Em - F#m - G - F#m (4x)
Em F#m G F#m
What a shock it was to learn, how much I didn’t know;
Em F#m G F#m
After all these years, can’t believe it’s so.
Am Bm C Bm
Turns out all that stuff, about how great we were;
Em F#m G F#m
On closer observation, now I’m not so sure.
Ch- B G
Wishful thinking, never mind the truth;
B C D
On a ship that’s sinking, could be we’re lying to our youth.
Em - F#m - G - F#m (2x)
Em F#m G F#m
Religion based on fear, favor based on skin;
Em F#m G F#m
Ever wonder why you’re here, rationalize your sin.
Am Bm C Bm
Climbing up the ladder, first one to the top;
Em F#m G F#m
It doesn’t seem to matter, we never plan to stop.
Ch- Brk-
Em - F#m - G - F#m (2x)
Am - G (3x) B :ll
Em - F#m - G - F#m (2x)
Em F#m G F#m
What a shock it was to learn, how much I didn’t know;
Em F#m G F#m
After all these years, can’t believe it’s so.
Am Bm C B
We need some time to think of honor and our place;
Em F#m G F#m
Our duty not to shrink, a life of peace and grace.
