The Ruling
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Intro
Am C Am C F
Am C Am C F
[Verso 1]
Am C Am C F
I saw the face of sorrow on a passerby
Am C Am C F
Couldnt console her, but its only human to try
G F
And I saw a flower pressed into the drunken pavement
G F
And a bottle spilled onto the flowered ground
[Refrão]
Am G F C
Oh were dealt what were dealt what were dealt and live with the ruling
Am G F C
And we felt what we felt what we felt till its grueling
G F
But the beauty lies in heart and home and people
G C F Am C Am C F
So be stoic and honest and crazy and funny and kind
[Verso 2]
Am C Am C F
I saw the face of god on your doorstep
Am C Am C F
I tried to beg for mercy but it hurt too much
G F
I saw a mother smiling at her swollen stomach
G F
And a father looking towards anothers sound
[Refrão]
Am G F C
Ooh were dealt what were dealt what were dealt and keep on living
Am G F C
And we felt what we felt what we felt so be forgiving
G F
Cause the beauty lies in heart and home and people
G C F
So be stoic and honest and crazy and funny and kind
Am G F C
Ooh were dealt what were dealt what were dealt and keep on living
Am G F C
And we felt what we felt what we felt so be forgiving
G F
Cause the beauty lies in heart and home and people
G C F
So be stoic and honest and crazy and funny and kind
G F G F G F G F G
Be kind, keeps repeating
How to play The Ruling
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 Am. 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.