We Shall Overcome
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G C G C G
We shall overcome, we shall overcome
C D Em Am D D7
We shall overcome some day
G C G C D Em G
Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe
C G D G C G D
We shall overcome some day
G C G C G
We shall all be free, we shall all be free
C D Em Am D D7
We shall all be free some day
G C G C D Em G
Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe
C G D G C G D
We shall overcome some day
G C G C G
We shall live in peace, we shall live in peace
C D Em Am D D7
We shall live in peace some day
G C G C D Em G
Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe
C G D G C G D
We shall overcome some day
( G C G C G )
( C D Em Am D D7 )
G C G C D Em G
Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe
C G D G C G D
We shall overcome some day
How to play We Shall Overcome
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.