Have We Become
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INTRO:
Fm Cm Eb Bb Db Cm Fm
VERSE 1:
Fm Db
A preacher shuns his brother cause his bridés a different color
Bb Db Fm
And this is not acceptable his Papa thaught him so
Fm Db
It was love that héd been preaching, but this was overreaching
Bb Db Fm
The boundaries stretched further than his heart would choose to go
Db Eb Ab Cm Fm
Like an angel with no wings
Db Eb Ab Cm Db
Like a kingdom with no king
Chorus:
Fm
What have we become, a self indulgent people
Fm Fm7
What have we become, tell me where are the righteous ones
Bbm Cm Db
What have we become, in a world degenarating
Eb Fm
What have we become
RAP 1:
Fm
Speak your mind, look out for yourself
Fm
The answer to it all is a life of wealth
Fm7
Grab all you can cause you live just once
Fm7
You got the right to do whatever you want
Db
Don't worry about others or where you came from
Eb E-Fm
It ain't what you were, it's what you have become
VERSE 2:
Fm Db
Mom and Dad are fighting as Rosie lies there crying
Bb Db Fm
For once again shés overheard regrets of their mistake
Fm Db
With Christmas bells-a-ringing, lit' Rosiéd leave them grieving
Bb Db Fm
The gift shéd give her family would be the pills shéd take
Db Eb Ab Cm Fm
An inconvenient child
Db Eb Ab Cm Db
She wasn't worth their while
Chorus
RAP 2:
Db
Don't worry about others or where you came from
Eb E-Fm
It ain't what you were, it's what you have become
Fm
What about love?
Fm
What about God?
Bbm-Bbm/A-Bbm/Ab-Bbm/G
What about holiness?
Bbm Bbm/A Bbm/Ab Bbm/G
What about mercy, compassion and selflessness?
Db Eb Ab Cm Fm
Db Eb Ab Cm Db
Chorus
Fm Fm7 Db Eb Fm
RAP 1
Fm Fm7 Db Eb Fm
How to play Have We Become
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Fm. 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.