Broken Bones
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G C
Sometimes I stare at the night sky
G D
See them stars a billion light years away
Em C
And it makes me feel small like a bug on a wall
G D
Who gives a shit anyway?
Em C Em D
Who gives a shit anyway?
(Em D C)
(D)
G C
When World War II was over
G D
Though the slate was never wiped clean
Em C
We could have picked over them broken bones
G D
We could have been free
Em C
But we chose to adhere to abundance
G C D
We chose the American Dream
Em D C
And oh mistress liberty
D G Em
How we abandoned thee
C Em D
How we abandoned thee
Em D C
And oh Mistress Liberty
D Em G
How we abandoned thee
G C
Could have been born in Shreveport
G D
Or he could have born in Tehran
Em C
It don't much matter wherever you're born
G D
Little babies mean us no harm
Em C
They have to be taught to despise us
Em D
To bulldoze our homes to the ground
Em D C
To believe their fight is for liberty
D Em
To believe their God will keep them safe and sound
Em C
Safe and sound
Em D
Safe and sound
(Em D C)
(D G)
G C
We cannot turn back the clock
G D
Cannot go back in time
Em
But we can say "fuck you"
C D
We will not listen to
Em
Your bullshit and lies
C Em D
Em D C
D Em
Your bullshit and lies
How to play Broken Bones
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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.