Ceasefire
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[Verso 1]
Em C
How do we save a life
G Am
Pointing fingers?
Em C
How can we end the fight
D Am
This way?
Em C
When blame is the truth we're preaching?
G Am
And lies are what we're believing?
Em C
No one ever wins
G Am
When the goal is to settle the score
[Refrão]
Em
One by one we will call for a ceasefire
D
One by one we will fight for a better end
C
One by one we could rewrite the headlines
Am Bm
Standing side by side
Em
One by one, love is building an empire
D
One by one, reaching out to our enemies
C
One by one we will make it to the finish line
Am Bm
Standing side by side
Em
Ceasefire
[Verso 2]
Em C
I will be the first to say
G Am
I'm far from perfect
Em C
But grace was made for those who don't
G Am
Deserve it
Em C
So easy to cast the first stone
G Am
It's harder to search your own soul
Em C
No one ever wins
G Am
When the goal is to settle the score
[Refrão]
Em
One by one we will call for a ceasefire
D
One by one we will fight for a better end
C
One by one we could rewrite the headlines
Am Bm
Standing side by side
Em
One by one, love is building an empire
D
One by one, reaching out to our enemies
C
One by one we will make it to the finish line
Am Bm
Standing side by side
Em
Ceasefire
[Ponte]
Em C
Teach us how to live humbly
G Am
Love unconditionally
Em C G
Transform our hurt into hope
G Am
And grant us Your peace
Em
One by one we will call for a ceasefire
D
One by one we will fight for a better end
C
One by one we could rewrite the headlines
Am Bm
Standing side by side
Em
One by one, love is building an empire
D
One by one, reaching out to our enemies
C
One by one we will make it to the finish line
Am Bm
Standing side by side
Em
Ceasefire
How to play Ceasefire
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.