Stalemate
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Em D
Previous wars make billionaires out of millionaires
Em D
Today's wars make trillionaires out of billionaires
C D
Tomorrow's wars will fuel generations of hate
C D
Generations of hate
Em D
I'm losing my grip on reality, I cannot simply agree
Em D
That we are civilized, acting like this earth is infinite
C D
It's a chessboard of lies, that will generate stalemate
C D
It will generate stalemate
Em G C
So yes, I've gone to the hills again
Em G
So yes, I've gone away
Em D
Money is made when bombs are dropping in Afghanistan
Em
When white phosphorous falls in Palestine
D C D
Horrid weapons and reprobates arming anyone who wants a taste of disgrace
C D
Wants a taste of disgrace
Em G C
So yes, I've gone to the hills again
Em G
So yes, I've gone away
Em G C
So yes, I've gone to the hills again
Em G
So yes, I've gone away
Hey!
G D
G D
G
Oh, so addicted to hate
D
Addicted to hate, despite it
G
Addicted, addicted, addicted to hate
D
And despite it
Em G C
So yes I've, so yes I've gone to the hills again
G
Oh, so addicted to hate
D
Addicted to hate, and despite it
G
Addicted, addicted, addicted to hate
D
And despite it
Em G C
So yes I've, so yes I've gone to the hills again
Em G C D G
Yes I've, yes I've gone to the hills a-gain
G D C (Em)
And I live out this fantasy,
G D C (Em)
and I live out this fantasy
I live this fantasy,
I live this fantasy
How to play Stalemate
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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.