African race
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(C - Am - Dm - E ) (C - Am - Dm - E - Am)
We are the slave descendants of the African race
The African race, the African race
We are the slave descendants of the African race
We're proud, it's no disgrace
Our forefathers were taken away
Taken away, taken away
They were bound in ships and shackled all the way
Like baggage, brought to the west
They swapped my brother now
Also my sister too
For a drink of wine
So they could drink and be merry
So they could drink and be merry
I speak Amharic
My sister speak Swahili
They put us all together now
That's why we can't understand
That's why we can't understand
We are the slave descendants of the African race
The African race, the African race
We are the slave descendants of the African race
We're proud, it's no disgrace
We're proud of the African race
We're proud, it's no disgrace
We're proud of the African race
We're proud, it's no disgrace
How to play African race
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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.