After The War
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[Verse]
Bbm
So many came before you the prisoners of fate
Absus2
A history of bloodshed a legacy of hate
Ab Gb
But where will you be standing when the battles have been won?
Eb F Gb Ab
Inside your lonely fortress the battle's just begun
[Chorus]
Bbm Db Ab Gb
After the war who will you be fighting for?
Bbm Db Gb Ab
After the war is over
Bbm Db Gb Eb
After the fire is burning to its dying embers
Bbm
Bbm
[Verse]
Bbm
A letter from the draft board put pain to all your dreams
Bbm7 Absus2
You're just another number in military schemes
Ab Gb
They marched you in a uniform you wore against your will
Eb Fm Gb Ab
With lies of hope and glory they taught you how to kill
[Chorus]
Bbm Db
After the war
Ab Gb
Who will you be fighting for?
Bbm Db Gb Ab
After the war is over
Bbm Db Ab Gb Eb
After the fire is burning to its dying embers
Bbm
After the war
[Bridge]
Gb Bbm
You thought you'd be a hero
Gb Bbm
After all that you survived
Gb Bbm
If hell was meant for heroes
Ebm Gb Ab Bbm
You'd surely have arrived
Bbm
[Verse]
Ab Gb
They marched you in a uniform you wore against your will
Eb Fm Gb Ab
With lies of hope and glory they taught you how to kill
[Chorus]
Bbm Db
After the war
Ab Gb
Who will you be fighting for?
Bbm Db Gb Ab
After the war is over
Bbm Db Ab Gb Eb
After the fire is burning to its dying embers
Bbm
After the war
Bbm Db
After the war
Ab Gb
Who will you be fighting for?
Bbm Db Gb Ab
After the war is over
Bbm Db Ab Gb Eb
After the fire is burning to its dying embers
Bb
After the war
How to play After The War
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bbm. 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.