Intervention
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Intro:
Am F C x 2
Am F Em G C(/F/C)
Verse:
Am F C
The king’s taken back the throne.
Am F C
The useless seed is sown.
Am F Em
When they say they’re cutting off the phone,
G C(/F/C)
i tell ‘em you’re not home.
Am F C
No place to hide,
Am F C
You were fighting as a soldier on their side.
Am F Em
You’re still a soldier in your mind,
G C(/F/C)
Though nothing’s on the line.
Am F C
You say it’s money that we need,
Am F C
as if we’re only mouths to feed.
Am F Em
i know no matter what you say,
G C(/F/C)
There are some debts you’ll never pay.
[Refrão]Am Em
Working for the church
F C
while your family dies.
Am Em
You take what they give you
F C
and you keep it inside.
Am Em F C
Every spark of friendship and love
G
will die without a home.
Am Em Am G C(/F/C)
Hear the soldier groan, “We’ll go at it alone.”
Repeat:
Verse x 2
Chorus
Verse x 2
Chorus
How to play Intervention
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 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.