Fine Line
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Capo on 6
verse 1
C C Em
They drew a fine line between the good and evil
C Em
They drew a fine line between the right and wrong
F G
See one man kills and gets the chair
C G Am
Another kills and gets a medal
F G C
They drew a fine line between the right and wrong
verse 2
C C Em
They drew a fine line between the man and people
C Em
They drew a fine line between the blacks and whites
F G
See one child is born free
C G Am
while the other is born in checkles
F G C
They drew a fine line between you and me
verse 3
C C Em
They drew a fine line between the grave and cradle
C Em
They didn't draw no line between the state and church
F G
See one child grows up to command
C G Am
The other child to listen
F G C
They drew big fat lines all across the Earth
[Refrão]
Em
They run their country on amfetamines
Em7
They run us over with their limousines
Am
Waiting in line for the cash machine
Am7
Beggin' for my money and my hopes and dreams
Em
They always seem to find another enemy
Em7
'Cause it's the best way to fuel the econemy
Am
And when the head nuts rage in the streets
Am7
They just make 'em a promise that isn't meant to keep
Bridge
F
They drew a fine line
G
They drew a fine line
verse 4
C C Em
They drew a fine line between the good and evil
C Em
They drew a fine line between the right and wrong
F G
See one man kills and gets the chair
C G Am
Another kills and gets a medal
F G C G Am
They drew a fine line between the right and wrong
F G C G Am
They drew a fine line between the right and wrong
F G C G Am
They drew a fine line between the right and wrong
F G C G Am (X2)
How to play Fine Line
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 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.