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The O.c. Supertones
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Key: G minor•
Intro 1
Em
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2

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Verse 1
Bm
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I've been
Em
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holding back my rhyme to long,

Let it go and unleash the fury
Am
Am

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of my old school flow.
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I'm no superstar more like a John Doe.

But I'm badder then the water
Am
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down in Mexico.
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Oh no, a rock n' roller man

who's not allowed to be rap.
Am
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But I write what I like and

I like the boom bap.
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The rhyme's in the front and

the beat's in the back
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A trunk full of funk and a page full
Interlude 1

of fact.
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Em
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Bm
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Right about now I'd
Verse 2
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like
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to hear everyone say.
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Bm
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2

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Yes o yes we shall overcome.
Em
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My fans got a job,
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Are we gonna get it done?
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2

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Yes o yes we shall overcome.
Em
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Am
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2

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Verse 3
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I can't be shy I've gotta come with it.
Am
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No fear here! I Sing and bring it.
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In Christ you've got no

right livin' timid.
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He's light in the dark and
G
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hope for the wicked.
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There's a land of the dead

called planet earth

And a race called man
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walks dead from birth
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And the beast and man

both bear the curse.
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Come from the womb but
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Bm
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retrun to dirt.
Verse 4
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Em
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to hear everyone say.
Am
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Bm
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Yes o yes we shall overcome.
Em
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My fans got a job,
G
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are we gonna get it done?
Am
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Bm
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Em
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Yes o yes we shall
G
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over come.
Am
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Bm
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Verse 5

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Here's what I do I hope I get through.
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So cling to what's true and
Bm
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D
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tell the world too.
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Cause some live in fear,

oppression from peers.
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These kids smoke weed,
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these kids that drink beers
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Who don't want to hear

what you got to say
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And they shut their ears and
Bm
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laugh cause you pray,
Em
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But don't be afraid,

that used to be me I used to mock God
Am
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But I was empty.
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Verse 6
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Right about now I'd like
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to hear everyone say.
Am
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Bm
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Yes o yes we shall over come.
Em
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My fans got a job,
G
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Am
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B
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Em
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G
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are we gonna get it done?
Am
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Bm
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Em
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G
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Am
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B
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Yes o yes we shall overcome
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

  • B

    2

  • Am

  • G

  • D

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of We Shall Overcome by The O.C. Supertones is G minor.

The primary chords used in We Shall Overcome are Gm, Dm, D, Cm, Bb, F.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Gm, Dm, D, Cm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of We Shall Overcome is approximately 182 beats per minute.

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