Lying Down
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[Intro ]
Bm F#m G A
(played in order only)
[Verso 1]
Bm F#m
An angry crowd out in the road,
G D A
Waving signs and flags and wearing masks on property we own
Bm F#m G
Stars and stripes lay there in flames, ripped and torn to pieces
D A Bm F#m
She'll never fly again. It's no wonder how we got here.
G D A
Cuz there's no sign of Jesus anywhere
[Refrão]
Bm F#m G
Bullets fly, innocence dies, take a stand or speak your mind.
D A G A
That price is awful high. We're not backing down
D G A
We're not going to pray, ain't going to walk away
D G A
This land's not theirs to take. Keep the dream alive
Bm A G Em
Better open up my eyes, wake up and stand your ground
G Bm A
Can't live this dream, lying down
[Verso 2]
Bm F#m
We pay the fair, Still they want more
G D A Bm F#m
Circus clowns handing out all that we work for cashing in on hallow ground,
G D A
Grace might be our weakness, but we won't be pushed around
[Refrão]
G A D
We're not backing down we're not going to pray
G A D
Ain't gonna walk away, This land's not theirs to take.
G A Bm A G
Keep the dream alive Better open up my eyes
Em G Bm F#m G D A
Wake up and stand your ground, can't live this dream, lying down
[Ponte]
F#m
My last breath, I'll pay that toll.
G D
I'll fight with all my heart and soul, Cuz freedom don't come free
A
So get on board or leave,
[Refrão]
G A D
Cuz we're not backing down and we're not going to break
G A D
Ain't gonna walk away, This land's not yours to take.
G A Bm A G
Keep the dream alive Better open up my eyes
Em D G Bm F#m G D A
Wake up and stand your ground, can't live this dream, lying down
Outro
G A Bm
No I wont lay down lying down
G A Bm F#m G A Bm
Mess around and find out lying down
How to play Lying Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.