From Haiti
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verse 1
Em G D
Yes we go walking in that rubble
Em G D
Yes we go waking in that heat
Em G D
And we’re holding all the roses as we travel
Em G D
And we’re holding all the thorns as we reach
Em G D
Em G D
verse 2
Em G D
Kids, I know kids I can see you falter
Em G D
You need to find out your own altars
Em G D
Cause it wasn’t good enough to hold your hand
Em G D
And it wasn’t good enough to make a stand
verse 3
Em G D
What doesn’t kill us will make us stronger
Em G D
What doesn’t break us will make us last a little longer
Em G D
If it doesn’t set us free in the end
Em G D
Well it serves the ones who follow us my friend
Bridge
F#m C#m
So they have the riot rail
F#m A
So they have the barricade
F#m C#m
So they have the history
B A
That they love to make
F#m C#m
I want you to write this down
F#m A
I want you to carry it around
F#m C#m
Blessed are the ones you know
B A
Who walk this heavy road
Em G D
verse 4
Em G D
Yes we go walking in that rubble
Em G D
Yes we go walking in that sun
Em G D
And our feet get tough enough to hold the travel
Em G D
And our hands get tough enough to hold the thorns
Verse 5
Em G D
What doesn’t kill us will make us stronger
Em G D
What doesn’t break us will make us last a little longer
Em G D
If it doesn’t set us free in the end
Em G D
Well it serves the ones who follow us my friend
How to play From Haiti
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.