The News
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A Bm
A billion people died on the news tonight
A Bm
But not so many cried at the terrible sight
A
And mama said, "It's just make believe,
C#m
You can't believe everything you see,
Bm D Dm
So baby close your eyes to the lullabies
A
On the news tonight."
A Bm
Who's the one to decide that it would be all right
A Bm
To put the music behind the news tonight?
A
Well mama said, "You can't believe everything you hear
C#m
The diagetic world is so unclear
Bm D Dm
So baby close your ears"
Bm
{{:On the news tonight,
F#m
On the news tonight,:}}
Bm F#m
The unobtrusive tones on the news tonight.
A E
And mama said, "Mmm, mmm."
A
Why don't the newscasters cry
Bm
When they read about people who die?
A
At least they could be decent enough
Bm
To put just a tear in their eye.
A
But mama said, "It's just make believe
C#m
You can't believe everything you see
Bm D Dm
So baby close your eyes to the lullabies
A
On the news tonight."
How to play The News
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.