We Know It's True
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Bm D
A boy sees a man a question’s got something to say
A G
He wants to know “Will we live through this?”
Bm D
Man turns his head Kid knows the answer right away
A G
You will be spared You can’t save all of them
(End of Intro in non acoustic): Bm D C#m D E D C#m Bm
Bm D
This is the world as we knew it before decay
A G
The other half was burned away Who did this? All of us
Bm D
We’re killing ourselves as we turn our heads the other way.
A
The truth is now and here to stay We’re falling off our time-line
G Bm
Look into the eyes of our children They’ve got something to say
Bm D A G
Give me the truth Will we be safe? Can you save all of us?
Bm D A G
Well I told you the truth You will be spared Now we can’t save all of them
Bridge: Em F#m G F#m
Bm
We’re tripping over each other x15
Bm
Reaching out for a brother
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Bm D A G
Can you tell me the truth? Will we be safe? Can you save all of us?
Bm D A G
Well I told you the truth You will be spared Now we can’t save all of them
Bm D A G
Can you tell me the truth? If I can be saved, why we can’t save all of them?
Bm D A G
Well I hate the truth If I can be saved, why can’t we save all of them...?
How to play We Know It's True
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.