Western Settlements
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Intro:
Gm F Gm F Gm
Gm F Gm F Gm Gm C#
Gm F Gm F Gm
Gm F Gm F C# Cm Bb Cm Bb Gm
Gm F Gm F Gm
Gm F Gm F Gm Gm C#
Gm F Gm F Gm
Gm F Gm F C# Cm Bb Cm Bb Gm
then
Gm x4
verse 1:
Gm
a hell of a thing
hanging a man
F
taking everything
he has and all he'll
D
ever have small irony
that man surely created
Gm Gm
me held by his reins
until his last breath
F
these tiny spells on
me increments of death
D
by the millions
Eb F
millions are being taken
[Refrão]Gm Eb
I am you
Cm
I am everything
A
you own
Gm Gm
I am you
verse 2:
Gm
the things we do for love
the tribes we aim to please
F
entitlement and title for
dues and monthly fees
D
interest interests time
Gm G#(hold)
all that you risk acquired
Gm
character capacitate
F
collateral and conditioning
D
you say you're crediting
Eb F
I say believe in me
Bridge:
Bb
I'm not accountable
F
do you rush the queue
Cm
alone? competitors and
Eb C/E Eb
predators and drones
Bb
these western settlers
F
I've always warned them
D(hold)
just like your grandad
Eb
said never spend
F
what you don't have
Chorus 2: Guitar Solo at 2nd guitar
Gm Eb
I am you
Cm
I am everything
A
you own
Gm
I am you
Eb
I am you
Cm
I am everything
A
you own
Gm
I am you
Eb
I am you
Cm
I am everything
A
you own
Outro:
Gm F Gm F Gm
Gm F Gm F Gm Gm C#
Gm F Gm F Gm
Gm F Gm F C# Cm Bb Cm Bb Gm
Gm F Gm F Gm
Gm F Gm F Gm Gm C#
Gm F Gm F Gm
Gm F Gm F C# Cm Bb Cm Bb Gm Gm(hold) F
C# Cm Bb Cm Bb Gm(hold)
How to play Western Settlements
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 Gm. 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.