Illegitimi Non Carborundum
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Intro
Am
[Verso 1]
C E Am
Focus on my voice
F G Am
It's time to make this choice
C E Am
Hold your head up high
F G Am
Don’t let the worries cloud your mind
[Refrão]
F G
Save your tears
C G/B Am
For the moments that they’re needed
C G/B Am
For the times you feel defeated
F G E Am
Don’t let the bastards grind you down
Interlude
Am
[Verso 2]
C E Am
You can go in peace
F G Am
Memories are all I need
C E Am
To help me sleep at night
F G Am
I won’t let my worries take flight
[Refrão]
F G
Save your tears
C G/B Am
For the moments that they’re needed
C G/B Am
For the times you feel defeated
F G E Am
Don’t let the bastards grind you down
Interlude
Am
Solo
C E Am
(Harmonica)
F G Am
C E Am
F G Am
[Verso 3]
C E Am
Onwards towards the dawn
F G Am
And the heartbreak of a brand new morn
C E Am
This world continues to spin
F G Am
There’s gonna be some days that you can’t win
[Refrão]
F G
But save your tears
C G/B Am
For the moments that they’re needed
C G/B Am
For the times you feel defeated
F G E Am
Don’t let the bastards grind you down
F G
Save your tears
C G/B Am
For the moments that they’re needed
C G/B Am
For the times you feel defeated
F G E Am
Don’t let the bastards grind you down
Outro
F G E Am
No don’t let the bastards grind you down
How to play Illegitimi Non Carborundum
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.