1933
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Intro Am C/B C/G C/B
[Verso 1]
Am C/B C/G
Stop asking musicians what they think
C/B Am
He said softly as he poured himself a second drink
C/B C/G C/B
And outside, the world slipped over the brink
Am C/B C/G
We all thought we had nothing to lose
C/B
That we could trust in crossed fingers and horseshoes
Am C/B C/G
That everything would work out, no matter what we choose
[Pré-Refrão]
G C/G F
The first time it was a tragedy, the second time was a farce
G C/G F
Outside it's nineteen-thirtythree so I'm hitting the bar
[Refrão] C/G G
But I don't know what's going on anymore
Am
The world outside is burning with a brand new light
F
But it isn't one that makes me feel warm
G C F
Don't go mistaking your house burning down for the dawn
G C F
Don't go mistaking your house burning down for the dawn
[Verso 2]
Am C/B
If I was from the greatest generation I'd be pissed
C/G C/B
Surveying the world slipping back to this
Am C/B C/G C/B
I'd be screaming at my grand kids: "We already did this"
Am C/B
Be suspicious of simple answers
C/G C/B
That shit's for fascists and maybe teenagers
Am C/B C/G
You can't fix the world if all you have is a hammer
[Pré-Refrão]
G C/G F
The first time it was a tragedy, the second time was a farce
G C/G F
Outside it's nineteen-thirtythree so I'm hitting the bar
[Refrão]
C/G G
But I don't know what's going on anymore
Am
The world outside is burning with a brand new light
F
But it isn't one that makes me feel warm
G C F
Don't go mistaking your house burning down for the dawn
G C F
Don't go mistaking your house burning down for the dawn
Am C/B C/G C/B
For the daaaaaawwwwwwwn
( Am C/B C/G )
[Ponte]
G C
Aren't you ashamed of this?
F
I surely hope that you are
G C F
We live in a society that's maybe heading for Mars
G C F
But down here we still have a shower of bastards taking charge
G C F
Outside it's nineteen-thirtythree so I'm hitting the bar
[Refrão] G
But I don't know what's going on anymore
Am
The world outside is burning with a brand new light
F
But it isn't one that makes me feel warm
G C F
Don't go mistaking your house burning down for the dawn
G C F
Don't go mistaking your house burning down for the dawn
G C F
Don't go mistaking your house burning down for the dawn
G C F
Don't go mistaking your house burning down for the dawn
How to play 1933
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.