When The War Is Over
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Intro: C G Am Bb Am G C G
verse 1:
C G Am Bb
When the war is over, we can be kind again
C G Am Bb
You can be my lover, I will be your friend
C G Am Bb
And the drunkard in the gutter who's laughing at the moon
C G Am Bb Am G
Will have whiskey and dry ginger served from a silver spoon
verse 2:
C G Am Bb
And the phonies and the copouts, the lonelies and the weird
C G Am Bb Am G C G
In one single moment, will brush away their fears_______
[Refrão]
C G Bb F
When the war is over, no battles to be won or lost
C Em Bb F
No one to claim the victory, no one cares to count the cost
INTERLUDE: C G Am Bb Am G C G
verse 3:
C G Am Bb
And the children will be the teachers, their lessons will be so clear
C G Am Bb Am
To see with open eyes, to hear with open ears____
C G Am Bb
And you will understand me, it's easy you will find
C G Am Bb Am G
To reach with open arms, to speak with open mind
[Refrão]
C G Bb F
When the war is over, no battles to be won or lost
C Em Bb F
No one to claim the victory, no one cares to count the cost
OUTRO:
C Em Bb F
When the war is, when the war is, when the war is over
C Em Bb F
When the war is, when the war is, when the war is over
C G C F
When the war is, when the war is, when the war is over
C G C F
When the war is_____ all over
C Em C F
When the war is all over
(## repeat Instrumental 14x and fade to end ##)
C F C G
How to play When The War Is Over
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 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.