Back to the street
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Bm G
It's so easy to lose the burden - Take our eyes off the fields.
Bm G C#m
Settle into apathy and forget what the harvest yields - It's so easy
C#m
to think we're finished with our labor for awhile - Kick back and let
C#m
somebody else go the extra mile
(Chorus)
Dm C Dm Bb F Dm F C Dm
Jesus said Go (Go!) Into all the world - Make disciples of all men
Dm C Dm Bb F C F G A
We gotta Go (Go!) to the highways and compel them to come in
D A Bm G D A Bm
As long as there's a tearful eye that cries alone at night
D A Bm G A
As long as there's a weary soul ready to end the fight
G G/F# A Em Em/F# G
As long as there's an aching heart that still has strength to beat
D A Bm G F C Dm Dm C Dm C
We gotta take this message Back to the street
F C Dm Bb F C Dm
We gotta take this message Back to the street
Bm G
It's so easy to stay untangled in everyone else's life
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(See #1 Below)
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(Next verse... Repeat in similar manner)
Bm G
Don't get involved with strangers - don't get involved with strife
Bm A Bm A Bm A Bm A Bm
It's so easy to save your own life - resting on what you've done
A Bm A Bm A Bm A Bm Bm
But Jesus would leave the ninety nine to try to save the one
(Repeat Chorus)
(2nd Time Through leading up to solo)
Root 6 Power Chords
A Bm A Bm G A
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(Solo)
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A (Note #2)
It's not easy to beat the system - It's not easy to face the heat
Bm Bm G A Bm
But somebody's got to take this message - Back to the street
(Repeat Chorus)
How to play Back to the street
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 Bm. 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.