The Struggle
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
E F#m D A
E F#m D A xE/G#
verse 1:
A/C#
The struggle is
D
in our hearts
A
it's in our hands
E/G#
So whom do we
F#m
really serve What
D
can we trust what
E
have we planned
A/C#
Firmly fix your
D
heart your mind
A
will follow Ever
E/G#
longing ever
F#m
lasting The
D
truth is sometimes
E
hard to swallow
Refrain:
F#m C#m D
We all understand
E F#m
the choice is in
C#m D E
our hands And
F#m C#m
chances are
D
the choice has
E F#m C#m D E
been pre made
[Refrão]
A
As a plastic
D A
figurine slapped
D
in a magazine
A
Or on your
D E
cable TV screen
verse 2:
A/C# D
So what exactly is
A
it you believe Or
E/G#
maybe you don't
F#m
know Or maybe you
D
wear it on your
E A/C#
sleeve I've
D
got to ask myself
A
the same I've
E/G#
got to throw
F#m
myself around
D
Because I know
E
I've let you down
[Refrão]
A
As a plastic
D A
figurine slapped
D
in a magazine
A
Or on your
D E
cable TV screen
E F#m D A
E F#m D A E/G#
E F#m D A
E F#m D E
[Refrão]
A
As a plastic
D A
figurine slapped
D
in a magazine
A
Or on your
D E F#m
cable TV screen
How to play The Struggle
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.