Statues And Liberties
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Intro: D Am D Am D Am D Am
verse 1
D Am D Am
Hoi polloi and aristocrats own your life
D Am D Am C
Ne'er do wells and city fat-cats, call the price
G Am G/B C D
Put on your uniform, you've gotta fight to be free
C G/B Am G D C G
While your majors and generals talk about statues and liberties
Interlude: D Am D Am
verse 2
D Am D Am
A sad old woman and a stupid old geek own your land
D Am D Am C
They smile at you so scornfully, while they shake you by the hand
G Am G/B C D
Put on your uniform, you've gotta fight to be free
C G/B Am G D C G
While your majors and generals talk about statues and liberties
[Refrão]
Em D A
And they've got you on the run
Em D A
Every single one
Em D C
Even the People's Party___
D C G
Look down through the barrel of a gun
Interlude: D Am D Am
verse 3
D Am D Am
Read a book or study poetry, get some wise
D Am D Am
Don't believe their stupid bigotry, don't believe their lies
G Am G/B C D
Put on your uniform, you've gotta fight to be free
C G/B Am G D C G
While your majors and generals talk about statues and liberties
[Refrão]
Em D A
And they've got you on the run
Em D A
Every single one
Em D C
Even the People's Party___
D C G
Look down through the barrel of a gun
Interlude: D Am D Am
verse 4
D Am D Am
Tough luck if you're black, hard cheese if you're poor
D Am D Am C
Well done if you've got a stack, let's raise a glass to the whore
G Am G/B C D
Put on your uniform, your top hat and tails
C G/B Am G D C G
My motto is to serve you all, I am the Prince of Wales
Outro
D Am D Am D Am D Am
Look out!
How to play Statues And Liberties
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.