Gettysburg
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Intro C
Verse I
C Am
Lincoln tried to address, to address
C Am C
Lincoln tried to address Gettysburg that day.
C Am
He was put to the test, make sense of this mess
C Am C
Just like you and me.
[Refrão] Am
When the light turns on us
C
Bright from darkness
Am G C
Eyes need to adjust...
Verse II
C Am
He took the stage and did his best, he did his best
C
His words were clear and focused.
Am C
On this they all agreed
C Am C
Some were moved, some not impressed, not impressed, not impressed
C Am C
Was it too much to digest, too simple to see?
[Refrão] Am
When the light turns on us
C
Bright from darkness
Am G C
Eyes need to adjust...
Verse III
C Am C
Some times they weigh more than the rest, than the rest
C Am C
You need to see the forest, when all you see are trees
C Am C
You trust that beating in your chest, in your chest, in your chest
C Am C
Don’t look back, don’t second guess, don’t go blowing with the breeze.
[Refrão] Am
When the light turns on us
C
Bright from darkness
Am G C
Eyes need to adjust...
Outro
C Am
Lincoln tried to address, to address
C Am C
Lincoln tried to address Gettysburg that day.
How to play Gettysburg
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.