Should We Fight Back
View chords used in this chart
NOTES:
-C7 is exactly like C but you lift up your first finger.
-High F is exactly the same as barre chord E but in fret 8
-Likewise, high G is exactly the same as barre chord E but in fret 10.
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Intro: C, C7, Am, G x2
C C7 Am G
Sip it slowly sweetness sometimes tempts us into the silly
C C7 Am G
Choked by cherry chocolate charm in a chariot of phony
Am E
Have we been fooled? (x2)
Am G C
What, oh what are we to do?
F Am
Should we fight back?
C F
Or should we just swallow our pride?
G C
We won't use violence, we'll try not to break too many hearts
Am F
We're idealistic but we're also afraid
F Am
Should we fight back?
F
Or should we just swallow our pride?
C, C7, Am, G (x2)
Same chords for the next verse and Chorus
Follow through the snow, the glow, to the golden city
Swallow our frowns, we'll leave here proud from this island filled with pity
Have we been fooled?
What, oh what are we to do?
Should we fight back?
Or should we just swallow our pride?
We won't use violence, we'll try not to break too many hearts
We're idealistic but we're also afraid
Should we fight back?
Or should we just swallow our ...
Bridge: (I suggest you play all of these as barre chords)
C E F high G# high
Pride in who we are and this battle will be won
C E F high G high
In dreams we're invincible, we taste victory in our tongues
F high E G high
The messiah from the Transkei, born to inspire
Should we fight back?
Or should we just swallow our pride?
We won't use violence, we'll try not to break too many hearts
We're idealistic but we're also afraid
Should we fight back?
Or should we just swallow our pride?
How to play Should We Fight Back
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 C7. 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.