I Listen
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This will be called note X. Whenever you see X, play this.
I’m sorry. I’m really bad at guitar, but this is an awesome song, so I tried.)
Intro
Intro- G D Em G D Em X -x2
G D Em
There’s gotta be a way around everything
G D Em X
I gotta know so you have to start walking away
G D Em
It’s not physical or criminal, its not political anyway
G D
Stop getting confused now
X
Or making your rules now
G D X
We’ve given you voices and given you choices
D
And they say
D G
Why? Why do our children cry?
X
Why do our children cry?
D
Yeah
G D Em
And everybody does what it takes to ease the pain.
G D
We’re better off alone and we know it
Em X
But its a difficult thing to do
G D
Cheat or chose or win or lose
Em X
Everybody’s in on it anyway
G D X
Hell, why do we care when there’s chemical warfare?
G D X D
It’s ironic to say when we’re stuck in the system anyway
D G
Why? Why do the people pray?
X
Why do the people pray?
D
Ooh
G Am
Am Dm
And everybody’s fighting
E
And everybody knows
Am
We cannot change it but we’re close
X G X Am
And I hear them calling me
X E D
Do you know I’m trying to free you, find you, reach you
Am X G
There never gonna listen Oh no
Am X G
Who’s it you’re missing? Oh No
Am X G
Tell me where’s your prison. I know x2
Am X G
I know because I listen. I know x3
Am X G Am
I hear them cause I listen and now I know.
How to play I Listen
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.