Marxist Brothers
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First Verse:
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Em (7th fret) C (8th fret)
E|-7-------------8---------|
B|-8-------------8---------|
G|-9-------------9---------|
D|-9-------------10--------|
A|-x-------------x---------|
E|-x-------------x---------|
^ ^ Strum four times each
Em C
We meet in underground parking lots
Em C
And late night in coffee shops
Em C
With voices low unless we're drunk
Em C
We've got hats and cop sunglasses
Em C
We question all that is wrong We discuss conspiracy
Em C
Are we enemies of the state? Or idealist bourgeoisie?
First Chorus: standard chords
G G7 Em
I'll get this one, put it on my card,
C A
I get frequent flyer mileage, And a booklet of upgrades,
D G Em
So next time I visit the third world, I won't have to fly second class.
A D7
The people's revolution ------- is gonna be a podcast.
Second Verse:
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Gbm (9th fret) D (10th fret)
E|-9--------------10-------|
B|-10-------------10-------|
G|-11-------------11-------|
D|-11-------------12-------|
A|-x--------------x--------|
E|-x--------------x--------|
^ ^ Strum four times each
Gbm D
We took the bus to the anarchist book fair
Gbm D
I left the hybrid at home
Gbm D
I scored an extremely rare
Gbm D
signed copy of the communist manifesto
Gbm D
We protested the G got maced by female police
Gbm D
In hot black uniforms and boots I got one's e-mail address
Second Chorus: back to standard chords
A A7 Gbm D
Still I'm waiting to see, if my bid on eBay was enough
Bm E A Gbm
To get "Today's Empires Are Tomorrow's Ashes" on soviet red vinyl
Bm E
It's going on the wall next to "Tubthumper" and "The Battle Of Los Angeles".
Rhythm during Solo:
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E|-------------------------|
B|-------------------------|
G|----7--------------------|
D|-4--7--------------------|
A|-4--5--------------------|
E|-2-----------------------|
^ ^ 16 strums each until the end
End:
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E|-------------------------|
B|-------------------------|
G|-------------------------|
D|-------------------------|
A|-11-11-11--9--11--9------|
E|-9--9--9---7--9---7------|
How to play Marxist Brothers
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 Em. 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.