Masters Of War chords by
Joan Osborne

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Key: E minor•

Verse 1

E

E

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Come you masters of war

You that build all the guns

You that build the death planes

You that build the big bombs

You that hide behind walls

You that hide behind desks

D

D

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I just want you to know

A

A

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G

G

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Em

Em

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E

E

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I can see through your masks

Em

Em

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G

G

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A

A

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You that nev_ er done

Verse 2

Em

Em

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nothin'

E

E

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Em

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E

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Em

Em

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But build to des_ troy

G

G

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A

A

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Em

Em

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E

E

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Em

Em

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You play with my world

A

A

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Em

Em

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E

E

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Like it's your little toy

Em

Em

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G

G

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A

A

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Em

Em

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E

E

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Em

Em

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You put a gun in my hand

And you hide from my eyes

E

E

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Em

Em

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D

D

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A

A

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And you turn and run farther

G

G

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Em

Em

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E

E

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When the fast bullets fly

Verse 3

Em

Em

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E

E

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Like Judas of old

Em

Em

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E

E

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You lie and deceive

Em

Em

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G

G

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A

A

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E

E

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Em

Em

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A world war can be won

G

G

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A

A

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Em

Em

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You want me to be_ lieve

G

G

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Em

Em

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E

E

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But I see through your eyes

Em

Em

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E

E

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Em

Em

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And I see through your brain

D

D

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A

A

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Like I see through the wa_ ter

G

G

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Em

Em

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E

E

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That runs down my drain

Em

Em

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A

A

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You fasten the trig_

Verse 4

E

E

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gers

Em

Em

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A

A

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E

E

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For the oth_ ers to fire

Em

Em

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A

A

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E

E

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Then you set back and watch

Em

Em

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A

A

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B

B

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When the death coun_ t gets higher

Em

Em

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E

E

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Em

Em

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You hide in your man_ sion

G

G

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A

A

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E

E

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As young people's blood

A

A

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D

D

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A

A

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Flows out of their bodies

G

G

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Em

Em

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E

E

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And is buried in the mud

Verse 5

Em

Em

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E

E

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Em

Em

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You've thrown the worst fear

G

G

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A

A

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Em

Em

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That can ever be hurled

G

G

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A

A

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E

E

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Em

Em

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Fear to bring chil_ dren

E

E

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Em

Em

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G

G

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A

A

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Em

Em

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E

E

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In_ to the world

G

G

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A

A

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E

E

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For threaten_ ing my baby

Em

Em

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G

G

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A

A

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E

E

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Un_ born and un_ _ named

A

A

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D

D

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A

A

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You ain't worth the blood

G

G

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Em

Em

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That runs in your veins

A

A

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How much do I

Verse 6

Em

Em

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E

E

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know

Em

Em

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A

A

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E

E

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To talk out of turn

G

G

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A

A

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E

E

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You might say that I'm young

Em

Em

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A

A

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You might say I'm unlearned

B

B

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Em

Em

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G

G

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Em

Em

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E

E

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But there's one thing I know

Em

Em

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E

E

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Em

Em

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Though I'm younger than you

A

A

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D

D

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A

A

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Even Jesus would never

G

G

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Em

Em

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For_ give what you do

Verse 7

Em

Em

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Let me ask you one question

E

E

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Em

Em

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A

A

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E

E

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Is your money that good

Em

Em

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G

G

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A

A

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E

E

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Will it buy you for_ giveness

G

G

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A

A

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B

B

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Do you think that it could

A

A

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G

G

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Em

Em

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I think you will find

A

A

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E

E

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When your death takes its toll

D

D

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A

A

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All the money you made

G

G

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Will never buy back your

Em

Em

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soul

E

E

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And I hope that you die

Verse 8

Em

Em

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A

A

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E

E

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And your death'll come soon

Em

Em

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G

G

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A

A

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E

E

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I will follow your casket

Em

Em

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A

A

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E

E

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In the pale after_ noon

G

G

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A

A

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E

E

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And I'll watch while you're lowered

Em

Em

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G

G

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A

A

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Em

Em

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E

E

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Down to your deathbed

A

A

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D

D

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A

A

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And I'll stand o'er your grave

G

G

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Em

Em

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'Til I'm sure that you're dead

Outro 1

D

D

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A

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G

G

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Em

Em

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E

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Em

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D

D

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A

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G

G

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Chords

E
D
A
G
Em
B

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Masters Of War?

The original key of Masters Of War by Joan Osborne is E minor.

What are the main chords for Masters Of War?

The primary chords used in Masters Of War are E, D, A, G, Em, B.

Do I need a capo to play Masters Of War?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Masters Of War beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, D, A, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Masters Of War?

The tempo of Masters Of War is approximately 94 beats per minute.

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