Europe - The Final Countdown Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar B7 chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Bm chord diagram
[Opening]
[Em] [C] [Am] [D] [Em] [C] [Am] [D]
[Em] [D] [Em] [Em] [B7]
[Em]We’re leaving together but still it’s [Am]farewell
[Em]And maybe we’ll come back to [D]Earth who can [G]tell?
[C]I guess there is [D]no one to blame
[G]We’re [D]leaving [Em]ground (leaving ground)
[C]Will things ever [Bm]be the same [D]again?
[chorus]
It’s the final [Em]countdown [C] [Am] [D]
The final [Em]countdown [C] [Am] [D]
[Closing]
[Em] [D] [Em] [Em] [B7]
[Em]We’re heading for Venus and still we stand [Am]tall
[Em]Cause maybe they’ve seen us and [D]welcome us [G]all?
[C]With so many [D]light years to go
[G]And [D]things to be [Em]found (to be found)
[C]I’m sure we will [Bm]all miss her [D]so
[chorus]
It’s the final [Em]countdown [C] [Am] [D]
The final [Em]countdown [C] [Am] [D]
[chorus]
[Em] [D] [Em] [Em] [B7]
It’s the final [Em]countdown [C] [Am] [D]
The final [Em]countdown [C] [Am] [D]
[Em] [D] [Em] [Em] [B7] [Em]
How to play The Final Countdown on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Europe - The Final Countdown on guitar requires 7 chords and 11 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
The Final Countdown uses these transitions most often: D → Em (16), Em → C (10), and Am → D (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with Em - C chord transition.
1. Em → C chord transition
To move from Em to C;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
2. C → Am chord transition
To move from C to Am;
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
3. Am → D chord transition
To move from Am to D;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 3.
4. D → Em chord transition
To move from D to Em;
- While playing D, lift your index finger from G string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
5. Em → B7 chord transition
To move from Em to B7;
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on D string fret 1.
- Place pinky on E string fret 2.
6. Em → Am chord transition
To move from Em to Am;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
7. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
8. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
9. C → D chord transition
To move from C to D;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
10. C → Bm chord transition
To move from C to Bm;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 4.
- Place pinky on G string fret 4.
11. Bm → D chord transition
To move from Bm to D;
- While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on B string fret 3.
The Final Countdown chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in The Final Countdown.
- The Final Countdown includes 74 chord transitions, 11 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- The Final Countdown contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how The Final Countdown connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After Em, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (26%), G (18%), and D (17%).
- Em → C: 26%
- Em → D: 17%
After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → G: 29%
- D → Em: 17%