Somebodys Son
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CAPO: 4
Intro: Bm G Bm G
D
I was watching the news tonight
A
Anchorman said there was a fight
Bm A G
And a young man died from his wounds
D
They showed pictures of the battle
A
And I almost turned the channel
Bm A G
Like I always seem to do
G A
Then it hit me like a freight train coming through
[Refrão]
D
That’s somebody’s son
A
Somebody’s husband
G
Somebody’s everything
A
Out there someone’s coming undone
Bm A
It made me wonder if anyone really wins
G A
When every war has to be won
A
With somebody’s son
INTERLUDE: Bm G Bm G
I walked down the hall to check
On my youngest lying in bed
And I stood there watching him dream
I tried but I couldn’t imagine
How we would feel if something happened
And I didn’t have him here with me
Then I cried for that dead boy and his family
[Refrão]
D
That’s somebody’s son
A
Somebody’s husband
G
Somebody’s everything
A
Out there someone’s coming undone
Bm A
It made me wonder if anyone really wins
G A
When every war has to be won
A
With somebody’s son
Instrumental: D A Bm A G D A
[Refrão]
D
That’s somebody’s son
A
Somebody’s husband
G
Somebody’s everything
A
Out there someone’s coming undone
Bm A
It made me wonder if anyone really wins
G A
When every war has to be won
A
With somebody’s son
OUTRO: Bm G Bm G Bm
How to play Somebodys Son
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.