Thanksgiving Break
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G#m
went outside to take a walk
C#m7 C#dim7 B
choked down a breath of someone's smoke
C#m7 C#dim7 B
walked past every church & store
C#m7 C#dim7 B
a homesless man, a hopeless war
C#m7 C#dim7 B
who left em there? we just ignore
G#m F#/A#
happy thanksgiving
B F#/C#
forgot 'bout flint, michigan
G#m G#m/G
forgot 'bout the refugees
C#m F#
standing rock & honey bees
G#m
went ourside to take a walk
C#m7 C#dim7 B
through the hood, around the block
C#m7 C#dim7 B
sat and watched a crowd of men
C#m7 C#dim7 B
white, with black suits, & a pen
C#m7 C#dim7 B
chould change anything beyond their ken
G#m F#/A#
happy thanksgiving
B F#/C#
forgot 'bout flint, michigan
G#m G#m/G
forgot 'bout the refugees
C#m F#
standing rock & honey bees
G#m C#m7
merry christmas, jesus christ
G#m C#m7 F#
merry christmas, hope it's nice for you
G#m F#/A#
happy thanksgiving
B F#/C#
forgot 'bout flint, michigan
G#m G#m/G
forgot 'bout the refugees
C#m F# B
standing rock & honey bees
How to play Thanksgiving Break
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#m. 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.