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Apocalypso by Jimmy Buffett

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♫ Intro: 

F#m A D E C# C#m G


♫ 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


♫ 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

♫ Refrain: 
D        C#m               F#m
We'll be dancin' when we go


Short Instrumental


♫ 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


♫ 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


♫ Refrain: 
D        C#m               C#
We'll be dancin' when we go


♫ Instrumental: 


F#m   C#
Ohhh, ohhh
Ohhh, ohhh
Ohhh, ohhh
Ohhh, ohhh


♫ Refrain: 
D        C#m               F#m
We'll be dancin' when we go


♫ 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)

Apocalypso Chords Info

Published: November 18, 2023

Last Updated: March 23, 2026

Difficulty: Intermediate 💪

Chords: F#m, A, D, E, C#, C#m, G