A Life Worth Killing For
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Intro
Am Dm Am G F C G
[Verso 1]
Am
Coyotes call the buzzards, always know
F C
When the dying's near. We ask God to pick a side
G
But where he falls, it isn't clear
F
Is there a life...
Am G
Worth killing for?
[Verso 2]
Am
Did his best to walk the razor
F
With the holy bullets that tried to save her
C
They met with someone else's heart
G
Another family torn apart
F Am
Did his justice get served right?
G
He wasn't sure
[Refrão]
G
Most every man would
F
Paint the desert black and white
G
Marking the sand with pointed
F
Boots for left and right
Dm C G
But sometimes evil don't look as ugly as the lizard's back
F Am G
and sometimes the wicked here don't always dress in black
{Instrumental}
Am Dm Am G F C G
[Verso 3]
Am
It's the gift of his religion
F
But he can mock his own division
C
who it's gold in the open West
G
Falls cold with a boot hill soldier's ribs
F
What a man does...
Am G
to Win his bloody crown
[Verso 4]
Am
No reward for indecision
F
All your sins will be forgiven
C
Boys, it's time to saddle up
G
And like the spirits in your cup
F
It's going to burn...
Am G
On the way down
[Refrão]
G
Most every man would
F
Paint the desert black and white
G
Marking the sand with pointed
F
Boots for left and right
Dm C G
But sometimes evil don't look as ugly as the lizard's back
F Am G
and sometimes the wicked here don't always dress in black
How to play A Life Worth Killing For
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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.