One Drop
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[Intro] C Am Dm G
E|---------------------------------|
B|---------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------|
A|-------3-3-----------3-5---------|
E|--3-5-----------3-5--------------|
C Am
Feel it in the one drop
Dm G
And we'll still find time to rap
C Am
We're making the one stop
Dm
The generation gap
G C Am
So feel this drum beat
Dm G
As it beats within
C Am
Playing a rhythm
Dm G
Resisting against the system
C Am Dm
Ooh-we I know JAH'd never let us down
G C
Pull your rights from wrong
Am Dm
I know JAH'd never let us down
G
Oh no! oh no! oh no
C Am
They made the world so hard
Dm G
Everyday we got to keep on fighting
C Am
They made the world so hard
Dm G
Everyday the people are dying yeah
C Am Dm
From hunger and starvation
G C
Lamentation
Am Dm
But read it in Revelation
G
You'll find your redemption
C
And then you give us the the teaching of
Am
His Majesty
Dm G
For we no want no devil philosophy
C
And then you give us the the teaching of
Am
His Majesty
Dm G
For we no want no devil philosophy
C Am
Feel it in the one drop
Dm G
And we'll still find time to rap
C Am
We're making the one stop
Dm
The generation gap
G C Am
So feel this drum beat
Dm G
As it beats within
C Am
Playing a rhythm
Dm G
Resisting against the system
C Am Dm
Ooh-we I know JAH'd never let us down
G C
Pull your rights from wrong
Am Dm
I know JAH'd never let us down
G
Oh no! oh no! oh no
( C Am Dm G )
( C Am Dm G )
( C Am Dm G )
( C Am Dm G )
C
And then you give us the the teaching of
Am
His Majesty
Dm G
For we no want no devil philosophy
C
And then you give us the the teaching of
Am
His Majesty
Dm G
For we no want no devil philosophy
C Am
Feel it in the one drop
Dm G
And we'll still find time to rap
C Am
We're making the one stop
Dm
The generation gap
G C Am
So feel this drum beat
Dm G
As it beats within
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Am = X 0 2 2 1 0
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
Dm = X X 0 2 3 1
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
How to play One Drop
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.