50000 Names Carved In The Wall
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G
There's teddy bears and high school rings
C
And old photographs that mommas bring
G D7
The daddies with their young boys playing ball
G
There's combat boots that he used to wear
C
When he was sent over there
G D7 G
There's 50,000 names carved in the wall
There's cigarettes and there's cans of beer
C
And notes that say I miss you dear
G D7
And children who don't say anything at all
G
There's purple hearts and packs of gum
C
Fatherless daughters and fatherless sons
G D7 G
And there's 50,000 names carved in the wall
C
They come from all across this land
G
In pickup trucks and mini-vans
D7 G
Searching for a boy from long ago
C
They scan the wall and find his name
G
The tear drops fall like pouring rain
D7 G
And silently they leave a gift and go
There stars of David and Rosary beads
C
And crucifixion figurines
G D7
And flowers of all colors large and small
G
There's a boy scout badge and a merit pin
C
Little American flags waving in the wind
G D7 G
And there's 50,000 names carved in the wall
D7 G
There's 50,000 names carved in the wall
How to play 50000 Names Carved In The Wall
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.