The Legend Of Alcatraz
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[Intro: ]G D C G C G
G C G C G
In the days of 1890 lived an Indian boy, I'm told
G Em D
He sat upon the rock to prophecy
G C G
And he spoke of golden bridges
C G
And a black cloud up above
G Em C D G C G
And the birds in the water in a circle from the sky
G D
And he went down to the valley
C G
And he went down through the trees
D
And he went down to the people
C
Telling everyone he'd meet
G Em C
But no would would believe him
D G Em C D
No one would believe him
G C G C G
In the year of 1970 lived an Indian boy, I'm told
G Em D
He sat upon the rock to criticize
G C G
And he saw the golden bridge
C G
And the black cloud up above
G Em C D G C G
And the birds in the water in a circle from the sky
G D
And he went down to the valley
C G
And he went down through the trees
D
And he went down to the people
C
Telling everyone he'd meet
G Em C
But no would would believe him
D G Em C
No one would believe him
D G Em C
No one would believe him
D G Em C D
No one would believe him
G Em C D G
Why don't you tell me who is the winner
Em C D G
Tell me who is the winner
How to play The Legend Of Alcatraz
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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.