Its A Long Way To The Promised Land
View chords used in this chart
Capotraste: Sem capotraste
Bad Religion - It's a long way to the promised land (The new America)
Tabbed by Andy M. (andy.mailbox@gmx.net)
Tonality: E major / During Bridge 2 tonality changes to D major
Used chords:
E B E5 B5 A5 D5 F#5
e 7 7 X X X X X
9 7 X X X X X
9 8 9 X X 7 11
9 9 9 9 7 7 11
7 9 7 9 7 5 9
E X 7 X 7 5 X X
Song Flow
Intro
Verse(1)
Part 1
Bridge 1
Part 2
Bridge 1
Chorus
Verse(2)
Part 1
Bridge 1
Part 2
Bridge 1
Chorus
Bridge 2
Bridge 1
Verse(3)
Part 2
Bridge 1
Chorus
Outro
Intro (w/ light distortion)
E B E B
Bridge 1 (w/ heavy distortion)
E5 B5 (strike both chords once)
Verse
-Part 1 (w/ light distortion):
E B E
1)It's a long way to the promised land so you'd better well know your
B E B E
way. There's a ship on the ocean and an albatross who is trying to
B
lead you astray
Following the same pattern:
(* : Guitar 2(w/ heavy distortion) strikes E5 ad lib)
2)It's a long way to the promised land, if we work we might find it
* *
here. There's no substitute for enlightenment, there's no reason for
bridled fear
-Part 2 (w/ heavy distortion):
E5 B5 A5
1) Leaders, politicians, and power whores are in line to receive your
B5 A5 B5 A5
choice and you bet your ass, you if give it to them, they will gladly
E5 B5
take your voice.
Following the same pattern:
2) When you join the people who've joined the club you gotta, clench and
play your hand, 'Cuz if you fall in line you're gonna fall in time
and you'll never make a stand
3) Easy answers bought without experience, is gonna lead you to certain
doom because the truth is just what you make of it, it begins and ends with you!
Chorus
Guitar 1 plays Intro
Guitar 2 (w/ heavy distortion)
Guitar 2: E5 B5 E5 B5
And it's a long way to the promised land Wo-oh Oh oh oh (x2)
Bridge 2 (w/ heavy distortion)
D5 E5 F#5
What are you going to do?
D5 E5 F#5
When they call for you?
D5 E5 F#5
Bend and capitulate?
E5 D5 E5 (let ring all 3 chords)
Or keep your head on straight?
Outro
Guitars play chorus
When you join the people who've joined the club, you gotta
clench and play your hand, because the truth is just what you
Guitar 1: B B B B B
Guitar 2: B5 B5 B5 B5 B5
make of it, it's a long way, get in line
How to play Its A Long Way To The Promised Land
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.