51st State
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Intro
D
[Verso 1]
D
Never thought I'd see the day
F#7
Never thought I'd see the plan
Bm
Where everything could get harder
A G
For the working man
D
Yeah, we're better off together
F#7
We're way better hand in hand
Bm
But the 49th parallel
A D
Has become a line drawn in the sand
[Refrão]
D G D
Let me give it to you straight
A Asus4 A
When you're talking about my home
Bm
You better show some respect
G D G D
'Cause up here we take care of our own
D
So let me give you some advice mister
F#7
You might have too much on your plate
G
Go'n load us up with tariffs
N.C. Em F#m G D F#7 Bm A G
But we'll never be the 51st State
[Verso 2]
N.C. D
Maybe you've forgotten
F#7
Maybe you just don't care
Bm
But we always stood beside you
G D
For that liberty we share
D
You can push us to the brink
F#7
But where the open road divides
Bm
You'll find a wall of maple
G D
With us on the other side
[Refrão]
D G D
So let me give it to you straight
A Asus4 A
When you're talking about my home
Bm
You better show some respect
G D G D
'Cause up here we take care of our own
D
So let me give you some advice mister
F#7
You might have too much on your plate
G
You're welcome across the border
N.C. Em F#m G D
But we'll never be the 51st State
How to play 51st State
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.