Hell to Paradise
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[Intro ](G)(C)(D) 4X
(G) For thirty years they (C) sang the song of (D) promised victory
(G) but who they?ve fought and (C) who has won didn?t (D) matter much to me
(G) well I see them driving (C) down the streets in their (D) fancy shiny cars
(G) crowds of people (C) to their feet and their (D) faces full of scars
(G) No pleasantries, no (C) luxuries and no (D) little children?s milk
(G) while minister?s wives (C) spent all their lives in (D) China?s finest silk
(G) well my back?s been broken (C) many times but my (D) spirit lingers on
(G) the day it comes my (C) way on freedom?s (D) ship I will be gone
[Refrão](G) From hell to (C) para-(D)-dise
I?ll (G) always (C) pay the (D) price
(G) From hell to (C) para-(D)-dise
I?ll (G) always (C) pay the (D) price
Instrumental Break
(G) This 90 mile (C) trip has taken (D) 30 years to make
(G) they tried to keep (C) forever what was (D) never theirs to take
(G) well I cursed and scratched the (C) devils hand as he (D) stood in front of
me
(G) and one last drag from this (C) big cigar and he (D) finally set me free
Repeat Chorus 2X
How to play Hell to Paradise
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 G. 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.