Southside Of The World
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Am G Am G Am
Where were the rapists when I was a child? (Southside of the world)
(Am) G Am G F
They were my neighbours, that's why I'm so wild (Southside of the world)
(F) C F C
Where were the drunkards that shot with their guns? (Ah...)
F C F G
& closed the shops early so we could have fun? (Ah...)
Am G Am G Am
Where were the women who spread the disease? (Southside of the world)
(Am) G Am G F
Who spread love so freely & so spread their knees? (Southside of the world)
(F) C F C F
They went to the southside to make their own laws (Southside of the world)
(F) C F G Am
Away from the knowing of innocent jaws (Southside of the world)
(Am) G Am G Am
Lord, they went to the southside & we must go too (Southside of the world)
(Am) G Am G F
If we want our freedom, it's what we must do (Southside of the world)
(F) C F C F
If we want happy families, it's what we must do (Southside of the world)
(F) G
Give me donkey ears!
F G
Give me honkey tears!
F G
Give me black blood!
F G
& that of queers!
(G) Am
To mix with my own
(Am) G Am G Am
Come with me to the southside where we'll make our home (Southside of the world)
(Am) G Am G Am
Come with me to the southside where we'll make our home (Southside of the world)
G Am G Am
(Southside of the world, Southside of the world)
G Am
G Am
G Am
G Am
Enjoy the Chords!
~ettawhy
How to play Southside Of The World
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.