Anthem
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Dm Bm
A nation stands with heart in hand
G A
to sing their anthem proudly
Dm F#m
Voices raised to sing their praise
G A
of their hollow country
verse (A D Gm A)
Chorus:
G D Bm A
I can't fall anymore,
for some silver-tounged song.
Your freedom isn't free,
so let me say what freedom means to me
Verse 2
Chorus
Bridge:
D Bm G
Pushing us a drug that you call
D Bm G
freedom and democracy,
D A G Bm
promise us that selfishness
A
is the means for happiness
D Bm G
I burned that bridge so long
D Bm G
ago that I can hardly see,
D A G Bm
anything but solace is what
A
freedom means to me
Chorus
2nd bridge
End
How to play Anthem
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.