Contention
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Em-C-G-G#-A-Bb- x4
verse 1:
Em
This is a fight
broken bottles
C
bloody walls
Em
There was a time
when a fist could
C Em
solve it out But
those days are
C
gone along with
G D
many murdered lives
[Refrão]Em C G G# A Bb
Hey
Em C G G# A Bb
contention
Em C G G# A Bb
Hey
Em C G G# A Bb
it's killing us
verse 2:
Em
This is a war
complete with a
C Em
body count This
ain't the past
this ain't the
future this is
C Em
now When will
C
we stand up
G
and refuse to
D
be put down?
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Mike Herrera Bass Solo:
Em-- x4
Interlude:
Em-C-G-G#-A-Bb- x4
[Refrão]Em C G G# A Bb
Hey
Em C G G# A Bb
contention
Em C G G# A Bb
Hey
Em C G G# A Bb Em(hold)
it's killing us
How to play Contention
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 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.