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β« Intro:
F#m A D E C# C#m G
β« Verse 1:
A
They say this universe is bound to blow
A D
But I say we crank up the calypso control
D E A
Apocalyp, Apocalyp, Apocalypso
β« Verse 2:
A
Now I'm no dancer as dancers go
A D
But this is one step that you need to know
D E F#m C#m D
Apocalyp, Apocalyp, Apocalypso
β« Refrain:
D C#m F#m
We'll be dancin' when we go
Short Instrumental
β« Bridge:
F#m C#m F#m C#m F#m
Planets come and planets go, Apocalypso
F#m C#m F#m C#m F#m
Undisturbed, the dancers flow, Apocalypso
G D E
Old galaxies can be cold, so I'll hold you close
β« Verse 3:
A
When this earthly light is burning low
A D
This dance will take you to the next plateau
D E F#m C#m D
Apocalyp, Apocalyp, Apocalypso
β« Refrain:
D C#m C#
We'll be dancin' when we go
β« Instrumental:
F#m C#
Ohhh, ohhh
Ohhh, ohhh
Ohhh, ohhh
Ohhh, ohhh
β« Refrain:
D C#m F#m
We'll be dancin' when we go
β« Outro:
F#m C# F#m C# F#m
Planets come and planets go, Apocalypso (dancin' when we go)
F#m C# F#m C# F#m
Undisturbed, the dancers flow, Apocalypso
F#m C# F#m C# F#m
Yes, we'll ride that final tide, Apocalypso (dancin' when we go)
F#m C# F#m C# F#m
Gone away just yesterday, Apocalypsooooooo (dancin' when we go)
F#m C# F#m C# F#m
Ohhh ohhh, ohhh ohhh Apocalypso (dancin' when we go)
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Published: November 18, 2023
Last Updated: March 23, 2026