5th Of July
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[Intro]
Am
[Verso 1]
Am Am C
We were freedom 'til we weren't
Am
We were red, white, and blue jean dirt
Am C
We were love so hard, it hurt
F Am G C
Now only the hurt's still hangin' 'round here
Am G C
I don't hate it lookin' back
Am C
I still see your suntan Ray-Ban laugh
Am G C
Underneath my American flag
F Am G C
I'm stuck in a Chevy rearview mirror
[Refrão]
Am C G C
When my speakers burnt out like roman candles
Am G Am
Empty cooler like my whiskey handle
Am C Am C Dm
I got the red, white, and blues, and a handful of pride, pride
Am C F
I still want you, but that ain't what matters
Am G C Dm
I'm still waiting on the evenin' after
Am G C F Am G
But all's quiet in a firecracker sky, sky
C G
On the 5th of July
Am
On the 5th of July
[Verso 2]
C Am C
Did you make it out to Cali, chasin' better sunsets?
Am C
Is there a little piece of us still there in your chest?
D Am C F
Are you makin' out to Petty and the Beachwood sparks
Am C
While I'm holdin' all the ashes and a sunburned heart?
[Refrão]
Am G C F
And my speakers burnt out like roman candles
Am G C Dm
Empty cooler like my whiskey handle
Am G C F Am G C Dm
I got the red, white and blues, and a handful of pride, pride
Am C C F
I still want you, but that ain't what matters
Am G C Am
I'm still waitin' on the evenin' after
G C F Am G C
But all's quiet and a firecracker sky, sky
Am
On the 5th of July
{Instrumental}
C Am G C
[Ponte]
G C
Fireflies on the 5th of July
Am G
Lightin' up the dark with your red taillights
Am G F Dm
Firefly on the 5th of July
[Refrão]
F Am G C F
And my speakers burnt out like roman candles (Roman candles)
Am G C Dm
Empty cooler like my whiskey handle
Am G C F Am G C
I got the red, white and blues, and a handful of pride, pride (Pride)
Am G C F
I still want you, but that ain't what matters (Ain't what matters)
Am G C Am
I'm still waiting on the evenin' after (Evening after)
Am C F Am G
All's quiet and a firecracker sky, sky
C Am G C
On the 5th of July (On the 5th of July)
Am F C
On the 5th of July (On the 5th of July)
G C
On the 5th of July
Outro
G C
(Firefly on the 5th of July)
Am G
(Lighting up the dark with your red taillights)
G F
On the 5th of July
How to play 5th Of July
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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.