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Then Came The Last Days Of May chords by
Blue ÖYster Cult
Blue ÖYster Cult
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5.0 (1)
Key: A minor
Intro 1
Am
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Verse 1
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Parched land no desert sand,
F
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E
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sun is just a dot
Am
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G
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And a little bit of water goes a long way,
F
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'cause it's hot
Am
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Three good buddies
C
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were laughin' and smoking
D
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Dm
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in the back of a rented Ford
Am
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They couldn't know they weren't going far
Interlude 1
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D
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D
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Chorus 1
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D
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Each one with the money in his pocket
C
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D
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Could go out and buy himself
Am
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a brand new car
C
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Dm
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But they all held the money they had
F
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Money they hoped
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Am
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would take them very far
Interlude 2
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Verse 2
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Sky's bright, the traffic light,
F
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E
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now and then a truck
Am
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And they hadn't seen a cop around all day
F
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(What luck)
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C
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They brought everything they needed
D
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Bags and scales to weigh the stuff
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The driver said the border's just over the bluff
Interlude 3
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Chorus 2
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D
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It wasn't until the car suddenly stopped
C
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D
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Am
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In the middle of a cold and barren plain
C
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Dm
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And the other guy turned and spilled
F
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three boys' blood
G
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Am
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Did they know a trap had been laid?
Interlude 4
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Verse 3
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They're okay, the last days of May,
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E
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but I'll be breathin' dry air
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I'm leaving soon, the others are already there
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C
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You wouldn't be interested in coming along,
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instead of staying here?
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It's said the West is nice this time of year,
Outro 1

that's what they say
Am
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Am
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C
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Chords
  • Am

  • Em

  • Dm

  • F

  • G

  • E

  • C

  • D

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Then Came The Last Days Of May by Blue Öyster Cult is A minor.

The primary chords used in Then Came The Last Days Of May are Am, Em, Dm, F, G, E.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Am, Em, Dm, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Then Came The Last Days Of May is approximately 75 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Then Came The Last Days Of May using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Then Came The Last Days Of May. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Blue Öyster Cult.

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