Zombie Ukulele Chords – The Cranberries. This song uses the chords: Emin, Cmaj7, C, G6, G, G/F#. You can change the key for free, as needed.
INTRO:
Emin Cmaj7 G6 G/F#
VERSE 1:
Another heCad hangs lowly chGild is slowly G/F#taken
Emin
And the violence caCuse such silence Gwho are we mistG/F#aken
But you Eminsee it’s not me it’s not mCy family
In your Ghead in your head they are fiG/F#ghting
With their tanEminks and their bombs and their bomCbs and their guns
In your Ghead in your head they are cryG/F#ing
CHORUS 1:
In your Eminhead in your Chead zombGie zombie zombG/F#ie
What’s in your Eminhead in your Chead zombGie zombie zombG/F#ie
INSTRUMENTAL:
Emin C G G/F#
VERSE 2:
EminAnother mCother’s breakin heCart is taken ovG/F#er
EminWhen the violence caCuses silence Gwe must be misG/F#taken
It’s the Eminsame old theme since C1916
In your Ghead in your head they are fiG/F#ghting
With their tanEminks and their bombs and their bomCbs and their guns
In your Ghead in your head they are dyG/F#ing
CHORUS 2:
In your Eminhead in your Chead zombGie zombie zombG/F#ie
What’s in your Eminhead in your Chead zombGie zombie zombG/F#ie
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“Zombie” History:
The song **”Zombie”** is a protest song by the Irish rock band **The Cranberries**, released in 1994 as the lead single from their second studio album, *No Need to Argue*. Here’s an overview of the song:
### Background and Meaning:
– **Written by:** Dolores O’Riordan (the band’s lead vocalist).
– **Context:** The song was written in response to the 1993 IRA bombing in Warrington, England, which killed two children, Jonathan Ball and Tim Parry. It reflects the anguish and frustration caused by the ongoing violence in Northern Ireland during *The Troubles*.
– **Message:** “Zombie” is a call for peace, criticizing the cyclical violence and its devastating effects on innocent lives. The lyrics poignantly contrast human suffering with the mindless perpetuation of conflict.
### Musical Style:
– **Genre:** The song incorporates grunge and alternative rock elements, deviating from the band’s earlier softer, folk-influenced sound.
– **Notable Features:**
– Heavy guitar riffs and a raw, haunting vocal performance by O’Riordan.
– Lyrics such as “In your head, they are fighting” repeat throughout, emphasizing the ongoing mental toll of violence.
### Reception:
– **Critical Acclaim:** “Zombie” became one of The Cranberries’ most iconic songs, praised for its powerful message and O’Riordan’s passionate delivery.
– **Chart Performance:** It topped the charts in several countries, including Australia, Germany, and France.
– **Awards:** Won the “Best Song” award at the 1995 MTV Europe Music Awards.
### Legacy:
– “Zombie” remains a defining song of the 1990s, remembered for its raw emotion and social commentary. After Dolores O’Riordan’s passing in 2018, the song gained renewed attention, with many fans and artists paying tribute to her legacy.
### Notable Cover:
– In 2018, the band **Bad Wolves** released a cover of “Zombie,” which became a commercial success and was dedicated to O’Riordan.
