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G / / / D / / / C / / /
G / / C / / D / G / / C / / D /
D C G
Met myself a common county welfare line
C G D
I was a-feelin' strung out, hung out on the line
G D Em C
Saw myself a-goin' down to the war in June
G D C G
All I want, all I want is to write myself a tune
CHORUS:
C G
Wrote a song for everyone
C G
Wrote a song for truth
C G Em
Wrote a song for everyone--
C D7 G
When I couldn't even talk to you
Verse 2:
Got myself arrested, wound me up in jail
Richmond 'bout to blow up, communication fails
If you see the answer, now's the time to say
All I want, all I want is to get you down to pray
(chorus)
(instrumental, same pattern as verses)
(chorus)
Verse 3:
Saw the people standin' a thousand years in chains
Somebody said it's a-different now; look, it's just the same
Pharaohs spin the message round and round the truth
They could have saved a million people, how can I tell you?
(repeat chorus 3 times; third time, with extra measure and instrumental
break, sing "cou-ou-ou-ou-ouldn't")
G / / C / / D / G / / C / / D /
(you)
G / / C / / D / G
(Drummers: at single, final strum of G, tap cymbals and fade)
How to play Subject
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 G. 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.