Kings and Queens
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A G D
Long ago in days untold,
G A F
Were ruled by lords of greed.
A G D G
Maidens fared, with gold they dared
A G D A G
To bare they womens that bleed.
A G D G
Kings and queens and guillotines
A G F
Taking lives denied
A G D A
Starch and parchment laid the laws
A G F
When bishops took the ride,
G G# A C
only to decieve.
E A E A
Oh I know I
A G F
Lived this live afore
A G D
Somehow I know now
A G F
Truths, I must be sure.
A G D
Tossin', turnin', nightmares burnin'
A G F
Dreams of swords in hand.
E A E A
Sailing ships, the viking spits
A G F
The blood of father's land,
G G# A C
Only to decieve A A G C C G A
A G C
Living times of knights and mares,
A G B
Raising swords for maidens fair,
A E C
Sneer at death, fear only loss of pride.
A G C A
Living other centuries,
A G B A D A G
Deja vu or weath you please
A G B A G A
Follows true to all who do or die.
A G A#
Screams of no reply...
A B
They died...
A G A#
Screams of no reply...
A C#
And die...
Lordly, lordly, they died.
A G A
Let them do or die..
A G A F
Let them no reply...
How to play Kings and Queens
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.