No Barracks No Men
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Intro
C C Dm Am
C C G Am
C C Dm Am
C C G C
C C C
C C Dm Am
If I was a preacher, I'd tell them you're god
C C G Am
I'd lie through my teeth and I'd smile like a dog
C C Dm Am
I'd bring them some crackers and bring them some wine
C C G C
Then tell you about it so then you'd be mine
C C C
C C Dm Am
I'd get so indicted, I barely could walk
C C G Am
I'd go through the streets and I'd hear them all talk
C C Dm Am
They'll call me a wacko, a theorist, a whore
C C G C
I'd come home and tell you, you'd love me some more
C C Dm Am
C C G Am
C C Dm Am
C C G C
C C C
C C Dm Am
If I was a soldier, Id hold your face close
C C G Am
I'd shoot from the barracks and aim through my nose
C C Dm Am
I'd give up my right hand to see you again
C C G C
Id giv up medallions and turn on my men
C C Dm Am
Theyd say whre're you going, its not over yet
C C G Am
But it's never really over and that you can bet
C C Dm Am
Theyd hug me, they'd kiss me, and wave me goodbye
C C G C
Id land on your doorstep and probably cry
G C
Cause I usually cry
C C Dm Am
C C G Am
C C Dm Am
C C G C
C C C
C C Dm Am
I've missed you so much, I can sleep finally
C C G Am
I gave up on murder and failed my country
C C Dm Am
But all of it's worth it to see you again
C C G C
So no more medallions, no barracks, no men
C C C
(one strum per chord here)
C
I love you like capitol loves the red phone
C G Am
I love you like I love my skin on my bones
C Dm Am
I love you like Christians love crackers and wine
C G C
I love you and Ive loved you all of this time
How to play No Barracks No Men
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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.