The Uprising
View chords used in this chart
intro
Dm F Bb C x2
[Verso 1]
Dm
They are the ones with
Bb
Hate in their sight
C
Light up the torches
Dm
Burn through the night
Dm
They are the ones
Bb
Through torment and
C
Rage tearing down
Dm
Progress building up hate
Bb F
We need this
C Dm C
Uprising yeah yeah
Bb F
We need this
C Dm C Dm F Bb C
Uprising yeah yeah yeah
Dm F Bb C
[Verso 2]
Dm
Ornery i'm with
Bb
Our current state
C
Line up the gallows
Dm
Burn them at the stake
Dm
Everything now is
Bb
Out of control
C
We're going down
Dm
Swinging ready to go
Bb F
We need this
C Dm C
Uprising yeah yeah
Bb F
We need this
C Dm C
Uprising yeah yeah
Outro
Bb F
We need this
C Dm C
Uprising yeah yeah
Bb F
We need this
C Dm C Dm F Bb F E C Dm
Uprising yeah yeah yeah
How to play The Uprising
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.