This Means War
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Capo 4
G B7 Em C G D G
G B7 Em C G D G
G
B7 Em
Well I had an awful dream
C G D G
I laid your bones by a shallow stream
B7 Em
I carved your name in a willow tree
C G D G
And beat the ground
G B7 Em C G D G
G
B7 Em
The water clear and sun a’bright
C G D G
I left the tears alone to dry
B7 Em
I raised my arms up to the sky
C G D G
And I challenged God
G B7 Em C G D G
G B7 Em C G D G
G
B7 Em
You had no prose, you had no right
C G D G
To take my dove, my little light
B7 Em
Half of my soul, half of my sight
C G D G
My beating heart, my precious wife
Em C G B7
Have you no answer, follow you no more
Em C D G
I'm on my own, this means war
G B7 Em C G D G
G B7 Em C G D G
G
B7 Em
When I awoke, when I came to
C G D G
My whole perspective was brand new
B7 Em
I made a vow and I keep it true
C G D G
Hold very close what's given to you
B7 Em C G D G
Keep very close what's given to you
How to play This Means War
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 G. 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.