David Bowie - Panic in Detroit: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Panic in Detroit" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Panic in Detroit Guitar Chords and Lyrics by David Bowie
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Panic in Detroit" smoothly on your guitar.
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D E He looked a lot like Che Guevara drove a diesel van D E Kept his gun in quiet seclusion such a humble man G A G A The only survivor of the National People's Gang D C D C Panic in Detroit I asked for an autograph D G A He wanted to stay home I wish someone would phone D E Panic in Detroit He laughed at accidental sirens that broke the evening gloom The police had warned of repercussions they followed none too soon A trickle of strangers were all that were left alive Panic in Detroit I asked for an autograph He wanted to stay home I wish someone would phone Panic in Detroit Chorus: D C Putting on some clothes I made my way to school, ooh ooh Bm C G And I found my teacher crouching in his overalls D C I screamed and ran to smash my favourite slot machine, ooh ooh Bm C Dm And jumped the silent cars that slept at traffic lights Having scored a trillion dollars made a run back home Found him slumped across the table a gun and me alone I ran to the window looked for a plane or two Panic in Detroit he'd left me an autograph Let me collect dust I wish someone would phone Panic in Detroit Panic in Detroit Panic in Detroit You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  C  D  Dm  E  G  Bm  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
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