Hero Of Laredo
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[Intro]
Dm
[Verse 1]
Dm G D
There ain’t no Robin Hood In the hood where I grew up
Dm G Am
There wasn’t much difference tween the law and the mob
Dm G D
For decades old tomorrow, born and still dirt poor
Dm G A
Side by side, love and war with my junkies and the whores
[Chorus]
Bm G
On the streets of Laredo lights don’t turn green for me
D Em A
The crime and the poverty drove me to be mean
Bm
In the City Under Seven Flags
G
The rich, the poor, the good and bad
D
And those somewhere in between
Em A Bm G A D Dm
The living and the dead They all go down in Laredo
[Verse 2]
Dm G D
Nobody really cares about all us on the border
Dm G Am
If the bosses have their way The poor will just get poorer
Dm G D
I rose up through the ranks till Coyotes rusted me
Dm G A
Good people might rise up with a Robin Hood to lead
[Chorus]
Bm G
On the streets of Laredo lights don’t turn green for me
D Em A
The crime and the poverty drove me to be mean
Bm
In the City Under Seven Flags
G
The rich, the poor, the good and bad
D
And those somewhere in between
Em A Bm G A D Dm
The living and the dead They all go down in Laredo
[Bridge]
Em Am
Last chance to be a hero rob my bosses, I know how
G Am C D
Cell it back to them who’s the bad guy now? Who!
[Solo]
Bm G D Em A
Bm G D Em A
Bm G A D
[Chorus]
Bm G
On the streets of Laredo lights don’t turn green for me
D Em A
The crime and the poverty drove me to be mean
Bm
In the City Under Seven Flags
G
The rich, the poor, the good and bad
D
And those somewhere in between
Em A Bm G A
The living and the dead They all go down
Bm G A A Dm C A Dm
Cause there’s no good Hero in Laredo
How to play Hero Of Laredo
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.