No Apologies
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[Intro:]
Cm9 Ab
No apologies
Eb Bb
We will not back down
Cm9 Ab
We are not afraid
Eb Bb
Not a drop of doubt
VERSE 1
Eb Bb
Let's start this from the happy ending
Cm9 Ab
Just another white trash train-track kid
Eb Bb
Fighting for survival
Cm9 Ab
Trying not to do like his daddy did
Eb Bb
Double down the devil at three, caught morning
Cm9 Ab
No apology, he just knew when to quit
BRIDGE 1
Cm9
Push your luck, say your prayers
Cm9
Make believe you don't care
Eb Bb Ab
Take a chance, sometimes it's all you need
Bb
(No apologies)
CHORUS 1
Cm9 Ab
No apologies
Eb Bb
We will not back down
Cm9 Ab
We are not afraid
Eb Bb
Not a drop of doubt
Cm9 Ab
Hand in hand across this land
Eb Bb
Our voices shouting out
Bb
No Apologies
INSTRUMENTAL (FOUR BARS)
Cm9 - Ab - Eb - Bb
VERSE 2
Eb Bb
You wanna start a personal revolution
Cm9 Ab
Think of living somebody else's life
Eb Bb
You can lie about retribution
Cm9 Ab
But there ain't no fire in your lover's eyes
Eb Bb
Seems like everybody's selling their dreams 'round here
Cm9 Ab
But no one's buying and it's closing time
BRIDGE 2
Cm9
Light the fuse, make your break,
Cm9
There's no time left to waste
Eb Bb Ab
Baby just like freedom, nothin's free
Bb
(No apologies)
CHORUS 2
Cm9 Ab
No apologies
Eb Bb
We will not back down
Cm9 Ab
We are not afraid
Eb Bb
Not a drop of doubt
Cm9 Ab
Hand in hand across this land
Eb Bb
Our voices shouting out
Bb
No Apologies
INSTRUMENTAL (Guitar Solo)
Cm9 - Ab - Eb - Bb 2x
Cm9
CODA
Eb Bb
You wanna start a personal revolution
Cm9
What else you gotta do tonight
Bb
(No apologies)
CHORUS 3
Cm9 Ab
No apologies
Eb Bb
We will not back down
Cm9 Ab
We are not afraid
Eb Bb
Not a drop of doubt
Cm9 Ab
Hand in hand across this land
Eb Bb
Our voices shouting out
Bb
No Apologies
CHORUS 4
Cm9 Ab
No apologies
Eb Bb
(No apologies)
Cm9 Ab
No apologies
Eb Bb
(No apologies)
Cm9 Ab
Hand in hand across this land
Eb Bb
Our voices shouting out
Bb
No Apologies
How to play No Apologies
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm9. 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.