Went To War
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Intro: C
C
Went to war for a lovable feeling
C/G Fmaj7
Tear another instinct apart
C Am
Held two piece, a silver quarter, while I was speeding
G/B C Fmaj7
Never wash yourself up ashore
Am G/B C
Better off with the water cut off
C/E Fmaj7
The only living proof I got is just the sand that I was made of
Am G/B C
Got tired building it up
C/E Fmaj7 C
I found the quiet place I lost, it's just a cell upon the river
C Am
Clenched to places where the bottom line
G/B C Fmaj7
Is scattered with a rain cloud, I still hope to fall
C Am
I'm not running, I'm not failing, nor evading
G/B C Fmaj7
Wonder why the nerves are still numb
Am G/B C
Better off with the water cut off
C/E Fmaj7
The only living proof I got is just the sand that I was made of
Am G/B C
Got tired building it up
C/E Fmaj7 C
I found the quiet place I lost, it's just a cell upon the river
Am G/B C C/E Fmaj7
Baaaa-ba, baaaa-ba, baaaa-ba, baaaa-ba
Am G/B C C/E Fmaj7
Baaaa-ba, baaaa-ba, baaaa-ba, baaaa-ba
Am G/B C C/E Fmaj7
Baaaa-ba, baaaa-ba, baaaa-ba, baaaa-ba
Am G/B C C/E Fmaj7
Baaaa-ba, baaaa-ba, baaaa-ba, baaaa-ba
Am G/B C
Better off with the water cut off
C/E Fmaj7
The only living proof I got is just the sand that I was made of
Am G/B C
Got tired building it up
C/E Fmaj7 C
I found the quiet place I lost, it's just a cell upon the river
C (play C until song ends)
Baaaa-ba baaa
Baaaa-ba baaa
Baaaa-ba baaa
Baaaa-ba baaa
How to play Went To War
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.