Parachute chords by Sean Ono Lennon (Official Version)

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Bm7
Bm6
Amaj7
A6
Am6
G#m6
G#m7
F#m
C#
A
E
D7
C#7
Dmaj7
G#m7b5
F#
G
Bm
G7
F#7

Intro 1

Bm7

Bm6

Amaj7

Am6

G#m6

G#m7

Verse 1
F#m 
C# 
Love  is like an aeroplane
A 
Jump and then you pray
E 
Lucky ones remain
Bm7 
In the clouds for days
Bm6 
F#m 
Life  is just a stage
D7 
Let's put on the best show
C#7 
And let everyone know

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Chorus 1

Bm7

'Cause if I have to die tonight

Amaj7

Dmaj7

I'd rather be with you

G#m7b5

C#7

F#m

Cut the parachute before the dive

Bm7

Baby don't you cry

Amaj7

Dmaj7

You had to bring me down

G#m7b5

C#7

Dmaj7

We had some fun before we hit the ground

Verse 2
F#m 
C# 
Love  is like a hurricane
A 
You know it's on the way
E 
You think you can be brave
Bm7 
Underneath the waves
Bm6 
F#m 
Life  is just a dream
D7 
Which of us is dreaming?
C#7 
And who will wake up screaming?

Chorus 2
Bm7 
E 
'Cause if I have to die tonight
Amaj7 
Dmaj7 
I'd rather   be with you
G#m7b5 
C#7 
F#m 
Cut       the parachute before the dive
F# 
Bm7 
E 
Baby don't you cry
Amaj7 
Dmaj7 
You had      to bring me down
G#m7b5 
C#7 
Dmaj7 
We had       some fun before we hit the ground
Dmaj7 

Bridge 1

F#7

C#7

Chorus 3
Bm7 
E 
'Cause if I have to die tonight
Amaj7 
Dmaj7 
I'd rather   be with you
G#m7b5 
C#7 
F#m 
Cut       the parachute before the dive
F# 
Bm7 
E 
Baby don't you cry
Amaj7 
Dmaj7 
You had      to bring me down
G#m7b5 
C#7 
Dmaj7 
We had       some fun before we hit the ground

Chorus 4
Bm7 
E 
'Cause if I have to die tonight
Amaj7 
Dmaj7 
I'd rather   it was you
G#m7b5 
C#7 
F#m 
Cut       the parachute before the dive
F# 
Bm7 
E 
Baby don't you cry
Amaj7 
Dmaj7 
You had      to bring me down
G#m7b5 
C#7 
Dmaj7 
We had       some fun before we hit the ground

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Bm7
Bm6
Amaj7
A6
Am6
G#m6
G#m7
F#m
C#
A
E
D7
C#7
Dmaj7
G#m7b5
F#
G
Bm
G7
F#7

Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: AdvancedKey: F# minorBPM: 77

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

Bm7: x-2-4-2-3-x
Bm6: 7-x-6-7-7-x
Amaj7: x-0-2-1-2-0
A6: x-0-2-2-2-2
Am6: x-0-2-2-1-2
G#m6: 4-x-3-4-4-x
G#m7: 4-6-4-4-4-4
F#m: 2-4-4-2-2-2
C#: x-4-6-6-6-x
A: x-0-2-2-2-0
E: 0-2-2-1-0-0
D7: x-x-0-2-1-2
C#7: x-4-6-4-6-x
Dmaj7: x-x-0-2-2-2
G#m7b5: 4-x-4-4-3-x
F#: 2-4-4-3-2-2
G: 3-2-0-0-0-3
Bm: x-2-4-4-3-x
G7: 3-2-0-0-0-1
F#7: 2-4-2-3-2-2

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This is the definitive original version of Parachute by Sean Ono Lennon, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of F# minor. It is designed for experienced players looking to reproduce the full sonic intent and artistic expression of Sean Ono Lennon.