I Will Not Dance
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D7
[Verse 1]
D7
Did you say you're a public servant?
G D7
Well, then let me ask you why
G D
You're keeping the public uninformed
C G D
When you're not feedin' us with lies
G D
Listen to our founding fathers
G D
Sit down and read the Bill of Rights
You'd better learn how to play the game by the rules
C G D
Or you're gonna have an awful fight
C G D
Or you're gonna have an awful fight
[Chorus]
D
'Cause I will not dance to your music
D
And I will not drink your wine
C
And I will not toast to your success
G D
Because you're no friend of mine, oh yeah you know it
C G D
You're no friend of mine
[Verse 2]
D G D
Why do you take my brother?
G D
And why do you take my son?
G D
Shipping them off to another land
C G D
To fight a war that can't be won
G D
You can't say you don't know better
G D
Because by now the truth is out
G D
The people are all sick of following you
C G D
Because you don't know what it's all about
C G D
Because you don't know what it's all about
[Chorus]
D
'Cause I will not dance to your music
D
And I will not drink your wine
C
And I will not toast to your success
G D
Because you're no friend of mine, oh yeah you know it
C G D
You're no friend of mine
[Bridge]
D G D
D G D
D G D
D C g D
[Chorus]
D
'Cause I will not dance to your music
D
And I will not drink your wine
C
And I will not toast to your success
G D
Because you're no friend of mine, oh yeah you know it
C G D
You're no friend of mine
[Verse 3]
D G D G D
I'm the younger generation and I love my country land
I can't stand to watch the nation fall apart
C G D
'Cause you won't understand
G D
God help you "public servant"
When you stand before the King
G D
When your works are shown and your lies are known
C G D
And your wasted life won't mean a thing
C G D
So pay attention to me as I sing
[Chorus]
D
'Cause I will not dance to your music
D
And I will not drink your wine
C
And I will not toast to your success
G D
Because you're no friend of mine
D
'Cause I will not dance to your music
D
And I will not drink your wine
C
And I will not toast to your success
G D
Because you're no friend of mine, oh yeah you know it
C G D
You're no friend of mine
How to play I Will Not Dance
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
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Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.