Us For Them
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G#m
When the lines are drawn
B
When you’re in or out
F#
When it’s us or them
E
And we shame the doubt
G#m
It is all a lie
B
All we ever really need is love
E
There’s no need to shed more blood
E
Look upon the cross
E
Look upon the cross
E G#m
See the face of Christ
B
See the mercy in His eyes
E
Every valley shall be lifted high
E G#m
Now our enemies are blessed
B
The heavy laden rest
E
For His judgment is love
G#m
His judgment is love
B G#m
(Hey!) (Oh!) (O-o-o-oh) X2
G#m
There is no more guilt
B
There is no more shame
F#
All our darkest sin
E
All our deepest pain
G#m
Blessed are the poor
B
All the lonely broken lost and torn
E
See a kingdom comes to us
E
A war that’s fought with love
E
Our only war is love
E G#m
Prepare the way of the Lord
B
Wielding mercy like a sword
E
Every mountaintop will be made low
G#m
Know, He holds the earth like dust
B
And his judgment comes to us
E
And his judgment is love
G#m
His judgment is love
B G#m
(Hey!)
B
(Hey!) (Oh!)
Instrumental:
G#m E B B/Bb F#
G#m
We will not fight their wars
E
We will not fall in line
B
Cause if it’s us or them
B/Bb
It’s us for them
F#
It’s us for them
G#m
We reject the either or
E
They can’t define us anymore
B
Cause if it’s us or them
B/Bb
It’s us for them
F#
It’s us for them
How to play Us For Them
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#m. 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.