Dont Look Away
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77 bpm
Intro
D G D A
[Verso 1]
D G
A homeless man sits on the shopping street
A D
Holding out his hands to everyone he meets
Bm G
He asks for some change, a bite to eat
D A
But every face just passes, no one sees
[Verso 2]
D G
A little child begs tables in a crowded place
A D
Hungry eyes searching every strangers face
Bm G
Asking softly for a piece of bread
D A
But hes pushed away, the door is shut instead
[Refrão]
A
Dont look away
D G
Show some care
A D
They never chose this life they bear
Bm G A
Have compassion, lend a Hand
A G
Help them stand, help them stand
D
Dont look away
[Verso 3]
D G
A well-dressed old man on the platform stands
A D
Searching trash cans with shaking Hands
D Bm G
Bottle after bottle, head held low
D A
No one notices, no one wants to know
[Verso 4]
D G
An elderly woman waits in the food line slow
A D
Though she worked hard her whole life, this we know
Bm G
Years of labor, strength and pride
D A
Now she stands here, cast aside
[Refrão]
A
Dont look away
D G
Show some care
A D
They never chose this life they bear
Bm G A
Have compassion, lend a Hand
A G
Help them stand, help them stand
D
Dont look away
[Ponte]
Bm
It could happen to you one day
F#m
No one stands above the rest, they say
G
Open your eyes, open your heart
A
Feel their pain, dont stay apart
[Refrão]
A
Dont look away
D G
Show some care
A D
They never chose this life they bear
D Bm G A
Have compassion, lend a Hand
A G
Help them stand, help them stand
D
Dont look away
Solo
D G A
D G A
[Refrão]
A
Dont look away
D G
Show some care
A D
They never chose this life they bear
Bm G D
Have compassion, lend a Hand
D G
Help them stand, help them stand
D
Dont look away
Outro
D G A D G
Don't look away and walk your streets with open eyes and open hearts.
A D
Dont look away
D G A D G A
A D
Dont look away
D G A D G A D
How to play Dont Look Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.