Rumours of War chords by
Billy Bragg

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Key: A minor•

Verse 1

Am

Am

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There were soldiers marching

on the common today

C

C

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F

F

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They were there again this

C

C

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even_ ing

Am

Am

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They paced up and down like

G

G

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seabird_ s on the ground

Am

Am

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Before the storm clouds gathering

Verse 2

Am

Am

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I must buy whatever tin food

G

G

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Am

Am

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is left on the shelves

C

C

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F

F

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They're testing the air-raid sirens

C

C

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sirens

Am

Am

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They've built up the blood-banks

G

G

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and and emptied the beds

Am

Am

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Dm

Dm

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Am

Am

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At the hospital and the asylum

Verse 3

Am

Am

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Saw a man build a shelter in

his garden today

C

C

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F

F

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C

C

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As we stood there idly chat_ ting

Am

Am

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He said "No,

G

G

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no I don't think war will come"

Am

Am

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Yet still he carried on digging

Interlude 1

Am

Am

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C

C

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F

F

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C

C

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Am

Am

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G

G

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Am

Am

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F

F

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Am

Am

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Verse 4

Am

Am

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G

G

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Am

Am

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Everything in my life that I love

C

C

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F

F

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C

C

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Could be swept away without warning

Am

Am

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Yet the birds still sing and

G

G

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the church bells ring

Am

Am

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F

F

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Am

Am

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And the sun came up this morning

Verse 5

G

G

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Life goes on as it did before

Am

Am

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G

G

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As the country drifts slowly to war

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Chords

Am
C
F
G
Dm

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Rumours of War?

The original key of Rumours of War by Billy Bragg is A minor.

What are the main chords for Rumours of War?

The primary chords used in Rumours of War are Am, C, F, G, Dm.

Do I need a capo to play Rumours of War?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Rumours of War beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Am, C, F, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Rumours of War?

The tempo of Rumours of War is approximately 37 beats per minute.

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