Batten Down The Hatches
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
C Em Am F
C G C
[Verse]
C Em
Another day, another year
Am F
We keep the faith, we chase the fear
C G C
Can’t run, walk, crawl, or dream it away
C Em
All the worship, all the war
Am F
Been up and down this road before
C G C
Pick up the pieces of this house we all made
[Chorus]
Am Em
We’re tearin’ down the sails, stranded in the water
F G
On this sea with no sight of the shore
C Em Am F
Gon’ need more than a prayer, tryin ’a batten down the hatches
C G C
Ain’t no hatches to batten no more
[Verse]
C Em
Another dollar another sign
Am F
Mother nature knows we lyin’
C G C
No way out of this kettle of fish
C Em
What is sacred anyway
Am F
When you can swipe it all away
C G C
And a perfect picture is your’ dying wish
[Chorus]
Am Em
We’re tearin’ down the sails, stranded in the water
F G
On this sea with no sight of the shore
C Em Am F
Gon’ need more than a prayer, tryin ’a batten down the hatches
C G C
Ain’t no hatches to batten no more
[Verse]
C Em
It’s never been great
Am F
So stop fooling yourself
C G C
While you’re at it, start making it better
C Em
Don’t know where to start
Am F
Don’t know what to do
C G C
Just sit down and start writing a letter
C Em
Address it to all the people
Am F
Who are different than you
C G C
Different colors, different journeys, different choices
C Em
Say that you’re willing right now
Am F
To go ‘head and take a leap
C G C
And stop your tryin’ to make us voiceless
[Chorus]
Am Em
We’re tearin’ down the sails, stranded in the water
F G
On this sea with no sight of the shore
C Em Am F
Gon’ need more than a prayer, tryin ’a batten down the hatches
C G C
Ain’t no hatches to batten no more
[Verse]
C Em
When will we learn?
Am F
That peace in our hearts
C G C
Can’t be purchased or bartered or sold
C Em
What’s it gonna take
Am F
On this mountain of mistake
C G C
To rise together and break down the mold
[Chorus]
Am Em
We’re tearin’ down the sails, stranded in the water
F G
On this sea with no sight of the shore
C Em Am F
Gon’ need more than a prayer, tryin ’a batten down the hatches
C G C
Ain’t no hatches to batten no more
C Em Am F
Gon’ need more than a prayer, tryin ’a batten down the hatches
C G C Em Am F C G C F C
Ain’t no hatches to batten no more
How to play Batten Down The Hatches
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.