Who We Are - Descendents

Who We Are

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verse 1
E B A
Woke up this morning to a different world
B
They're stomping on immigrants and groping girls
E B
There's nothing American about us now
A B
A whole population driven underground
C#m B
But I still believe in our democracy
A B
Warts and all it's still the land of the free
C#m B
So take it outside. Shout it loud as you can
A B
Defend the rights of every woman and man
 
[Refrão] E
That's who we are
B A
That's how I feel
E
That's who we are
B F#
Hey, can't you feel it getting real
E
That's who we are
B A
That's how I feel
E
That's who we are
B F#
Can't you feel, can't you feel
 
verse 2
E B A
In times like this we oughta stay together
B
But they just pitted us against each other
E B
Just give it some time though and you will see
A B
That we all have a common enemy
C#m B
It's the man who says it's okay to hate
A B
But we know that hate will destroy this place
C#m B
So right now I'm asking you to join our side
A B
And take a stand to fight for what's right
 
[Refrão] E
That's who we are
B A
That's how I feel
E
That's who we are
B F#
Hey, can't you feel it getting real
E
That's who we are
B A
That's how I feel
E
That's who we are
B F#
Can't you feel, can't you feel
 
verse 3
E B A
Woke up this morning to an ugly place
B
The scum rising from a masterbating race
E B
There's nothing American about us now
A B
Have we forgotten what we're all about
C#m B
Cause I still believe in our democracy
A B
And equal rights for every race and creed
C#m B
So take it outside. Shout it loud as you can
A B
We won't let sexism or bigotry stand
 
[Refrão] E
That's who we are
B A
That's how I feel
E
That's who we are
B F#
Hey, can't you feel it getting real
E
That's who we are
B A
That's how I feel
E
That's who we are
B F#
Can't you feel, can't you feel
 
Outro
B
Can't you feel for the world
E B
For the tired, poor, huddled, war-torn
E
We're not a rock (We're all equal)
A
We're not an island (Multi-cultural)
B
We have a role to play
E B
To make people's lives better every day
E
That's who we are (Fight the power)
B A
That's how I feel (We're taking over)
E
How I feel

How to play Who We Are

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 E. 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.

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