These Colors Wont Run
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
A D A D
A D A D
[Verse 1]
A
As I watch Old Glory waving in the wind
D A D
I think of what it stands for and everywhere it's been
D A
Each states shows independence, by having it's own star
D A
Red stands for courage and bloodshed in the war
Bm D Bm
White is for the innocence, lost on the battlefield
Bm E
Blue stands for justice, that will always prevail
[Chorus]
E A D
These colors won't run, they're tried and true
B7 E
The promise of freedom is in the red, white and blue
A
They stand for what is right
Bm7 E
And if it takes a fight to get it done
A A D A D A D
These colors won't run
[Verse 2]
D A
When our freedom is challenged we won't back down
D A D
Even on foreign soil we stand our ground
A
We'll defy the largest foe for what we believe
D A
Defend the smallest friend in their time of need
Bm D
And time after time we've answered the call
Bm E
And through every battle our flag weathered it all
[Chorus]
E A D
These colors won't run, they're tried and true
B7 E
The promise of freedom is in the red, white and blue
A
They stand for what is right
Bm7 E
And if it takes a fight to get it done
A D E A G
These colors won't run
[Outro]
G D A
The flag is more than just our colors
E E7
It's a way of life, it's a way of life ..
[Coda]
E7 A D
These colors won't run They're tried and true
B7 E
The promise of freedom is in the red, white and blue
A
They stand for what is right
Bm7 E
And if it takes a fight to get it done
A D A D A D A
These colors won't run
How to play These Colors Wont Run
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.