Strong Hand
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verse 1
Cm Bb
Why don't you tell me what do you need
Eb Fm
There is a blank page for you
Cm Bb
Give me the bones of what you believe
Eb Fm
Maybe they'll save you from me
verse 2
Cm Bb
Will I be the strong hand keeping you safe
Eb Fm
or will I break you in half
Ab Bb
and you will never be under my thumb
Eb Fm
but you were not your own land
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Ab Bb
See the way we all run
Eb Ab
When we know it off by heart
Bm
Played down, waiting all out
Eb Ab
When we win or lose it this time
Ab Bb
When the pressure's building for a great white hope
Eb Ab
do you give up the things that you love
Ab Bb
and the pressure's building till it takes you whole
Eb Ab Absus2
can you go back on your own word
verse 3
Cm Bb
All of your brothers, they never died
Eb Fm
For what you kill for slowly
Ab Bb
How it will grind you into the ground
Eb Fm
If you should try to hold me
Ab Bb
See the way we all run
Eb Ab
When we know it off by heart
Bm
Played down, waiting all out
Eb Ab
When we win or lose it this time
Ab Bb
When the pressure's building for a great white hope
Eb Ab
do you give up the things that you love
Ab Bb
and the pressure's building till it takes you whole
Eb Ab
can you go back on your own word (2x)
How to play Strong Hand
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 Cm. 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.