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Solidarity - Joel Plaskett

Solidarity

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C G

Solidarity

F C

We stand in solidarity

F C G F

we're weary but we're ready

C G

F C

F C G F

verse 1

C

I grew up in the suburbs

F C

I sing now for my supper

F C

Don't live the life of Riley

F G

But it's not that far removed

C

A stranger to the struggle

F

I've never walked a mile

G F

in your shoes

verse 2

C

I grew up in the east end

F C

could've joined the union

F C

building cars in Dagum

F G

instead I packed my bags

C

landed in America

F C

ended up in Canada

F G F

I fly no country's flag

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C G

Solidarity

F C

We stand in solidarity

F C

we're weary but we're ready

G F

pushing boulders up the hill

C G

let em have the towers

F C

the next blues sky is ours

F

We're in this fight to win

G F

and we will (and we will)

C G

F C

F C G F

verse 3

C

I worked in New Orleans

F C

in 1966

F C

cleaning up the damage

F G

after the hurricane

C

Rode the bus across the city

F

from Saint Bernard

G F

to Pontchartrain

verse 4

C

I been to California

F C

the new one and the old one

F C

you find your people everywhere

F G

they open up your mind

C

They might be left of centre

F

but they won't be

F G F

left behind

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C G

Solidarity

F C

We stand in solidarity

F C

we're weary but we're ready

G F

pushing boulders up the hill

C G

let em have the towers

F C

the next blues sky is ours

F

We're in this fight to win

G F

and we will

C G

F C

F C G F

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C G

Solidarity

F C

We stand in solidarity

F C

we're weary but we're ready

G F

pushing boulders up the hill

C G

let em have the towers

F C

the next blues sky is ours

F

We're in this fight to win

G F

and we will

Outro

C G

Solidarity

F C

We stand in solidarity

F C

we're weary but we're ready

G F

pushing boulders up the hill

C G C

and we will

How to play Solidarity

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 C. 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.

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