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Exit Music

Exit Music (For a Film) by Radiohead was written specifically for the closing credits of the 1996 film Romeo + Juliet. Although inspired by the film, the song carries a broader and deeper meaning, reflecting themes of despair, escape, and criticism of authority. The song is also noted for its sharp dynamic shift, moving from a serene beginning to an intense climax.

Key: Am

Introduction:  Am   A2   A4   Am   A2   A4   Am  

 Am                E           C/G              D9/F# 
wake from your sleep,   the drying of your tears,
 Am              E         A4    A 
today we escape,   we escape
 Am                 E         C/G                   D9/F#    D9/F 
pack and get dressed,     before your father hears us,
 Am           E            A4    A 
before all hell breaks loose

 Gm(11)               D7/F# 
breathe,        keep breathing
 A2      Am  A2     A4       Am/C           E4 
don' t      lose         your    nerve
 Gm(11)               D7/F# 
breathe,        keep breathing
 A2           Am    A2     A4     Am/C       E4      E 
I can' t do    this             alone

 Am           E     C/G              D9/F# 
Sing us a song, a song to keep us warm
 Am              E       A4      A 
there' s sucha chill, sucha chill

 Am             @ B7              E       F                     @ Bb 
And you can laugh,    a spineless laugh,   we hope your rules and
 E4       E 
wisdom choke you

 Am            E             C/G          D9/F#    D9/F 
And now we are one, in everlasting peace,
 Am                 E                 A4    A 
We hope that you choke, that you choke
 Am                 E                 A4    A 
We hope that you choke, that you choke
 Am                 E                 A4    A 
We hope that you choke, that you choke
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