Freedom Cadence
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Em G D
Some say freedom is free, but I tend to disagree
Em G D
I say freedom is won, through the barrel of a gun
Em G D
Had a brother in Iraq, he didn't come back
Em G D
I ask why oh why, do soldiers gotta die
Em G D
Some say freedom is free, but I tend to disagree
Em G D
I say freedom is won, through the blood of someone's son
Em G D
Some say freedom is free, but I tend to disagree
Em G D
I say freedom is won, through the barrel of a gun
Em G D
Daddy died in Vietnam, he was killed at Khe Sanh
Em G D
I ask why oh why, do soldiers gotta die
Em G D
Some say freedom is free, but I tend to disagree
Em G D
I say freedom is won through the blood of someone's son
Solo:
Em G D
Em G D
Some say freedom is free, but I tend to disagree
Em G D
I say freedom is won through the barrel of a gun
Em G D
Had a brother in Iraq, he didn't come back
Em G D
I ask why oh why, do soldiers gotta die
How to play Freedom Cadence
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 Em. 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.