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Am F Em Am (repeat)
{verse}
Am
The map has gone
F Em Am
It's burning in the afternoon
Am F
The smell's so strong
Em Am F Em
No chance to waft away
Am F Em Am F Em
Gold medallions for the proud men in khaki
Am F Em
Battalions of strangers
Am F Em
Battalions of strangers
{chorus}
Dm E
No one wants to lead the way
Dm E
Be the first death of the day
Dm E
Leave his family behind
Dm E
It must all be in the minds of
Am F Em
Battalions of strangers ...
Am F Em
Battalions of strangers ...
Am F Em
Battalions of strangers ...
Am F Em
Battalions of strangers ...
{verse}
The sound of guns has given way to childrens cries
The war has come home
The black smoke and the hordes of flies
Gold medallions for the citizens who stand and wait
Battalions of strangers
Battalions of strangers
{chorus}
No one wants to lead the way...
{verse}
The voice of calm from Moscow to the Pentagon
Sound the alarm and try to back the better one
Gold medallions for the men who must negotiate
Battalions of strangers
Battalions of strangers
Battalions of strangers
Battalions of strangers
... Out.
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Transcript by Tilman Heckel <heckel@interactiv.de>
How to play Re
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 Am. 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.