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'''''Intro''''' (B''b'', C, F) | |||
This is how the world was | |||
Now everything has changed | |||
I hope it comes out better | |||
But now it just seems strange | |||
'''''Verses''''' | |||
Some of us look around and don't see why they should care | Some of us look around and don't see why they should care | ||
Some of us try to breathe, but can't get any air | Some of us try to breathe, but can't get any air | ||
It's time to re-examine | It's time to re-examine | ||
All the things we've stood upon | All the things we've stood upon | ||
It's time to | It's time to take an honest look | ||
Of what's been going on. | Of what's been going on. | ||
Look at what's all around you | Look at what's all around you – don't pretend you don't see | ||
Listen to what I'm saying | Listen to what I'm saying – don't pretend you don't agree | ||
The rain is falling faster | The rain is falling faster | ||
We're caught up in the flow | We're caught up in the flow | ||
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:Everything's wrapped in silence | :Everything's wrapped in silence | ||
:Everything's wrapped in shame | :Everything's wrapped in shame | ||
:Everything's | :Everything's trapped in violence | ||
:Everyone's to blame | :Everyone's to blame | ||
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:to pluck the fruit of anger | :to pluck the fruit of anger | ||
:and throw it at the stage of life. | :and throw it at the stage of life. | ||
'''''Outro''''' | |||
This is how the world was | |||
About two weeks ago | |||
Now everything feels different | |||
The cracks now plainly show. | |||
Maybe this is a chance to fix things | |||
Maybe we can start to set things right | |||
All I can say do your best, that has to be enough | |||
That's all for now; sweet dreams, my love, sleep tight. | |||
</poem> | </poem> |
Revision as of 16:24, 18 June 2020
- tempo: 120-140 bps (2):2:2:4
- main chords: Cm, Ab, Eb, Bb (though what's in my head seems to be a step up from that, starting in Dm, sometimes)
- inspiration: Ace of Base (vocals for verses), "Save Tonight" by Eagle Eye Cherry (chorus vocal/feel)
Lyrics
Intro (Bb, C, F) |
Some of us look at others, and think there's nothing there |
Mile-Long Chorus |