Revenge Can Be So Sweet
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Intro: Am C Em7 D (3x)
verse 1
Am C
A confluence of rivers once flowed out to the sea
Em7 D
Where forests grew abundant and nature’s gifts were free
Am C
Man built his mighty temples and prayed at his own feet
Em7 D
But the desert sands were shifting, revenge can be so sweet
[Refrão]
Am
We shall all rise up
C
March to the beat
Em7
We shall all rise up
D
Revenge can be so sweet
Am
We shall all rise up
C
March to the beat
Em7 D
We shall all rise up
verse 2
Am C
Beneath the Tower of Babel crowds began to form
Em7 D
Gathering in defiance in the forefront of the storm
Am C
Machinery breathed fire, melting with the heat
Em7 D
Flames lit up the night sky, revenge can be so sweet
[Refrão]
Am
We shall all rise up
C
March to the beat
Em7
We shall all rise up
D
Revenge can be so sweet
Am
We shall all rise up
C
March to the beat
Em7 D
We shall all rise up
Instrumental: Am C Em7 D
verse 3
Am C
The culture of possession is both perilous and plain
Em7 D
Man shows no inhibitions in the conquests that remain
Am C
Those who breed corruption, should sleep out in the street
Em7 D
Life is meant for living, revenge can be so sweet
[Refrão]
Am
We shall all rise up
C
March to the beat
Em7
We shall all rise up
D
Revenge can be so sweet
Am
We shall all rise up
C
March to the beat
Em7 D
We shall all rise up
Am
We shall all rise up
C
March to the beat
Em7
We shall all rise up
D
Revenge can be so sweet
Am
We shall all rise up
C
March to the beat
Em7 D
We shall all rise up
Am
We shall all rise up
C
March to the beat
Em7
We shall all rise up
D
Revenge can be so sweet
Am
We shall all rise up
C
March to the beat
Em7 D
We shall all rise up
How to play Revenge Can Be So Sweet
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.