Paint the Town Red
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G# F C
You know I feel there's something 'bout to break now,
G# F C
You know I feel there's a city here to take now.
G# F C
And it's not so tough for these ordinary hands,
G# F C
When we trust someone with extraordinary plans.
G# F C
You know I feel this heart's about to break now,
G# F C
Cos I can see what the devil's trying to take now.
G# F C
We've got this leather backed book and a freedom cry,
G# F C
And we're an army of God who are ready to die.
Am G#
You give us hope where hope is gone,
G F#
You fill the streets with a holy song,
F
We’re gonna paint this big old town red.
C F* C G# F C F*
Oh…., Here we come, here we come
C G# F
Here we come
G# F C (x2 quiet)
G# F C
You know I feel this sky's about to break now.
G# F C
You know I feel our city's gonna shake now.
G# F C
And we hear you call every woman and man,
G# F C
"Ring the mission bell" and storm the gates of hell.
Am G#
Miracles run from street to street,
G F#
Rise up Church for a holy meet,
F
We’re gonna paint this big old town red
F
We’re gonna paint this big old town red
F (stop) solo
With the blood of Jesus!
How to play Paint the Town Red
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#. 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.