My land
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Intro:
Ebm B
My own land has closed its gates on me
Ebm B
All alone in world, it's scaring me
B Ebm
I am here to prove you wrong
B Db
I'm accused of something I live for
Ebm B
In my dreamland, there's one who understands
Ebm B
A friendly soul, trusting life in your hands
B Ebm
Yes, I gave it all I can
B Db
Now it's invaded by a stranger
Ebm B
Keep in mind what you have heard today
Ebm B B, A#m
You might find that you are not so brave
Abm A#sus4 D#m C B
Are you man enough, carry the load all alone
Abm A#sus4, D
When others have your own
Ebm B
My old land is but a pile of sand
Ebm B
Cold and bare but something still is there
B Ebm
Yes, I gave it all I can
B Db
Now it's invaded by a stranger
Ebm B
Keep in mind what you have heard today
Ebm B B, A#m
You might find that you are not so brave
Abm A#sus4 D#m C B
Are you man enough, carry the load all alone
Abm A#sus4, D
When others have your own
E
I'm a true patriot, you are my land,
Ebm
you were my soul, you're all I've had
E Ebm
Now I am here, and I want it all back
D#m, D#m, D#m, G#m F#, F# Fm,
In my dreams, I climb the hills I see
and let a gentle breeze lead me to
plains I once have seen and
clear blue sky, I swim in lakes I find
I build a house right there
that you can't take away,never take away
I am here to claim my land
you can't keep me away,forever
Keep in mind what you have heard today
You might find that you are not so brave
Are you man enough, carry the load all alone
When others have your own
How to play My land
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Ebm. 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.