Start The Machine

start the machine ( acoustic interpretation ) by angels and airwaves tabbed by : the count of monte cristo tuning : standard ( key of E ) introduction : this interpretation of the ’tinker - toy/xylophone’ Intro has kind of a classical feel . it sounds best when plucked . the Intro is based around an E chord . E | - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - | B | - 9 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - | G | - - - - - 9 - 8 - 9 - - - - - - - - - - - 9 - 8 - 9 - - - - - - - - - - - | D | - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 - - - - - - - | A | - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - | E | - - - - - - - - - - - 0 - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 - - - 0 - - - - - | the second part of the Intro can be strummed , but the root strings are focused on . listen to the song so you can consolidate the tab and the rhythm . E | - 0~~~ - - - - - 0~~~ - - - - 0~~~ - 0~~~ - - | B | - 0~~~ - - - - - 0~~~ - - - - 0~~~ - 0~~~ - - | G | - 9~~~ - - - - - 9~~~ - - - - 9~~~ - 9~~~ - - | D | - 9~~~9 - - - - 9~~~9 - - - 9~~~ - 9~~~ - - | A | - 7~~~7 - 6 - - 9~~~9 - 6 - x~~~ - x~~~ - - | E | - 0~~~ - - - - - x - - - - - - - 9~~~ - 7~~~ - - | here are the chords used in the rest of the song : E A2 C#m Bsus D# E | - - 0 - - - - 0 - - - - 0 - - - - 0 - - - - 0 - - B | - - 0 - - - - 0 - - - - 0 - - - - 0 - - - - 0 - - G | - - 9 - - - - 2 - - - - 6 - - - - 4 - - - - 9 - - D | - - 9 - - - - 2 - - - - 6 - - - - 4 - - - - 9 - - A | - - 7 - - - - 0 - - - - 4 - - - - 2 - - - - 6 - - E | - - 0 - - - - x - - - - x - - - - x - - - - x - - Verse 1 : E D# the ash set in , then blew away , C#m A2 Bsus it’s getting lost into the sea . E Bsus i grew so close to all the thoughts i had ( Bsus ) to leave forever , C#m A2 i left the chill and voice of screams of kids Bsus and ran for shelter . ( same for Verse 2 ) Chorus : E you know i won’t say sorry , D# you know i won’t say sorry . C#m the pain has a bad reaction , A2 Bsus a blend of fear and passion . E Bsus you know what it’s like to believe , ( Bsus ) E it makes me want to scream . Bridge : E i see the stars , they’re in your eyes , A2 Bsus a playful kiss , can’t you tell i’m excited? E a fast escape in the nick of time , A Bsus you lost your wish , can i help you to find it? E i’m on my knees , just one to start , A Bsus a fresh new start , don’t be undecided , E if love’s the word that you say , Bsus then say it - i will listen . E if love’s the word that you say , Bsus then say it - i will listen . that’s about it . hope you kind of get the feel for it . any questions or correcting , just leave some comment love . cheers , conde