The Stages Of Genocide
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: AmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Am F G x4
Am F G Am x2
[Verse 1]
Am
Step one: classification
F G Am
Categorizes us versus them
Am
Step two: symbolization
F G Am
Now the victims are identified
Am
Step three: discrimination
F G Am
Uses the law to strip them of their rights
Am
Step four: dehumanization
F G Am
Now these people aren't people to me
Am F G Am
Yeah they're telling me "people aren't people to me"
Am F G Am
Yeah they're screaming "trans people are vermin to me"
Am
F G Am
Woah
[Verse 2]
Am
Step five: organization
F G Am
Using the cops to start making a plan
Am
Step six: polarization
F G Am
They create fear, say "they're grooming our kids"
Am
Step seven: preparation
F G Am
I think that we all know what this means
Am
Step eight: persecution
F G Am
Make a list of those who you'll arrest
Am F G Am
Make a list of those who you'll arrest
Am F G Am
List every trans person you have met
Am F G Am
Make a list of those who you'll arrest
Am F G Am
List every trans person you have met
Am F G Am x2
[Bridge]
Am F G Am
Now pay close attention cause we all know that history repeats
Am F G Am
If you think nothing will happen you'll be the next dish in line for the feast
Am F G Am
Now pay close attention cause this next step is crucial to do
Am F G Am
Once we're force fed their lies those who we once loved will lie with the flies
[Verse]
Am
Step nine: extermination
F G Am
Kill everyone, no one survives
Am
Step nine: extermination
F G Am
Kill thousands of innocent lives
Am
Step nine: extermination
F G Am
Murder hundreds and thousands of lives
Am
Step nine: extermination
F G Am
Nine doesn't limit its boundary lines
Am
Stay armed! Fight back!
Am
Stay armed! Fight back!
Am F G Am x2
[Outro]
Am
Step ten is denial
F G Am
Now let's pretend that nothing has changed
Am
Step ten is denial
F G Am
Now let's start over again
How to play The Stages Of Genocide
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The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
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Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.