The Red Flag
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
A E7 A
The people's flag is deepest red
Bm E7 A
It shrouded oft our martyred dead
A E7 A
And ere their limbs grew stiff and cold
Bm E7 A
Their hearts' blood dyed to every fold
[Chorus]
F#7 Bm
Then raise the scarlet standard high
E7 A
Beneath it's folds we'll live and die
A E7 A
Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer
Bm E7 A
We'll keep the red flag flying here
[Verse 2]
A E7 A
It waved above our infant might
Bm E7 A
When all ahead seemed dark as night
A E7 A
It witnessed many a deed and vow
Bm E7 A
We must not change it's colour now
[Chorus]
F#7 Bm
Then raise the scarlet standard high
E7 A
Beneath it's folds we'll live and die
A E7 A
Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer
Bm E7 A
We'll keep the red flag flying here
[Verse 3]
A E7 A
It well recalls the triumphs past
Bm E7 A
It gives the hope of peace at last
A E7 A
The banner bright, the symbol plain
Bm E7 A
Of human right and human gain
[Chorus]
F#7 Bm
Then raise the scarlet standard high
E7 A
Beneath it's folds we'll live and die
A E7 A
Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer
Bm E7 A
We'll keep the red flag flying here
[Verse 4]
A E7 A
It suits today the meek and base
Bm E7 A
Whose minds are fixed on pelf and place
A E7 A
To cringe beneath the rich man's frown
Bm E7 A
And haul that sacred emblem down
[Chorus]
F#7 Bm
Then raise the scarlet standard high
E7 A
Beneath it's folds we'll live and die
A E7 A
Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer
Bm E7 A
We'll keep the red flag flying here
[Verse 5]
A E7 A
With heads uncovered swear we all
Bm E7 A
To bear it onward till we fall
A E7 A
Come dungeons dark or gallows grim
Bm E7 A
This song shall be our parting hymn
[Chorus]
F#7 Bm
Then raise the scarlet standard high
E7 A
Beneath it's folds we'll live and die
A E7 A
Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer
Bm E7 A
We'll keep the red flag flying here
How to play The Red Flag
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 E. 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.