The Union
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[Intro: ]A
Verse
A
When we were kids,
A
We'd throw rocks at cars,
A
And smoke our mother's cigarettes,
A
After dark, in the park,
D
And I remember picking butts up off the
D
Dirty ground.
A
Smoking them just the same as Ma's
D A
When we ran out.
D A G A
And I ripped my heart from beneath my rib,
D A G A
And I lie there bleeding out in my hands.
A A D A G A
And I'd give a piece to each of my friends,
A
Just to know they understand
[Refrão]A G A G A
That I'd never join the union,
A G A G D
'Cause I never wanted it easy.
D
No, I'd never join the union,
A
'Cause I'd never wanted it easy.
Verse
A
There's a pretty little city tower,
A
In Alberta to see,
A
And the little yellow house,
A
Falling down on English Street.
D
There's a few good men who know who I am,
A
And who I am not.
D A G A
And I ripped my heart from beneath my rib,
D A G A
And I lie there bleeding out in my hands.
A A D A G A
And I'd give a piece to you my friend,
A
Just to know you understand
[Refrão]A G A G A
That I'd never join the union,
A G A G D
'Cause I never wanted it easy.
D
Hell, I'd never join the union,
A E
'Cause I'd never wanted it easy.
E
Oh, oh, oh, oh
E
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Instrumental
A G F# F
Bridge
A G
Now I know why,
F# F
Your daddy doesn't like me.
A
Can't change it,
G F# F
I am a dirty, Rock 'n' Roller baby.
A G
Now I know why,
F# F
Your daddy doesn't like me.
A
Can't change it,
G F# F
I am a dirty, Rock 'n' Roller baby.
[Refrão]A G A G A
That I'd never join the union,
A G A G D
'Cause I never wanted it easy.
D
Hell, I'd never join the union,
A
'Cause I'd never wanted it easy.
A
That I'd never,
A
No, I'd never,
A
No, I'd never join,
D
That I'd never,
D
No, I'd never,
D
No, I'd never join,
D
That I'd never join the union,
A
'Cause I never wanted it easy.
A
Hey!
How to play The Union
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.