Rise
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Half step down - D# G# C# F# A# D#
Intro - | Bm | Bm | D | A | x2
Bm
Oh.. Fighters on the ridge
D
Taking there aim at Me
A
And scaring off My Kin
Bm
Out of My way
D
I'm gonna' stand My ground
A
No matter what it takes
Bm
Posse on the way
D
Bringing a ball and chain
A E
to hang around My leg
Bm G
Can We Rise? Can We fly?
D A
Just to fall out of the sky
Bm G A
Like a shooting star burning in the night
F#m Bm G
Oh how high We climb Do We fall?
D A
just to spill out of control
Bm D A
anything is better than feeling paralyzed
F#m
Oh.......We will rise.
| Bm | Bm | D | A |
Bm
Oh.. Fighters on the ridge
D
They got it out for Me
A
and Looking for revenge
Bm
I've done nothin' wrong
D
I'm gonna stand My ground
A
and show them who is strong
Bm
Posse on the way
D
Cover there tracks by night
A E
To move on Me by day
Bm G
Can We Rise? Can We fly?
D A
Just to fall out of the sky
Bm G A
Like a shooting star burning in the night
F#m Bm G
Oh how high We climb. Do We fall?
D A
Just to spill out of control
Bm D A
Anything is better than feeling paralyzed
F#m
Oh.......We will rise.
solo - | Bm | Bm | D | A | x2
| A
Bm G
Can We Rise? Can We fly?
D A
Just to fall out of the sky
Bm G A
Like a shooting star burning in the night
F#m Bm G
Oh...They came to fight. But They will fall
D A
And the glory of the Lord
Bm G A
Will shine like blinding a light in Their wicked eyes
F#m | Bm ...
Ooooh.........In their wicked eyes...
How to play Rise
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D#. 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.