Born Again Cretin
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[Intro ](random "wah-wah-wah" & "doo-doo" singing)
|B |B |B |B
|B |B |B |B
|B |B |B |B
|B |B |B |B
|B |B |B |B
|B |B |B |B
|C |C |Gm |Gm
|F |F |Edim |Edim
|Gm |Gm |B
B Em C
At least I won't be sho---t for singi---ng
Gm Gm F Bb
I---'m a free agent – I--- can prote---st
Em C
Thi---s must be freedo---m
Gm Gm
I--- must be happy!
F Bb E Bb
So let Mande---la ro---t in prison
Gm Gm F Bb
So---meone should tell hi-m how lu---cky he is
Em C Gm Gm
Rea---d him George Orwell, explai---n about Naipaul because
F F C C
He- mu-st re-a-li---ze how he needs us
Gm Gm F Bb
Wha---t with our Culture, our Cha---rm and our Bra---ins
Em C
But ho---w could he understan-d?
Gm Gm F F C C
Hea---then ha-ve no soul -oul
Outro
|Eb5 |Eb5 |Eb5 |Eb5
|Eb5 |Eb5 |Eb5 |Eb5
How to play Born Again Cretin
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 B. 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.