Bread And Roses
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[Verso 1]
A D E
As we go marching marching in the beauty of the day,
A B7 E7
A million darkened kitchens, a thousand mill lofts gray,
A D E7
Are touched with all the radiance that a sudden sun discloses,
A F#m D E A
For the people hear us singing: "Bread and roses! Bread and roses!"
[Verso 2]
A D E
As we go marching, marching, we fight for children too,
A B7 E7
For they are watching, learning, and they'll make the world anew.
A D E7
Our lives shall not be sweated from birth until life closes;
A F#m D E A
Hearts starve as well as bodies; give us bread but give us roses!
[Verso 3]
A D E
As we go marching, marching, unnumbered women dead
A B7 E7
Go crying through our singing their ancient call for bread.
A D E7
Small art and love and beauty their drudging spirits knew.
A F#m D E A
Yes, it is bread we fight for - but we fight for roses, too!
[Verso 4]
A D E
As we go marching, marching, together we stand tall.
A B7 E7
The rising of the women means the rising of us all.
A D E7
No more the drudge and idler - ten that toil where one reposes,
A F#m D E A
But a sharing of life's glories - Bread and roses! Bread and roses!
How to play Bread And Roses
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.