Pax Romana
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ACapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
A
(Minimum wage! I've been trying to porn the American people for many years now
And, and, I have to say everything I've said.)
[Verse 1]
A F# Bm E
We're burning down statues and raising up new ones
A F# Bm
We all must hold the sign (I'm offended that you aren't offended)
A F# Bm E A F# Bm
If you prefer to not to, there's a sign for that--and someone will hold it for you
G#7 C#7
Given today we'll fight for you, (You wouldn't believe how much
Nutella is in our water supply)
F#7 B7
But tomorrow we might fight you too (LIAR! How many STDs have stared
back at you in your urinal?)
[Chorus]
A F# Bm E
So bombs will be dropped and people will talk
A F# Bm
Dear Bob what do you think?
A C# F#m
"is the Pax Romana not magnificent?!"
[Bridge]
F#m B E A
I don’t read fiction I read history
F# B A Dm C#
He said without the slightest smile
F#m B E A
The irony of it all is his mystery
F#m B E G# E B7
But for us it’s a dusty pyre
[Verse 2]
E A B7 E
But I'll stand with the Ottomans as they conquer Central Europe
A G# C#
Burn down the bureaucratic nonsense
F#m B E A
Finally, a position that’s completely clear
Bm Dm
Though they stand on other’s ground
A B E
In the hearts of our enemies strike fear
[Chorus]
A B E
Learning is the new sacrificial lamb
A G# C#
And so we slaughtered our exams
F# B E G#
I’ll regurgitate what you think you need
F# A E
History is just a recipe
[Vocals]
A B7 C# A
(Please... I apologize I'm gonna have to go change my diaper
We'll be back on air after these messages...)
How to play Pax Romana
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.