Evening News
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CAPO: 5th Fret
Intro: G
Jesus in the harbour stands
C
One foot on water, one on land
G
His life a gift, his life a curse
C
No sign of heaven here on earth
[Refrão] F C
And some they sit and they see right through
G
The kaleidoscope of the evening news
And the hangman mounts the gallows steps
C
Slips the rope around the neck
G
And the prisoner on the scaffold stands
C
His fate in the hooded hangman's hand
[Refrão] F C
And some they sit and they see right through
G
The kaleidoscope of the evening news
[Refrão] C F C
And some they sit and they see right through
G
The kaleidoscope of the evening news
Bridge:
D
And the firing squad stands in a line
C
And the prisoner awaits his time
D
He's just a hooded target now
C
About to take his final bow
[Refrão] F C
And some they sit and they see right through
G
The kaleidoscope of the evening news
Instrumental: G C G C G C G
Bridge:
D
And the firing squad stands in a line
C
And the prisoner now awaits his time
D
He's just a human target now
C
About to take his final bow
[Refrão] F C
And some they sit and they see right through
G
The kaleidoscope of the evening news
And the bomber waits to draw a crowd
C
To howl mighty, howl loud
G
And the cameras record the scene
C
For the TV and the magazines
[Refrão] F C
And some they sit and they see right through
G
The kaleidoscope of the evening news
[Refrão] C F C
And some they sit and they see right through
G
The kaleidoscope of the evening news
How to play Evening News
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 G. 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.