I'm Not Fighting Your War
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Intro: C
[Refrão]
Am
I'm not fighting your war
G
I'm not killing for you
C
and I'll tell you why
Fmaj7
I'm not killing at all
C
You don't pick how I die
[Verso 1]
Am
When I was a boy
C
Probably much too young
Am
I took a hell of a drug
C
And I came undone
Fmaj7
For the very first time
C
I saw the world as it was
Fmaj7
Saw myself in your eyes
C
Saw myself in the bugs
G
I made a promise to love
C
I made a promise to love
[Verso 2]
Am
When I was a boy
C
Oh, I hate this part
Am
My best friend took his life
C
and it broke my heart
Fmaj7
For the very first time
C
I saw the world as it is
Fmaj7
Saw how fragile I am
C
Saw how much I can give
G
I made a promise to live
C
I made a promise to him
[Refrão]
Am
I'm not fighting your war
G
I won't take some kid away
C
from his friends
Fmaj7
I don't care what I'm told
C
I see myself in Iran
How to play I'm Not Fighting Your War
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 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.