Land Rights
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C Am
because it was sacred, because it was home
C Fsus2 G/C
because these were feelings, from so long ago
C Am
they listened to the spirits, that came up strong
C G/C C
they all pulled together, to sing their song
Am
this is how they did it, spears by their side
C Fsus2 G/C
they stood on the mountain, for their land rights
C Am
all the people noticed, the movement took flight
G C
they said this is our home, these are our rights
G C
this is our home, these are our rights
Am
country it was taken, land dug up
C Fsus2 G/C
families were broken, spirits were crushed
C Am
the language that was silenced, is now free to be passed
C G/C C
the cup that was empty, is slowly filling up
Am
so we can pull together, show our children it is time
G C
you see, this is our home, these are our rights
G C
this is our home, there are our rights
G C
this is our home, there are our rights
How to play Land Rights
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 C. 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.