Cut Em Down
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G Cadd9 Em Em7 D C
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[intro]
G Em7 Cadd9 G
G Em7 D D
G Em7 Cadd9 G
G D Cadd9 G
G Em7 Cadd9 G
One simple word an you cut 'em down.
G Em7 D
Severing life line with shame,
G Em7 Cadd9 G
speak to the masses and make 'em smile.
G Em7 D
Donning a halo you've made,
G Em7 Cadd9 G
but the wind won't carry you far this time.
G Em7 D
The truth is you've lost your own wings.
G Em7 Cadd9 G
Traded them in for mere shiny things,
G Em7 D
while lining your pockets as well.
C G D Em
Oh and as the bow breaks, on come the stones.
C G D G
To force your head down, as they are thrown.
C G D Em
Just as there's lies, truth will be told.
C G D G
Mind the forked tongue or wake up missing one.
G Em C G
G Em7 Cadd9 G
To hell with political campaign charades.
G Em7 D
I'd rather dig a hole in the earth
G Em7 Cadd9 G
than to listen to a coward from a tailored world.
G Em7 D
Who'd be hard-pressed to carry their own worth.
G Em7 Cadd9 G
Instead leave the death and the work to those
G Em7 D
who suffer for freedom and food.
G Em7 Cadd9 G
Fighting for family and home at hand,
G Em7 D
and dying for nothing for you.
C G D Em
Oh and as the bow breaks, on come the stones.
C G D G
To force your head down, as they are thrown.
C G D Em
Just as there's lies, truth will be told.
C G D G
Mind the forked tongue or wake up missing one.
How to play Cut Em Down
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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.