This Is War
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CAPO: 3
Intro: D Em D Em
Verse:
D
Oh I know, I know, I know
Em
All the songs you write are about me
D
But you changed the names
So I can’t stake my claim
Em
You’re so greedy
D
And I know, I know, I know
Em
That you think you’re a much better writer
D
And that might be true
But what I’ve got on you
Em
Is I’m a fighter
[Refrão]
D
This is war
Em
My fingers are sore
D
So far from the top
G
But I refuse to stop
D
Got shakers in my eardrums
Em
Bossing like a new gun
D
Baby, when it’s all done
G
You won’t mind that I’ve won
D
This is a battle
Em
You are the prize
D
Put down that piano
G
Let’s start our lives
D
You’ve got more soldiers
Em
But I’ve got more passion
D
And I’m right behind you
G
Just gaining traction
D
POW! POW! POW! POW!
Em
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
D
POW! POW! POW! POW!
Em
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
Verse:
D
And I know, I know, I know
Em
About the lovers in your bulletproof lining
D
They don’t intimidate
Em
They’re just too bit-ah late and bad timing
D
And I know, I know, I know
Em
You’ve got your battle plan mapped out in inches
D
But I’m not scared of you
Em
I’m jumping right into these Brooklyn trenches
[Refrão]
D
This is war
Em
My fingers are sore
D
I might be a masochist
G
Just asking for more
D
Cause this stage is like a standoff
Em
And you’re pretty tough
D
I’m bruised and bloody
G
BUT I’LL NEVER GIVE UP!
D
This is a battle
Em
You are the prize
D
Put down that piano
G
And come to my side
D
We’ll sing songs together
Em
I’ll hold your hand
D
Make perfect-pitched babies
G D G D G
And form a band
Verse:
D
I don’t really want,
Em
I don’t really wanna fight no more
D
I’m sweating in the sun
Em
Camped out with ammo at your door
Uh-oor, uh-oor, uh-oor, oh
D
I don’t really want,
Em
I don’t really wanna fight no more
D
I just can’t be beat
So I will stand the heat
Em
Until your love, your love is sure
Baby, this is war
OUTRO:
D Em
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
D
POW! POW! POW! POW!
Em
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
D
POW! POW! POW! POW!
Em
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
D
POW! POW! POW! POW!
Em
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
How to play This Is War
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.