Havana Burning
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C D
If I had a pistol
G
I could join a revolution
C
Just like Che
Cadd9
Imagine me
Am7 D Em
Hunkered down low in the sugarcane
C
Watchin'
G
Havana burnin'
C
They might say listen here
D G
We got no soap and we got no beer
C
We fight for the Truth
Cadd9
And the Truth is clear
Am7 D Em
I say, "Who you gotta know to get a gun around here?
C
I wanna see
G
Havana burnin'"
C
And if you'd let me join in
D
Me and Che
G
Would be the best of friends
C
We'd wait for the day
Cadd9
Someone would say,
Am7 D Em
"Put on your camouflage vest and your black beret
C
And let's go watch
G
Havana burnin'"
C D
If I had a pistol
G
I could join a revolution
C
Just like Che
Cadd9
Imagine me
Am7 D Em
Hunkered down low in the sugarcane
C
Watchin'
G
Havana burnin'
How to play Havana Burning
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.