Never Lose A War
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Em7, Cadd9, G, Dsus4,
Em7, Cadd9, G, Dsus4,
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4
It's getting harder in these times,
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4
You fight these battles taking hits left and right,
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4
But no matter how long those bells ring,
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4
They try to take your breath but you'll find a way to sing,
Cadd9 G Dsus4 Cadd9 G Dsus4
And these waaaaaaars won't bring us down,
Cadd9 G Dsus4 Cadd9 G Dsus4
And these waaaaaaars won't bring us down,
Cadd9 G Dsus4
No matter how they rock this earth they'll never change the core,
Cadd9 G Dsus4
'Cause if you gave up fighting, then what was this all for,
Cadd9 G Dsus4
You're looking through these windows, you might never find a door,
Cadd9 G Dsus4
You're losing all these battles but you'd never lose a war.
Em7, Cadd9, G, Dsus4,
Em7, Cadd9, G, Dsus4,
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4
You're giving this game all you've got,
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4
drop another couple chips in the pot,
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4
But when that roulette spins, oh, it spins,
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4
You start to understand the house always wins.
Cadd9 G Dsus4 Cadd9 G Dsus4
And these waaaaaaars won't bring us down,
Cadd9 G Dsus4 Cadd9 G Dsus4
And these waaaaaaars won't bring us down,
Cadd9 G Dsus4
No matter how they rock this earth they'll never change the core,
Cadd9 G Dsus4
'Cause if you gave up fighting, then what was this all for,
Cadd9 G Dsus4
You're looking through these windows, you might never find a door,
Cadd9 G D Dsus4 D G
You're losing all these battles but you'd never lose a war.
(Only strum the last 4 strings on G)
D Dsus4 D
Cadd9 G Dsus4 Cadd9 G Dsus4
And these waaaaaaars won't bring us down,
Cadd9 G Dsus4 Cadd9 G Dsus4
And these waaaaaaars won't bring us down,
Cadd9 G Dsus4 Cadd9 G Dsus4
And these waaaaaaars won't bring us down,
Cadd9 G Dsus4 Cadd9 G Dsus4
And these waaaaaaars won't bring us down,
Cadd9 G
No matter how they rock this earth.
How to play Never Lose A War
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.