History Repeats Itself
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[Intro ]
G C D Em G C D G
C D Em G C D G
[Verso 1]
G C D Em
Woke up today and they're tearing down
G C D G
Another thing I love about this town
C D Em
Little men in ill fitting suits
G C D G
Making the decisions for me and you
[Verso 2]
G C D Em
Tall and skinny, cheap and fast
G C D G
Who gives a damn how long they'll last
C D Em
Get the money, get out of town
G C D G
Be long gone before it all falls down
[Refrão]
D C G
I refuse to sit back idly
D C G
Mindlessly playing the cards we're dealt
D C G C
I'd rather shoot for the moon and burn out brightly
Em D
Than sit around watching history repeat itself
Interlude
G C D Em G C D G
[Verso 3]
G C D Em
Turn on the news and it breaks my heart
G C D G
Another family being torn apart
C D Em
How many times does it have to
G C D G
Happen to them before it happens to you
[Verso 4]
G C D Em
I refuse to believe this is who we are
G C D G
And I won't sit back and let it fall apart
C D Em
You're either saying ok or absolutely not
G C D G
You're either giving up or giving it all you got
[Refrão]
D C G
I refuse to sit back idly
D C G
Mindlessly playing the cards we're dealt
D C G C
I'd rather shoot for the moon and burn out brightly
Em D
Than sit around watching history repeat itself
{Guitar Solo}
G C D Em G C D G
C D Em G C D G
[Refrão]
D C G
I refuse to sit back idly
D C G
Mindlessly playing the cards we're dealt
D C G C
I'd rather shoot for the moon and burn out brightly
Em D
Than sit around watching history repeat itself
Outro
G C D Em G C D G
C D Em G C D G
How to play History Repeats Itself
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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.