A Civil War
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Capo 1
Intro: C#
verse 1
F# A#m C#
I am a lover of being in charge, though it’s my enemy
F# A#m C# D#m
And it sounds unlike me to not be the one with the authority
[Refrão]
C# G#
It’s time to bow out of this race
Fm F#
‘Bout time for me to be in last place
C# G#
I got myself in a civil war
F# A#m G#
It’s time to fight for, fight for
G#
What’s worth fighting for.
Interlude
F# A#m G# C# A#m D#sus C#
(1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4)
verse 2
F# A#m C#
Joining the lines of those who have raised and flown a white flag
F# A#m C# D#m
And I know there is a victory in losing myself and gaining liberty
Bridge
F# G# A#m C#
Surrender is such a hard pill to swallow
F# G# A#m C#
Surrender is such a hard pill to swallow
F# G# A#m C#
Surrender is such a bitter pill to swallow
F# G# A#m C#
Surrender is such a bitter pill, it’s a bitter pill
D#m F#
It’s a bitter pill to swallow
Outro
C#
(8 measures)
F# A#m C#
A civil war
F# A#m C# F#
My civil war
How to play A Civil War
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#. 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.