Biko
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A D
September '77, Port Elizabeth weather fine
A D
It was business as usual In police room 619
A D
Oh Biko, Biko, because Biko
Oh Biko, Biko, because Biko
G Bm
Hiromija, Hiromija
D A
The man is dead, the man is dead
A D
When I try to sleep at night I can only dream in red
A D
The outside world is black and white With only one colour dead
A D
Oh Biko, Biko, because Biko
Oh Biko, Biko, because Biko
G Bm
Hiromija, Hiromija
D A
The man is dead, the man is dead
A D
You can blow out a candle But you can never blow out a fire
A D
Once the flames begin to catch The wind will blow it higher
A D
Oh Biko, Biko, because Biko
Oh Biko, Biko, because Biko
G Bm
Hiromija, Hiromija
D A
The man is dead, the man is dead
A D
And the eyes of the world are watching you now
They're watching you now.
How to play Biko
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 A. 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.