Rise
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Capo 6
Am C C/B
You can take a swing at my ego,
Am C C/B
you can make a run for my crown.
Am C C/B
Even with an army of people
Am C C/B
you ain't gonna take us down.
Am C C/B
You can aim your evil right at us,
Am C C/B
you can drop your bombs on the ground.
Am C C/B
Even if your stand makes me nervous,
Am C C/B
you ain't gonna take us down.
Am C C/B
Am C C/B
Am C
There'll be no need for crying
Dm C
if darkness fills the skies.
Dm F G
We'll go on forever like the phoenix
Am C
we will rise up from the ashes.
Dm C
This world is ours tonight
Dm F G
We'll go on forever like the phoenix
Am
We will rise. We will rise.
Am C C/B
You can take a swing at my ego,
Am C C/B
you can make a run for my crown.
Am C C/B
Even with an army of people
Am C C/B
you ain't gonna take us down. No!
Am C C/B
You can aim your evil right at us,
Am C C/B
you can drop your bombs on the ground.
Am C C/B
Even if your stand makes me nervous,
Am C C/B
you ain't gonna take us down.
Am C
There'll be no need for crying
Dm C
if darkness fills the skies.
Dm F G
We'll go on forever like the phoenix
Am C
we will rise up from the ashes.
Dm C
This world is ours tonight
Dm F G
We'll go on forever like the phoenix
Am
We will rise. We will rise.
How to play Rise
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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.