Sixteen Ways
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Intro: Am C G Am C G Am x2
Am C G Am C G Am
16 kids 16 ways they shot my babies by mistake
Am C G Am C G Am
I'm all alone on a midnight ride my 16 kids all have died
C Am C Am
They ain't coming back... it's too late
C Am E
They shot my babies but they killed my faith
Am C G Am C G Am
I haven't slept in 14 days... now it's time to barricade
Am C G Am C G Am
Myself in these four walls my 16 kids all are gone
C Am C Am
They ain't coming back... it's too late
C Am E
They shot my babies but they killed my faith
solo
Am C G Am
I worked so hard for 40 years
Am C G Am
I taught my kids I had nothing to fear
Am C G Am
Then one by one they got shot down
Am C G Am
The youngest one held a gun to his ear
C Am C Am
They ain't coming back... it's too late
C Am E
They shot my babies but they killed my faith
solo 2
C Am C Am
They ain't coming back... it's too late
C Am E Am
They shot my babies but they killed my faith
How to play Sixteen Ways
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 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.