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D D/Bb
People say we got it made
D/B D/C
Don't they know we're so afraid
G D
Isolation
D D/Bb
We're afraid to be alone
D/B D/C
Everybody got to have a home
G D
Isolation
D D/Bb
Just a boy and a little girl
D/B D/C
Trying to change the whole wide world
G D
Isolation
D D/Bb
The world is just a little town
D/B D/C
Everybody trying to put us down
G A G D
Isolation
D A G
I don't expect you to understand
A G A G
After you caused so much pain
A G A G
But then again you're not to blame
G A D
You're just a human, a victim of the insane
{D D/Bb D/B D/C G D}
D D/Bb
We're afraid of everyone
D/B D/C
Afraid of the sun
G
Isolation
D D/Bb
The sun will never disappear
D/B D/C
But the world may not have many years
G A G D
Isolation
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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.