Don't Tear Us Apart
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Piano intro x2, band comes in after this is played once
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G|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-3-3-33-2-0------------0--2-3-3-33--2-0----------0-2-3-3-33--2-0------------0-2-0--|
A|----------------3-3-33---------------------3-3-33--------------------3-3-33--------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
i>Intro: F, C, F, C, F, C, Dm (2x)
F C
At the first sing of hardship, many bite the hand that feeds
F C
And when there's trouble, oh, they simply cut and run
F C
And when there's fear, a man will slit the throat of his neighbor
Dm
In a desperate search for comfort and love
F C
Don't tear us apart x4
F C Dm
Will you show us, some hidin' in this trouble, here where it starts
Dm
You won't tear us apart
F, C, F, C along with the intro
F C
When your spirits are down and you've lost your way
F C
And man's character once again falls on its face
F C
Will somebody please come, aid those helpless in need
Dm
And renew our faith in this human race
F C
Don't tear us apart x4
F C Dm
Will you show us, some hidin' in this trouble, here where it starts
Dm
You won't tear us apart
F, C, F, C, F, C, Dm along with the intro
Bridge *play as bar chords as shown at the bottom of the page*
Bb C F
Don't tear us apart, oh oh
Bb C F
You gotta show some heart, oh oh
Bb C F
Don't tear us apart, oh oh
Bb C N.C
You gotta show some heart, oh oh
F C
At the first sing of hardship, many bite the hand that feeds
F C
And when there's trouble, oh, they simply cut and run
F C
And when there's fear, a man will slit the throat of his neighbor
Dm
In a desperate search for comfort and love
F C
Don't tear us apart x4
F C Dm
Will you show us, some hidin' in this trouble, here where it starts
Dm
You won't tear us apart
Outro: Bb, C, F
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C F Dm Bb C F
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--1--1--3---6---8---10-----------|
--0--2--2---7---9---10-----------|
--2--3--0---8---10--10-----------|
--3--3--x---8---10--8------------|
-----1--x---6---8---x------------|
How to play Don't Tear Us Apart
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 B. 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.