Direct Action
View chords used in this chart
Intro C# C# G# F# G# C# (2x)
verse 1
C#
Fire in the hold, war coming down
As Wall Street crashes to an all time low
F# G#
To find inspiration where there is none, You're going to have to take
[Refrão]
C# F#
Direct, direct, direct, direct, direct action
G# F# C# G# F# G# C#
Direct, direct, direct, direct action
C# F#
Direct, direct, direct, direct, direct action
B F# C# G# F# G# C# (2x)
Direct, direct, direct, direct action now
verse 2
C#
Free man of this land, he knows what's going down
He's got a king James bible right by his side
F# G#
To find the truth in a web of lies, you're going to have to take
[Refrão]
C# F#
Direct, direct, direct, direct, direct action
G# F# C# G# F# G# C#
Direct, direct, direct, direct action
C# F#
Direct, direct, direct, direct, direct action
B F# C# G# F# G# C#
Direct, direct, direct, direct action now (2x)
Bridge
F# C#
I'd give my last drop of blood just to keep you alive
F# C#
Take a bullet in the head for you
F# C# G# C#
Make a stand in the court of humanity all alone
Instrumental
C# C# G# F# C# (2x)
Direct action!
[Refrão]
C# F#
Direct, direct, direct, direct, direct action
G# F# C# G# F# G# C#
Direct, direct, direct, direct action
C# F#
Direct, direct, direct, direct, direct action
B F# C# G# F# G# C# X2
Direct, direct, direct, direct action now
C# C# G# F# G# C#
Direct, direct, direct, direct action now
C# C# G# F# G# C#
Direct, direct, direct, direct action now
C# C# G# F# G# C# C#
Direct, direct, direct, direct action now
How to play Direct Action
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 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.