I Am A Dog
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Intro: D A Bm G D A D
Verse
D A
over the course of these times,
Bm G
we have been beaten up like dogs.
D
we have been starved.
A Bm G
we have been victims of neglect.
D A
and our histories erased,
Bm G
these are the hands around our necks,
D A
but when you're squeezed this hard you burst,
D
it's cause and effect.
[Refrão] D A
because if you back a dog into a corner,
Bm G
she will bite you wherever she can.
D A D
i am a dog and i will bite you wherever i can.
D A Bm A
indiscriminate in rage, we may not issue our demands.
D A D
if we are dogs we will bite you wherever we can.
Instrumental
D A Bm G D A D
Verse
D A
through the panes of broken glass
Bm G
and the shattered pavement stones,
D A Bm G
we will be glanced upon and judged by the moralistic.
D A
but what use is a moral code
Bm G
to the daughters of broken promises?
D A
to the sons of abusive technologies?
Bm A
we are the ones who know too well,
[Refrão] D A
that if you back a dog into a corner,
Bm G
he will bite you again and again.
D A Bm
i am a dog and i will bite you again and again,
G
and again if i have to.
D A D
i am a dog and i will bite you again and again.
D A
and if you back a dog into a corner,
Bm G
she will lash out and bite you.
D A D
i am a dog and i will bite you wherever i can.
How to play I Am A Dog
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.