drill by Melanie Martinez on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Am Dm C Em

[Verse 1]
Am                     Dm                   C                         Em
I’ve never fit into any category, always deemed an outcast
Am                               Dm                     C                     Em
Since I in Sunday School and all the cool kids said I was weird
Am
It’s exactly the same, they say:
Dm                                         C
“Why do you dress that way? Why do you act that way?
Em
Why aren’t you just like me?”
Am
So is that what you really wanna say to me?

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Dm
You playin’ games with me
C
Tellin’ me you’re for my kind, still you abandon me
E7
Calling me words I’m not, paintin’ a picture that’s false
Am                                         Dm
You must not know my heart, but I know it isn’t your fault
C                               Em
You live in a world in your clutch, you don’t get out very much
Am                                         Dm                               C
Livin’ in the fake world, full of facades and chaotic behavior
E7                                                                       E
You pull the lever for fun, yell, “fire, then you just run

[Chorus]
Am                                         Dm
Fire drill, what would happen if a nuke just hit?
C                                                             Em
Would you say bye to your family? Would you post about it?
Am                                         Dm
Fire drill, if it all went up in flames one day
C                                                                                 Em
Would you give your mom a hug before your house burned away?
Am                               Dm
It kills, I wish the best for you
C           E7                     Am
And you think I ignore you too, but
Dm                                         C
Really, I’m tryna live my own life
E
And be present more, and so should you, it’s alright to

[Verse 2]
Am Dm
Cryin’ inside
C Em
‘Cause nothin’ I say ever comes out right
Am Dm
We’re on the same side
C Em
If I’m honest with you, you just run and hide
Am Dm
I’m bad at public speaking
C Em
But I’m speaking now so hear me out (Shut up)
Am Dm C Em
I personally believe that everyone is fully capable
Am Dm
Of more than what they’re doing, all of the bullying
C Em
All of the screwing around with people they don’t even really know, oh (Blah, blah, blah)
Am Dm
Eatin’ a hate soufflé, and an angry bitter sorbet
C
All ’cause you were bored one day
E7
Losing your wits and your grace

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[Chorus]
Am Dm
Fire drill, what would happen if a nuke just hit?
C Em
Would you say bye to your family? Would you post about it?
Am Dm
Fire drill, if it all went up in flames one day
C E7
Would you give your mom a hug before your house burned away?
Am Dm
It kills, I wish the best for you
C Em Am
And you think I ignore you too, but
Dm C
Really, I’m tryna live my own life
E
And be present more, and so should you, it’s alright to

[Break]
Am
I am not the government
Dm
I am not the fucked up men
C E
I am not a part of anything that is hateful
Am Dm
Love is seeping out my pores, I don’t hold anger anymore
C E
Even for people who hurt and betray me (Okay)
Am
I am not the government
Dm
I am not the fucked up men (Gross)
C E
I am not a part of anything that is hateful
Am Dm
Love is seeping out my pores, I don’t hold anger anymore
C E
Even for people who hurt and betray me

[Chorus]
Am Dm
Fire drill, what would happen if a nuke just hit?
C Em
Would you say bye to your family? Would you post about it?
Am Dm
Fire drill, if it all went up in flames one day
C E7
Would you give your mom a hug before your house burned away?
Am Dm
It kills, I wish the best for you
C Em Am
And you think I ignore you too, but
Dm C
Really, I’m tryna live my own life
E
And be present more, and so should you, it’s alright to

[Outro]
I’m getting out of here

How to play Fire Drill: key, chords and progression

Fire Drill by Melanie Martinez is in the key of A minor (no sharps or flats). The song uses 6 chords: Am, Dm, C, Em, E7 and E.

The progression the song keeps returning to is Am – Dm – C – Em (i – iv – III – v in A minor). Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Beginner-friendly: every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.

Chord diagrams

Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E
Dm chord on guitar (xx0231)
DmD F A
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
E7 chord on guitar (020100)
E7E G♯ B D
E chord on guitar (022100)
EE G♯ B

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Fire Drill chords: questions

What key is Fire Drill in?

Fire Drill by Melanie Martinez is in the key of A minor (no sharps or flats).

What chords are in Fire Drill?

Fire Drill uses 6 chords: Am, Dm, C, Em, E7, E.

What is the chord progression of Fire Drill?

The main progression is Am – Dm – C – Em (i – iv – III – v).

Is Fire Drill easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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