The British Are Coming
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Intro: D A C G
F#m Em A F#m
Bm Em A F#m
Bm Em A
Verse:
G D
This is the night
G D A G
Light up the fire in the forge
D E A
We're not the coins in the coffer of old king George
G D
One if by land
G D A G
Two if they come by sea
D E A
We'll show them we are the true sons of liberty
Pre-Chorus
D A C G
Punk ass redcoats trying to run the show
D A C G
Telling me what to do and where to go
D A C G
Mount your horse cause it's time to tell the world
Chorus:
F#m Em A F#m
The British are coming
Bm Em A F#m
The British are coming
Bm Em A G
The British are coming
Verse:
(G) D
Smear on the soot
G D A G
Tear up an old deer skin shirt
D E A
We know the shot will be heard all around the world
Pre-Chorus
D A C G
Punk ass redcoats trying to run the show
D A C G
Telling me what to do and where to go
D A C G
Mount your horse cause it's time to tell the world
Chorus:
F#m Em A F#m
The British are coming
Bm Em A F#m
The British are coming
Bm Em A C
The British are coming
Bridge:
(C) G
C G
This is the destiny of all mankind
C G
We will shake off these chains and shackles that bind
C B
Come on let's give them everything we have
Solo: D A C G (x3)
F#m Em A F#m
Bm Em A F#m
Bm Em A F#m
Bm Em
A
Chorus:
F#m Em A F#m
The British are coming
Bm Em A F#m
The British are coming
Bm Em A G
The British are coming
(G) G/F# Em D
How to play The British Are Coming
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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.