I just came back from a war
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Verse 1:
Cadd9
The first thing I did when the plane finally landed
G
was kiss the ground
Cadd9
The next thing I did was go find my friends
G
Down at the old hangout
Am
We drank some beer & talked alot about old times
C
But whenthe booze finally hit Billy Joe Grimes
Am
he said I dont know what it is
D
But you seem different to me
Chorus:
G
In said I just came back
Am
from a place where they hated me
C G
And everything I stand for
G
A land where our brothers
Am
Are dying for others
C G
Who dont even care anymore
Am G
If I'm not exactly the same god old boy
D Cadd9
That you ran around with before
G
I just came back from a war
Cadd9 G
The very next morning I took a walk through the the neighborhood
Cadd9
I thought it's been so long since I been a place
G
Where everything was good
Am
People laughing & children were playing
C
As I watched them I found myself praying
Am
Lord, keep em safe here at home
D
In the land of the free
Chorus:
G
Cause I just came back
Am
from a place where they hated me
C G
And everything I stand for
G
A land where our brothers
Am
Are dying for others
C G
Who dont even care anymore
Am G
If I'm not that same little freckled-face boy
D Cadd9
That grew up in that house next door
Am C
I hope youi cherish this sweet way of life
Am D
And I hope you know that it comes with a price
Chorus:
G
In said I just came back
Am
from a place where they hated me
C G
And everything I stand for
G
A land where our brothers
Am
Are dying for others
C G
Who dont even care anymore
Am G
If I'm not exactly the same god old boy
D Cadd9
That you ran around with before
G
I just came back from a war
C G
I just came back from a war
G
You dont know me
Am
You dont know me
C
You dont know me
C G
Cause I just came back from a war
How to play I just came back from a war
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cadd9. 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.