Mandella Day
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Intro x 6 – G D Em
G D Em
It was 25 years they take that man away
G D Em
Now the freedom moves in closer every day
G D Em
Wipe the tears down from your saddened eyes
G D Em
They say Mandela's free so step outside
G D Em
Oh oh oh oh Mandela day
G D Em
Oh oh oh oh Mandela's free
G D Em
It was 25 years ago this very day
G D Em
Held behind four walls all through night and day
G D Em
Still the children know the story of that man
G D Em
And I know what's going on right through your land
Bm
25 years ago
G D Em
Na na na na Mandela day
G D Em
Oh oh oh Mandela's free
G D Em
If the tears are flowing wipe them from your face
G D Em
I can feel his heartbeat moving deep inside
G D Em
It was 25 years they took that man away
G D Em
And now the world come down say Nelson Mandela's free
Solo
Bm Bm Bm G D Em
G D Em G D Em Bm G D Em
Oh oh oh oh Mandela's free
G D Em
The rising suns sets Mandela on his way
G D Em
Its been 25 years around this very day
G D Em
From the one outside to the ones inside we say
G D Em
Oh oh oh oh Mandela's free
G D Em
Oh oh oh set Mandela free
G D Em
Na na na na Mandela day
G D Em
Na na na na Mandela's free
Repete G D Em até o final
25 years ago
What's going on
And we know what's going on
Cos we know what's going on
How to play Mandella Day
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.