Citizen (Soldier)
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C#m A
Beyond the boundaries of your city's lights,
E B
Stand the heroes waiting for your cries.
C#m A
So many times you did not bring this on yourself,
E
When that moment finally comes,
B
I'll be there to help.
C#m A E B
On that day when you need your brothers and sisters to care, I'll be right here.
C#m A E B
Citizen soldiers holding the light for the ones that we guide from the dark of despair.
C#m A
Standing on guard for the ones that we sheltered,
E B C#m A E B
We'll always be ready because we will always be there.
C#m A
When there are people crying in the streets,
E B
When they're starving for a meal to eat,
C#m A
When they simply need a place to make their beds,
E
Right here underneath my wing,
B
You can rest your head.
C#m A E B
On that day when you need your brothers and sisters to care, I'll be right here.
C#m A E B
Citizen soldiers holding the light for the ones that we guide from the dark of despair.
C#m A
Standing on guard for the ones that we sheltered,
E B C#m
We'll always be ready because we will always be there...
C#m
There...There...There
A
There...There...There
C#m A
Hope and pray that you'll never need me,
E B
But rest assured I will not let you down.
C#m A
I'll walk beside you but you may not see me,
E B
The strongest among you may not wear a crown.
C#m A E
On that day when you need your brothers and sisters to care,
B
I'll be right here!
C#m E A
On that day when you don't have the strength for the burden you bear,
B
I'll be right here!
C#m A E B
Citizen soldiers holding the light for the ones that we guide from the dark of despair.
C#m A
Standing on guard for the ones that we sheltered,
E B C#m
We'll always be ready because we will always be there.
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
B = X 2 4 4 4 2
C#m = X 4 6 6 5 4
E = 0 2 2 1 0 0
How to play Citizen (Soldier)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.