[Intro]
D
D Bm A
D Bm A
G
[Verse 1]
Bm A
Basic elemental
Bm A
Instinct to survive
Bm A
Stirs the higher passions
Bm A
Thrill to be alive
Bm A
Alternating currents
Bm A
In a tidewater surge
Bm A
Rational resistance
Bm A
To an unwise urge
G
Anything can happen...
[Chorus]
D G
From the point of conception
Bm A
To the moment of truth
D G
At the point of surrender
Bm A
To the burden of proof
D G
From the point of ignition
Bm A
To the final drive
D G
The point of the journey
Bm A
Is not to arrive
G
Anything can happen...
[Verse 2]
Bm A
Basic temperamental
Bm A
Filters on our eyes
Bm A
Alter our perceptions
Bm A
Lenses polarize
Bm A
Alternating currents
Bm A
Force a show of hands
Bm A
Rational responses
Bm A
Force a change of plans
G
Anything can happen...
[Chorus]
D G
From a point on the compass
Bm A
To magnetic north
D G
The point of the needle
Bm A
Moving back and forth
D G
From the point of entry
Bm A
Until the candle is burned
D G
The point of departure
Bm A
Is not to return
G
Anything can happen...
[Interlude]
D Bm A
D Bm A
G
[Bridge]
C#m B
C#m B
C#m B
I set the wheels in motion
C#m B
Turn up all the machines
C#m B
Activate the programs
C#m B
And run behind the scene
C#m B
I set the clouds in motion
C#m B
Turn up light and sound
C#m B
Activate the window
A
And watch the world go 'round
[Chorus]
D G
From the point of conception
Bm A
To the moment of truth
D G
At the point of surrender
Bm A
To the burden of proof
D G
From the point of ignition
Bm A
To the final drive
D G
The point of the journey
Bm A
Is not to arrive
G
Anything can happen...
[Outro]
D G Bm A
Repeat until fade
Source: https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/rush/prime_mover_chords_1957619