Dressed To Kill
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Intro: D D D
verse 1
D
Here we are in the west
G
And our cars are glistenin'
D
The bear he roars in the east
G D
But we ain't listenin'
G Bm D
We won't play games in his backyard
G
But we let him build his wall
A Bm
We say our god is on our side
G
Hope he's listenin' to us all
Pre-Chorus
E D Bm C
While we talk
[Refrão]
A
He's gettin' dressed, he's lookin' for his thrill
D
He's gettin' dressed to kill
verse 2
D
We got eyes in the stars
G
But we don't care what they see
D
We put a man on the moon
G
We all see it on TV
A Bm
We all protest about his bombs
G
He hopes we keep it going
A Bm
And while we rest he's marchin' on
G
His fuse has started glowin'
Pre-Chorus
E D Bm C
While we talk
[Refrão]
A
He's gettin' dressed, he's lookin' for his thrills
D
He's gettin' dressed to kill
Bridge
C G E
What have you got to hide at home
Bm G A
His arms are stained but never empty
C G E
The things that you think you own
Bm G A
Are only for the few
Bm D Bm
Don't you think it's ti...me, don't you think it's ti...me
G C E G
We are ready we got ready
Instrumental: D D D
verse 3
D
We got right on our side
G
So our leaders say today
D
Count the size of the threat
G
We can slide a different way
A Bm
Our planes are flyin' in your sky
G C G
We know just what they're sayin'
A Bm
You see the writing on the wall
G
Your nerves are tearin', frayin'
Pre-Chorus
E D Bm C
While we talk
[Refrão]
A
He's gettin' dressed, he's lookin' for his thrills
D
He's gettin' dressed to kill
Outro
A
He's gettin' dressed, he's lookin' for his thrills
D
He's gettin' dressed to kill
How to play Dressed To Kill
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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.