We`re Not Gonna Take It
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F# C#
Oh we're not gonna take it
F# B
No, we ain't gonna take it
F# C# F# F# C# B F#
Oh we're not gonna take it anymore
F# C#
We've got the right to choose and
F# B
There ain't no way we'll lose it
F# C# F# C#7
This is our life, this is our song
F# C#
We'll fight the powers that be just
F# B
Don't pick our destiny 'cause
F# C# F# C#7
You don't know us, you don't belong
F# C#
Oh we're not gonna take it
F# B
No, we ain't gonna take it
F# C# F# F# C# B F#
Oh we're not gonna take it anymore
F# C#
Oh you're so condescending
F# B
Your gall is never ending
F# C# F# C#7
We don't want nothin', not a thing from you
F# C#
Your life is trite and jaded
F# B
Boring and confiscated
F# C# F# F# C# B F#
If that's your best, your best won't do
F# C#
Oh.....................
F# C#
Oh.....................
F# B
We're right/yeah
F# B
We're free/yeah
F# B
We'll fight/yeah
F# C#7
You'll see/yeah
F# C#
Oh we're not gonna take it
F# B
No, we ain't gonna take it
F# C# F# C#7
Oh we're not gonna take it anymore
F# C#
Oh we're not gonna take it
F# B
No, we ain't gonna take it
F# C# F# F# C# B F#
Oh we're not gonna take it anymore
No way!
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F# C#
Oh.....................
F# C#
Oh.....................
F# B
We're right/yeah
F# B
We're free/yeah
F# B
We'll fight/yeah
F# C#7
You'll see/yeah
F# C#
Oh we're not gonna take it
F# B
No, we ain't gonna take it
F# C# F# C#7
Oh we're not gonna take it anymore
F# C#
Oh we're not gonna take it, no!
F# B
No, we ain't gonna take it
F# C# F# C#7
Oh we're not gonna take it anymore
F# C#
Oh we're not gonna take it, no!
F# B
No, we ain't gonna take it
F# C# F# C#7
Oh we're not gonna take it anymore
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How to play We`re Not Gonna Take It
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.