A War Going On
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Intro: D Bm G D A
Verse
D Bm
There's a war going on
G
Not just out the door
It's inside your soul
D A
You can't take no more
D Bm
I see damage from the pain
Poison in the rain
G
Nothing stays the same
D A
On a shaky train
[Refrão]
Bm G
There's a light within the dark
D
A willingness to start
A
A whisper in the trees
Bm
A courage on your knees
G
But you've heard it all before
D
And it's boring now, I'm sure
A
Got the heart to make it through
D
Cause it's beating inside you
Verse
D Bm
Little rested, maybe painful
G
You've been hypnotized
Even goodness lies
D A
There's a thin disguise
D Bm
And I know you've lost some friends, yeah I do
G
Eating from silver spoons
D
Say goodbye at noon
A
Thought she'd be back soon
[Refrão]
Bm G
I see damage from the pain
D
Poison in the rain
A
Because nothing stays the same
Bm
You can try to break the chain
G
But there's a light within the dark
D
A willingness to start
A
A whisper in the trees
A courage on your knees
Bridge: D Bm G D A
Outro:
D Bm G D A
There's a war going on
D Bm G D A
There's a war going on
How to play A War Going On
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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.