Human Kindness
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: BCapotraste:
4th traste
[Intro]
Cadd9 Cmaj7 Cadd9 Cmaj7 | D Dsus4 D Dsus2
Cadd9 Cmaj7 Cadd9 Cmaj7 | D Dsus4 D Dsus2
Cadd9 Cmaj7 Cadd9 Cmaj7 | D Dsus4
[Verse 1]
Cadd9 D
I know that there’s more to this ugly game
G G/F# Cadd9
I see a war designed to never be tamed
Am C
I’ve slept in the rubble amongst the shame
G
Screaming at the bombs
G/F# Cadd9
This is not in my name
[Pre-Chorus]
Cadd9
I’m seeking kindness
D
I’m longing for safety
G
I’m praying for home
Cadd9
I’m craving compassion
D
Searching for sanity
Em7
Praying for home
D
I’ve been stripped to the bone
[Chorus]
Cadd9 D G
Home is where we can belong
Cadd9 D G
Home is where our children grow strong
Cadd9 D G
Home is where the fire burns long
Cadd9 D Em7
Home is where peace can come from
Cadd9 D G
Home is where peace can... come from
[Interlude]
Cadd9 Cmaj7 Cadd9 Cmaj7 | D Dsus4 D Dsus2
Cadd9 Cmaj7 Cadd9 Cmaj7 | D Dsus4 D Dsus2
[Verse 2]
Cadd9 D
I’ve traveled for months, ran thousands of miles
G G/F# Cadd9
I fled the land that holds the heart of my kin
Am C
And I know you now see the torn state I’m in
G G/F# Cadd9
I can’t tell you my name or the places I’ve been
[Pre-Chorus]
Cadd9
I’m seeking kindness
D
I’m longing for safety
G
I’m praying for home
Cadd9
I’m craving compassion
D
Searching for sanity
Em7
Praying for home
D
I’ve been stripped to the bone
[Chorus]
Cadd9 D G
Home is where we can belong
Cadd9 D G
Home is where our children grow strong
Cadd9 D G
Home is where the fire burns long
Cadd9 D Em7
Home is where peace can come from
Cadd9 D Em7
Home is where peace can come from
[Bridge]
Cadd9 Dsus2 Em7
I’m praying for human kindness
Cadd9 Dsus2 A
I’m praying for human kindness
Cadd9 Dsus2 Em7
I’m praying for human forgiveness
Cadd9 D G
I’m praying for us to all to... belong
Cadd9
They call me a migrant
D
They call me a thief
Em7
They call me a beggar man
An asylum seeker
Cadd9
I was once a teacher
D
I was once a family man
Em7
I was once a dreamer
A community leader
Cadd9
And I’ve seen friends and family
D
All scattered and broken
Em7
And we don’t know why
The cruelty keeps raging...
[Pre-Chorus]
Cadd9
Yes I’m seeking your kindness
D
I’m longing for safety
G
I’m praying for home
Cadd9
I’m craving compassion
D
Searching for meaning
Em7
And I feel so alone
D
I’ve been stripped to the bone
[Chorus]
Cadd9 D G
Home is where we can belong
Cadd9 D G
Home is where our children grow strong
Cadd9 D G
Home is where the fire burns long
Cadd9 D Em7
Home is where peace can come from
Cadd9 D Em7
Home is where peace can come from
Cadd9 D Em7
Home is where peace can come from
Cadd9 D Em7
Home is where peace can come from
Cadd9 D Em7
Home is where peace can come from
How to play Human Kindness
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.