These Colors Dont Run
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Capo 3
A D A
I got Ol' Glory hanging out in my garage
E
And one on the chrome post flying in my yard
D A
I got a patch on my jacket - says 101st
E A
And a sticker on my bumper says don't mess with her
D
These colors don't run
A
I hold ?em dear to my heart
Bm
With all of my might
D
I stand up and fight
E
For every star and every stripe
D E
Yeah, I'm a proud supporter of the men and the women
A D
Who risk their lives for our cause
A
Let me tell ya son
E
We're still number one,
D A
And these colors don't run
A D A
I pledge allegiance to this nation and the eagle flyin' high
E
I'm the first to shoot off fireworks on the Fourth of July
D A
And God bless the people who love this great land
E A
Ah, when it comes to freedom, UNITED WE STAND!
D
These colors don't run
A
I hold ?em dear to my heart
Bm
With all of my might
D
I stand up and fight
E
For every star and every stripe
D E
Yeah, I'm a proud supporter of the men and the women
A D
Who risk their lives for our cause
A
Let me tell ya son
E
We're still number one,
D A
And these colors don't run
G D A G D E
D A
These colors don't run
D E
These colors don't run
D E
I'm a proud supporter of the men and the women
A D
Who risk their lives for our cause
A
Let me tell ya son
E
We're still number one,
D A
And these colors don't run
A
We never will, we never have
E
And you better be glad
D A
These colors don't run
How to play These Colors Dont Run
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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.