born to fight - Tracy Chapman

born to fight

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e===0==0==========
H===0=====3===0===
G===1=============
D=0=2=============
A=0=2=============
E===0============= repeat 4 times
D E
^^^ actually the bass plays the D and E but they can be
"simulated" with this guitar picking.
 
They're tryin' to Etake away my B7 pride,
C7 by stripping me of every A7 thing I own
E They're tryin' to hurt me in B7 side
C7 and make into a A7 white man's drone
C7 Oh no, oh B7no this one's not for E sale
 
C7 B7And I was E born to fight
I B7ain't been knocked down yet,
I was E born to fight
tell you B7 I'm the surest bet,
there ain't no C7 man, no woman, no A7 beast alive
that can B7 beat me 'cause I'm born to E fight
 
They're tryin' to dig into my soul,
and take away the spirit of my God
They're tryin' to take control
and monitor my every thought
Oh no, oh no I won't let down my guard
 
And I was ...

How to play born to fight

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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.

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