The Kids Don't Wanna Come Home
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G C G C
I don't know what I want, if I'm completely honest
G C G C
I guess I could start a war, I guess I could sleep on it
G C G C
I don't know what I want, if I'm completely honest
G C G C
I guess I could start a war, I guess I could sleep on it
D
But hey there kids with guns
C F G
Your neighbours complain but they don't know where they come from
G C G C
I guess it's just bad advice for someone so upstanding
G C G C
So maybe just ask them twice or be a bit demanding
C G D Em
You don't know how to give love to anyone
C G D
You don't know how to pretend
C G D Em
You told your kids that they'd live long forever
C G D
But the kids don't wanna come home again
C G D
No the kids don't wanna come home again
G C
Haven't you any shame?
G C
Have you got no morals?
G C
Teaching them how to aim
G C
No sadness and no sorrow
D
Well hey there mother mine
C F G
Your kids are sick but they're gonna be just fine
G C G C
I said possibly not if you keep raising them this way
G C G C
You're just leading them to die, oh your disbelief and dismay
D
But hey there kids with guns
C F G
Your neighbours complain but they don't know where they come from
C G D Em
You don't know how to give love to anyone
C G D
You don't know how to pretend
C G D Em
You told your kids that they'd live long forever
C G D
But the kids don't wanna come home again
C G D
No the kids don't wanna come home again
Solo: C G D
C G D
C G D
C G D
C G D
C G D
C G D Em
You don't know how to give love to anyone
C G D
You don't know how to pretend
C G D Em
You told your kids that they'd live long forever
C G D
But the kids don't wanna come home again
C G D
No the kids don't wanna come home again
How to play The Kids Don't Wanna Come Home
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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.