Keep The Devil Outside
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Am F
As for the help you called for
Am C
Nobody seemed to answer
Am F
The difference in man is no more
Am C
Than being a priest or dancer
Am F
See men of power in recess
Am C
They really don't know what they're after
Am F
They drink to the things that they see best
Am C C-G-Am
And drown in the tears of their laughter
[Refrão]
D
If you see fit to fight
Whether you're black or white
F G C Am
How many hope to keep the devil outside?
F G Am
How many hope to keep the devil outside?
Am F
You've been given your name and your number
Am C
Right from when you were a baby
Am F
I look at the earth and I wonder
Am C C-G-Am
What have they done to her lately?
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D
If you see fit to fight
Whether you're black or white
F G C Am
How many hope to keep the devil outside?
F G Am
How many hope to keep the devil outside?
Bridge:
D9 C
Love dies hard, you will never hear me say
D9 C
That the world will not see a better day
See a better day
[Refrão]
D
If you see fit to hide
Mistakes of the men that died
F G C Am
How many hope to keep the devil outside?
F G Am
How many hope to keep the devil outside?
LEAD BREAK
[Refrão]
D
If you see fit to fight
Whether you're black or white
F G C Am
How many hope to keep the devil outside?
F G Am
How many hope to keep the devil outside?
How to play Keep The Devil Outside
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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.