Salute The Brave
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A
[Chorus]
A D
It's the land of the free, and there's a whole lot of brave
D G
For the red, white, and blue, America to my grave
G Bm
Standin' strong for my stripes, shootin' off like a star
D A
Even pinned hog down while I'm standin' on top
A D
And I'm screamin' out America, There's a whole lot of brave
D G
For the red, white, and blue, America to my grave
G Bm
Standin' strong for my stripes, shootin' off like a star
Bm A
Even pinned hog down while I'm standin' on top
A D
And I'm screamin' out America
[Verse]
D
I stand strong for the red, white, and blue
Bm Bm
I stand for my flag and every troop I see I salute
A A
Proud to be an America, we the best and that's no arrogance
G G
You think you can run our country better, than be a President
D D
I was born to raise hell, if you want somethin' than work hard
Bm Bm
Not run into businesses and loot, and stand in front of cars
A A
Run the corner, sellin' drugs, spendin' life behind bars
G G N.C.
Need to come together equalize a hole and go far
Em Em
Men and women fightin' everyday to raise a family
G G
Nearly tragedies happen in Nevada it's catastrophe
Em Em
After 9/11 should have dropped a bomb on all those 'ganies
A A
But half of the white collars under cut from wearin' panties
Em Em
I was good and ready gone, Roosevelt and JFK
G G
With a push of a button they drop a bomb and let 'em spray
Bm Bm
Fuck yeah America's, is what I'm screamin' to my grave
A A
And it's the land of the free because of the brave
[Chorus]
D
It's the land of the free, there's a whole lot of brave
D G
For the red, white, and blue, America to my grave
G Bm
Standin' strong for my stripes, shootin' off like a star
D A
Even pinned hog down while I'm standin' on top
A D
And I'm screamin' out America, There's a whole lot of brave
D G
For the red, white, and blue, America to my grave
G Bm
Standin' strong for my stripes, shootin' off like a star
Bm A
Even pinned hog down while I'm standin' on top
A
And I'm screamin' out America
[Verse]
D D
If you want it come get it, we got it I promise
Bm Bm
If there's a problem we bomb it, and we ain't askin' questions
A A
Disrespect the flag, I got one suggestion
G G
Kiss my white ass and the rest of the rednecks
D D
Gun totin', God fearin', hard workin', hard livin'
Bm Bm
Play your hand through no matter what the cards given
A A
Clockin' in everyday just to make a decent wage
G G
Hard work will get you paid, God bless the USA
Em Em
Brave men and women given up their whole life
G G
So you can go home and sleep safe the whole night
Em
But you turn around and disrespect it
Em
What you didn't get the message?
A
Show respect or get to steppin'
A
Either that or pick a weapon
Em Em
Pick a side, if it ain't us I hope you die, that's how I ride
G
Stars and stripes by my side
N.C.
Hell yeah, hell yeah
Bm Bm
Never give up, forfeit, or retreat
A A
This the USA, land of the free
[Chorus]
D
It's the land of the free, there's a whole lot of brave
D G
For the red, white, and blue, America to my grave
G Bm
Standin' strong for my stripes, shootin' off like a star
D A
Even pinned hog down while I'm standin' on top
A
And I'm screamin' out America
D D
There's a whole lot of brave
G
For the red, white, and blue, America to my grave
G Bm
Standin' strong for my stripes, shootin' off like a star
Bm A
Even pinned hog down while I'm standin' on top
A D
And I'm screamin' out America
How to play Salute The Brave
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What is the starting chord?
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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.