Ballad Of Treason
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Capo
G Cadd9 G
This kiss is a crime, let's not waste time
G Em7
The cover of night is breaking
G Cadd9 G
We even the score, we capture five more
F Fm C
Make a forbidden offering
G Cadd9 G
Our heads are two states, let's pull down the gates
G Em7
Declaring freedom
G Cadd9 G
Send out our armies, bring death to our colonies
F Fm C
Harmony drowns out the cries of our generals
C B7
Climb up to the tree top, I'll be on the mountain top
C C C/B Am7 G
Looking for you a cross the valley
D Cadd9 B7 C
Birds pull you higher while the sky is on fire
C Em
Crying for the dying daylight
A Em A
I need you, I need you, I need you
G Cadd9 G
Bodies on pyres, waiting for fire
G Em C
The judge and the generals, claim jurisdiction
G Cadd9 G
The faithful assemble, the crowd starts to tremble
F Fm G
The gavel it rises and begins to fall
G (rest) Cadd9 G
The treason proclaimed, pyres burst into flame
F Fm G
Two Souls ride the sparks in to the blue
C B7
Climb up to the tree top, I'll be on the mountain top
C C/B Am7 G
Looking for you a cross the valley
D Cadd9 B7 C
Birds pull you higher, while the sky is on fire
C Em
Crying for the dying daylight
A Em A
I need you, I need you, I need you
G Cadd9 G
This world is a shackle, let's shout till it rattles
F Fm G
Bring down the walls of Jericho
C B7
Climb up to the tree top, I'll be on the mountain top
C C C/B Am7 G
Looking for you a cross the valley
D Cadd9 B7 C
Birds pull you higher, while the sky is on fire
C Em
Crying for the dying daylight
A Em
I need you, I need you
How to play Ballad Of Treason
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.