Down Came The Sun
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C G Am C
You like to think that you are Admiral Nelson
F G
With a gun, a wife and son
C G Am C
So why don't you grow up and be a Policeman
F G
And probably then; you'll be with men
C G Am C
Or maybe be a walker with a guitar
F G
But then you'll stop and start to crawl
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C G C F G C
Down came the sun, the world has finally won
G C F G C
Bang goes the Earth, the stars and the sky know what it's worth
G C F G C
Down came the sun, the Army have loaded every gun
C G Am C
Now I’m an evil man, I sing a new song
F G
But all the same; I’m still to blame
C G Am C
So now my only son is leaving teaching
F G
And on the run, for bad is done
C G C F G C
Down came the sun, the world has finally won
G C F G C
Bang goes the Earth, the stars and the sky know what it's worth
G C F G C
Down came the sun, the Army have loaded every gun
How to play Down Came The Sun
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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.