Guns In The Ghetto
View chords used in this chart
Intro:C# |C# |F# |F# |C# |C# |G# |G# |
verse 1:
C# F#
Daddy don`t go out tonight,Just stay home till morning light,
C# G# C#
Me and Mamma don`t feel right,Please hold us tight,
F# C#
Daddy why did you go to work?,When you know just how much we love you so,
G# C#
Please come back tomorrow.
[Refrão] F# C#
They`re giving out guns in the ghetto,
G#
They`re saying they will set you free,
C# F# C# G#
One day i`ll have children of my own,But i`m afraid they won`t have me.
verse 2:
C# F#
Mamma is Daddy home?,Why are you crying all alone?,
C# * G# C#
Grandma`s tears have turned to stone,And i`m all alone,
F#
Mamma isn`t Daddy back?,I`m getting scared and that`s a fact,
C# G# C#
Why are we all dressed like that?,All,All in black.
[Refrão] F# C#
They`re giving out guns in the ghetto,
G#
They`re saying they will set you free,
C# F# C# G#
One day i`ll have children of my own,But i`m afraid they won`t have me.
Verse and Chorus 3:Repeat Verse and Chorus 1.
Verse and Chorus 4:Repeat Verse and Chorus 2(with the small additional lyric *And i`m
chilled to the bone).
Outro:||:C# |C# |F# |F# |C# |C# |G# |G# :||(x3 with Chorus lyrics).
How to play Guns In The Ghetto
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.