The Obvious
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Intro:
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verse 1:
Em C
By the moonlight, we'll rise with awaking
G D
knees not shaking, (sharp and shaping down??).
Em C
The dawn's raised and dim breaking
G D
truth a blazing, perfect phase in.
Em C
Oh they're taken for the taking
G D
for what's not bound is what's not maiden.
Em C
No we will not take it,
G D
not rely, we will not take it.
Intro 4x
verse 2:
Em C
The future will be much better-
G D
those in chains will be unfeathered.
Em C
And lots live (like shaman above the tree line??)
G D
no defeat when we join each other here.
Em C
I heard it through the walls of the station
G D
steel and stone could not contain us.
Em C
Beyond the bounds of the nation
G D
steel and stone could not contain us.
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Riff:
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Bridge:
C | Em | C | D | Em | D |
It's obvious
C | D | G | D (stop)
It's obvious
Verse 3:
Em C
By the moonlight, we'll rise with awaking
G D
knees not shaking, (sharp and shaping down.??)
Em C
The dawn's raised and dim breaking
G D
truth a blazing, perfect phase in.
Em C
I heard it through the walls of the station
G D
steel and stone could not contain us.
Em C
Beyond the bounds of the nation
G D
steel and stone could not contain us.
Em | C | G | D
la la la Could not contain us
Em | C | G | D
la la la Could not contain us
Riff
How to play The Obvious
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.