August
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[Intro ]
C Am Em G C
[Verso 1]
C
Joined a party everybody's got to work
Am
Had a family
Em
Need to make a buck, need to eat, need to provide
G C
For a kid, and a soon to be illegal wife
C
Be a man work hard
Am
Keep hate at bay
Em G
Don't follow rules
C
Wait for a sunny day
August didn't fight
Am
He went against the grain
Em
Didn't raise a hand
G C
Said "not in my name"
Fm
Stand with the crowd
Am
Don't look around
G# G C
Picture her now and stay proud
Fm
They can never take away
Am
What you refuse to say
G# G C
Think of her don't be afraid
C Am
Down, down.. into your concrete grave
Em
Rise, rise, rise with your heartbeat
G C
Maybe you'll see her again
Outro
Fm C Fm C Fm C Fm9 C
Humming
How to play August
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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.