The Escape Artist chords by
August Burns Red

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Key: C minor•

Verse 1

C5

C5

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Open your closed mind

C

C

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(Open your closed mind)

C5

C5

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C

C

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Close your open mouth

Cm

Cm

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C5

C5

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C

C

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You're pushing more

than you're pulling

C5

C5

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C

C

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C5

C5

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C

C

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Every word that you say

C5

C5

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Open your closed mind

C

C

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Cm

Cm

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Close your open mouth

C5

C5

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You're pushing more

C

C

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Gm

Gm

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G

G

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than you're pulling

C

C

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Fm

Fm

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C

C

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C5

C5

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Every word that you say passes through

C

C

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C5

C5

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C

C

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Fm

Fm

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C

C

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Fm

Fm

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C

C

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C5

C5

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my ears

Cm

Cm

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C

C

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Cm

Cm

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Fm

Fm

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Before it even es_ capes your lips

Cm

Cm

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No one learns

Verse 2

C5

C5

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Cm

Cm

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from someone they hate

C

C

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Your mouth is like a gren_ ade

Cm

Cm

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C5

C5

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Cm

Cm

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No one learns from

someone they hate

Your mouth is like a grenade

C5

C5

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Cm

Cm

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Blowing everyone

C5

C5

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Cm

Cm

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away

(Oh)

C

C

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How many have you pushed away,

Verse 3

Cm

Cm

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C

C

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and how many have you saved?

Cm

Cm

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C5

C5

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Cm

Cm

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How many have you pushed away,

C

C

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and how many have you saved?

Cm

Cm

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C

C

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Verse 4

Cm

Cm

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C

C

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Fm

Fm

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Pick and choose based on a face,

C

C

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Cm

Cm

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Fm

Fm

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but it's all in the heart

C

C

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G

G

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Pick and choose based on a face,

C

C

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Cm

Cm

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C

C

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G

G

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Fm

Fm

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G

G

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Cm

Cm

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but it's all in the heart that car_ ries weight

C

C

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Fm

Fm

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Cm

Cm

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C5

C5

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Cm

Cm

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C5

C5

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Cm

Cm

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C5

C5

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C

C

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Fm

Fm

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Verse 5

Cm

Cm

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C5

C5

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Cm

Cm

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Bbm

Bbm

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Don't judge un_ til you've

C5

C5

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Cm

Cm

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C5

C5

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taken it all in

Cm

Cm

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Bb

Bb

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Bbm

Bbm

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C5

C5

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Cm

Cm

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C5

C5

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Cause in the end you'll pray to stay above

Db

Db

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Cm

Cm

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Fm

Fm

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the flames

Db

Db

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Fm

Fm

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Db

Db

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Fm

Fm

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Db

Db

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Fm

Fm

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Verse 6

Db

Db

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Fm

Fm

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Open your closed mind and

Db

Db

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Eb

Eb

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close your open mouth

Fm

Fm

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You're pushing more,

Cm

Cm

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Fm

Fm

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Db

Db

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Fm

Fm

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you're pushing more than you are pulling

Db

Db

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Fm

Fm

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Every word that you say passes

Db

Db

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Ab

Ab

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Db

Db

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through my ears

Fm

Fm

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Db

Db

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Ab

Ab

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Before it even es_ capes,

Fm

Fm

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Db

Db

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Ab

Ab

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before it even escapes

Fm

Fm

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Open

Verse 7

Db

Db

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your closed mind

(Open your closed mind)

Fm

Fm

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Db

Db

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Fm

Fm

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And close your open mouth

Db

Db

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Fm

Fm

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You're pushing more, you're pushing more than you

Interlude 1

are pulling

Ab

Ab

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Db

Db

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Eb

Eb

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Db

Db

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Ab

Ab

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Db

Db

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Eb

Eb

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Db

Db

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Fm

Fm

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Cm

Cm

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Fm

Fm

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Open your closed

Verse 8

Db

Db

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Fm

Fm

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mind and

Db

Db

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Fm

Fm

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close your open mouth

Db

Db

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You're pushing more,

Fm

Fm

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Db

Db

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Fm

Fm

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Db

Db

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you're push_ ing more than you are pulling

Fm

Fm

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Db

Db

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Fm

Fm

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Open your closed mind and

Db

Db

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Fm

Fm

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close your open mouth

Db

Db

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You're pushing more,

Fm

Fm

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Db

Db

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you're push_ ing more than you are pulling

Fm

Fm

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Db

Db

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Fm

Fm

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Open your closed mind and close

your open mouth

Db

Db

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You're pushing more,

Fm

Fm

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you're pushing more than you are pulling

Outro 1

Fm

Fm

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Db

Db

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Fm

Fm

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Bbm

Bbm

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Ab

Ab

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Chords

C5
C
Cm
Gm
G
Fm
Bbm
Bb
Db
Eb
Ab

Capo: 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Escape Artist?

The original key of The Escape Artist by August Burns Red is C minor.

What are the main chords for The Escape Artist?

The primary chords used in The Escape Artist are C5, C, Cm, Gm, G, Fm.

Do I need a capo to play The Escape Artist?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Is The Escape Artist beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like C5, C, Cm, Gm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Escape Artist?

The tempo of The Escape Artist is approximately 83 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for The Escape Artist?

You can easily change the key of The Escape Artist using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Is there a tuner available for The Escape Artist?

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