The Envoy
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(Bm)
Nuclear arms in the Middle East,
Israel is attacking the Iraqis.
The (Em)Syrians are mad at the Lebanese,
And (Bm)Baghdad does whatever she please.
(F#7)Looks like another threat to world peace
For the (Bm)envoy.
Things got hot in El Salvador,
CIA got caught and couldn't do no more.
He's got (Em)diplomatic immunity,
He's got a (Bm)lethal weapon that nobody sees.
(F#7)Looks like another threat to world peace
For the (Bm)envoy.
Send the envoy,
Send the envoy.
(D)Whenever (A/C#)there's a (Bm)crisis,
The (G)President sends his (A)envoy (D)in.
Guns (A/C#)in Da(Bm)mascus,
(G) Oh, Je(A)rusalem...
(Bm) (Em) (Bm) (F#7) (Bm)
Nuclear arms in the Middle East,
Israel´s attacking the Iraqis.
The (Em)Syrians are mad at the Lebanese,
And (Bm)Baghdad do whatever she please.
(F#7)Looks like another threat to world peace
For the (Bm)envoy.
Send the envoy,
Send the envoy,
Send the envoy,
Send for me.
Send for me.
Send for me.
How to play The Envoy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.