Selling the drama
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( G ) G D Dsus4 D G
And to love a god
G G D Dsus4 D Em
And to fear a flame
Bm C
And to burn A crowd that has a name
G G D Dsus4 D G
And to right or wrong
G G D Dsus4 D Em
and to meek or strong
Bm C
it is known, just scream it from a wall
D D D D
I've willed, I've walked, I've read, I've talked
D D D
I know, I know, I've been here before.
Em A Em
Hey, now we won't be raped
Em A Em
Hey, now we won't be scarred like that
Em A Em
Hey, now we won't be raped
Em A C
Hey, now we won't be scarred like that
G G D Dsus4 D G
It's the song that burns
G G D Dsus4 D Em
It's the wheel that turns
Bm C
It's the way we sing that makes them dream
G G D Dsus4 D G
And to Christ, a cross
G G D Dsus4 D Em
And to me, a chair
Bm C
I will sit and earn the ransom from up here
D D D D
I've willed, I've walked, I've read, I've talked
D D D
I know, I know, I've been here before.
Em A Em
Hey, now we won't be raped
Em A Em
Hey, now we won't be scarred like that
Em A Em
Hey, now we won't be raped
Em A C
Hey, now we won't be scarred like that
( C D Em D C )
How to play Selling the drama
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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.