Condemnation
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INTRO: C // /F C
{1}
C
Condemnation
E E7
Tried
F
Here on the stand
With the book in my hand
G
And truth on my side
C
Accusations
E E7
Lies
F
Hand me my sentence
I'll show no repentance
G
I'll suffer with pride
{2}
F
If for honesty
Am E
You want apologies
C
I don't sympathize
F
If for kindness
Am E
You substitute blindness
C F C // F C
Please open your eyes
{1}
Condemnation
Why
Because my duty
Was always to beauty
And that was my crime
{1}
Feel elation
High
To know I can trust this
Fix of injustice
Time after time
{2}
If you see purity
As immaturity
Well it's no surprise
If for kindness
You substitute blindness
Please open your eyes
How to play Condemnation
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.