Mockingbird Town
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[Intro ]
| 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 |
| C | C G/B | Am | Am ||
| C | C G/B | Am | Am ||
[Verso 1]
C C
Daddy drove a rusted Ford, Bible on the dashboard
Am Am
Told me "Right aint easy but the truth don't crash"
C
We were kids in a world that didnt wanna change
C
Small-town rules big-city pain
Am
He said "Girl when they talk don't you bow your head -
Am F
Stand for what's right even if it breaks instead"
G
Front porch eyes courthouse lies
F
I learned fast how justice dies
[Refrão]
C
In Mockingbird Town the truth gets loud
G
When you stand your ground theyll tear you down
Am
But Daddy said "Baby dont shoot sound -
F
It's a sin to kill whats pure and proud"
C G
So I sing out won't back down
A G F F
In this old Mockingbird Town
[Verso 2]
C
There was a man they swore was wrong
C
But we all knew he never was
Am
I saw hate in Sunday clothes
Am
And courage quiet as it rose
F
That night I grew up heart on fire
F Am G
Watchin good men walk through the wire
Am
Now the wind still hums that old refrain
G F
Of mercy born from pain
[Refrão]
C
In Mockingbird Town the truth gets loud
G
When you stand your ground they'll tear you down
F Am
But Daddy said "Baby dont shoot sound -
F
It's a sin to kill what's pure and proud"
C G
So I sing out wont back down
Am F F
In this old Mockingbird Town
[Ponte] (I do play in RINGS)
Am
Some hearts learn the hard way
G
Right and wrong aint shades of gray
F
If love's the law then let it be
F F
The song that sets us free
End-Chorus (START ON CUE)
C
In Mockingbird Town the truth still rings
G
Through broken streets and guitar strings
F Am
You can burn a book you can burn it down
C
But you cant kill the sound of a mockingbird
Outro
| 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 |
| C | G | Am | F |
town
| C | G | Am | F |
| C | G | Am | F |
| C | C | Am | Am |
| C ||
How to play Mockingbird Town
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.