Afraid to Shoot Strangers
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Intro: E G G# B G#
E C#
Lying awake at night I wipe the sweat
From my brow
D
But it's not the fear 'cos
B
I'd rather go now
E C#
Trying to visualize the horrors that
Will lay ahead
D B
The desert sand mound a burial ground
C C#
When it comes to the time
A# C
Are we partners in crime?
C#
When it comes to the time
A# C
We'll be ready to die
E C#
God let us go now and finish what's
to be done
D
Thy kingdom come
B
Thy shall be done... On earth
E C#
Trying to justify to ourselves the
Reasons to go
D
Should we live and let live
B
Forget or forgive
C C# A# C
But how can we let them go on this way?
C# A# C
The reign of terror corruption must end
C#
And we know deep down there's
A# C
No other way
C# A# C
No trust, no reasoning, no more to say
D E F#m
Afraid to shoot strangers
B C# F#m
Afraid to shoot strangers
How to play Afraid to Shoot Strangers
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.