I Believe
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Time: 4/4
[Verso 1]
C F
I've been up and down the highways in the dead of night
D
Singing songs about the justice that I don't believe is right
C F
But I believe in you
[Verso 2]
C F
I've seen a hundred graveyards and a chance to say goodbye
D
I've never known an English soldier, but I've seen a couple die
C F C F
I believe, I believe in you
[Refrão]
C F
There's no flowers at the graveside from anyone at all
Am C
Your picture's in the paper and I think that says it all
D Dm
And all that I can do is maybe dedicate this song
F D
To try and shame the bastards that spelt your name wrong
C F C F
I believe, I believe, I believe in you
C G C
I believe in you
[Verso 3]
C F
When men behind the wire, it rolled up and down the street
Am C
You were planning revolution with your children at your feet
D Dm
When the images of Ireland as a woman have all gone
F D
It's the women of the movement that keep it moving on
C F C F
I believe, I believe, I believe in you
C G C
I believe in you
{Instrumental}
C F Am C
D Dm F D
C F C F
C G C
[Verso 4]
C F
When your Catholic education has you up against the wall
Am C
Don't worry sister, I'll be there if you fall
D Dm
There's women in the kitchen and there's women on the street
F D
There's women manning barricades, that's women on their feet
C F C F
I believe, I believe, I believe in you
C G C
Yes, I believe in you
How to play I Believe
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.