1983
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Intro: A F A F
verse 1:
A
Talk about the last war, the past war, the one before
D
I wanna salute the troops and what is more
A
I'd like to toast a drink to the stink of the semaphore
E A F A F
I wanna parade on the graves of the gone before
verse 2:
A
We were all together then, officers and gentlemen
D
Prisoners and pressmen, hound dogs and yellow men
A
Three million dead or more, what a score
E
With god on your side, you'll never lose another war
[Refrão]
A F
But don't despair, there's more to come
A D
Make your repairs, re-skin your drum
C F7
And I'll guarantee World War Three
E A F A F
Will be the biggest show you've ever seen
verse 3:
A
The Russians are coming, I can feel it in my piss
D
Better get out your gun, set your sights and don't miss
A
Better break out a bottle, make a toast to the past
E
If it don't taste like vodka, you'd better make it last
[Refrão]
A F
But don't despair, there's more to come
A D
Make your repairs, re-skin your drum
C F7
And I'll guarantee World War Three
E A
Will be the biggest show you've ever seen
Instrumental: A F A F A F A F E
[Refrão]
A F
But don't despair, there's more to come
A D
Make your repairs, re-skin your drum
C F7
And I'll guarantee World War Three
E A
Will be the biggest show you've ever seen
Bridge: A
What's this I see? There's still foliage on the tree
Someone said 'Hello', it was surely meant for me
"Hello", I replied, feeling strange inside
N.C.
He took me by the hand and he whispered an aside
C F
"It's alright, don't let it worry your head
D F7 E N.C. (A)
War is over now, but unfortunately you are dead"
INTERLUDE: A F A F E
[Refrão]
A F
But don't despair, there's more to come
A D
Go on, make your repairs, re-skin your drum
C F7
And I'll guarantee World War Three
E A
Will be the biggest show you've ever seen
OUTRO: A F A F A F A F7 A
How to play 1983
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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.