For What It's Worth
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E A
There's something happening here
E A
And what it is ain't exactly clear
E A
There's a man with a gun over there
E A
Telling me that I've got to beware
Chorus #1:
E D
I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound
A C (D) E E A E A
Everybody look what goin' down
There's battle lines being drawn
And nobody's right, if everybody's wrong
Young people speaking their minds
Getting so much resistance from behind ...Chorus
Chorus #2:
E D
It's time we stop, hey, what's that sound
A C (D) E E A E A
Everybody look what goin' down
E A A G E
What a field day for the heat ooooh
E A A G E
A thousand people in the street ooooh
E A A G E
Singin' songs, and carryin' signs ooooh
E A A G E
Mostly say "hooray for our side" ooooh ...Chorus #2
Paranoia strikes deep
Into your life it will creep
It starts when you're always afraid
Step outta line, the men come, and take you away
Chorus (REPEAT SEVERAL TIMES)
RIFF:
E A
E --------------------------
B --------------------------
G --------------------2-----
D -------2--------2h4---4-2-
A ---2h4---4-2--0-----------
E -0------------------------
How to play For What It's Worth
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 E. 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.