Protest Song
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Intro: F
verse 1
G Am C F
How can I tell you're here the way you are?
G Am C F
How can I tell you're here the way you are?
G Am
How can I tell you're here the way you are?
C F
Days go dark the night's a drone
G Am
How can I tell you're here the way you are?
C F
Days don't end for nights alone
F
Days don't end for nights alone
[Refrão]
G C G C
Just take it, just take it like you're strong
F G F Am
You're just the latest in the long list of lost loves, loves
F Am F Am
Just leave it, we are left where we are from
F G
We're just the latest in the longest rank and file list
Ever to exist in the history of the protest song
G Am C F
verse 2
G Am C F
How can I tell you're here the way you are?
G Am C F
How can I tell you're here the way you are?
G Am
How can I tell you're here the way you are?
C F
Days go dark the night's a drone
G Am
How can I tell you're here the way you are?
C F
Days don't end for nights alone
F
Days go dark the night's a drone
F
Days go dark the night's a drone
[Refrão]
G C G C
Just take it, just take it like you're strong
F G F Am
You're just the latest in the long list of lost loves, love
F Am F Am
Just leave it, we are left where we are from
F G
We're just the latest in the longest rank and file list
Ever to exist in the history of the protest song
Bridge
Am F (2x)
Am F
Well, it is whatever it is
Am F
And you are wherever you are
verse 3
G Am C F
How can I tell you're here the way you are?
G Am C F
How can I tell you're here the way you are?
G Am
How can I tell you're here the way you are?
C F
Days go dark the night's a drone
G Am
How can I tell you're here the way you are?
C F
Days don't end for nights alone
G Am
How can I tell you're here the way you are?
C F
Days go dark the night's a drone
G Am
How can I tell you're here the way you are?
C F
Days don't end for nights alone
F
Days don't end for nights alone
F
Days go dark the night's a drone
F
Days go dark the night's a drone
Outro
G
We're just the latest on the longest rank and file list
G
Ever to exist in the history Longest rank and file list
G
Ever to exist in the history Longest rank and file list
G
Ever to exist in the history of the protest song
How to play Protest Song
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 F. 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.