We Used To Stand So Tall
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Intro:
D Bm D Bm
D Bm D Bm
Hush now darling my momma said
D Bm A
Your daddy's worried bout the rents(?)
D Bm D Bm
One day you'll learn about the enemy
D Bm A
You have to fight so you'll be free
D Bm D
Another day will dawn
Bm D
Our country will be strong
Bm A
God knows we can't go wrong
D Bm D Bm
Be good darling do as we say
D Bm A
One day you'll learn to work for pay
D Bm D Bm
And you will understand that we are poor
D Bm A
You must work hard so you'll have more
Bm Bm D
Another day will dawn
Bm D
You will grow up so strong
Bm A
We know you will be long
D Bm D Bm
Listen father there is no work
D Bm A
It seems that no one sees my worth
D Bm D Bm
I have no money to pay my rent
D Bm A
I cannot pay back what was lent
G D Bm
Listen mother I lost my man
D Bm A
He was shot down in a foreign land
G D Bm
The captain cannot say what he died for
D Bm A
They only tell me we're at war
F#m Bm D
Another time will come
Bm D
You'll see what we have done
Bm A
I only hope we may be forgiven
D Bm D
Another rain will fall
F#m Bm D
And wash away our song(?)
D Bm D
We used to stand so tall
D Bm D
We used to stand so tall
D Bm A E B
We used to stand so tall (end on B)
How to play We Used To Stand So Tall
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.