I Don't Want To Be A Hero chords by Johnny Hates Jazz
Guitar chords with lyrics
Capo 3
Fmaj7: 133210
[Intro]
Em D | Em D | Em Em | Bm D Bm D |
Em D | Em D | Em Em | Bm D |
[Verse]
Em
Oh, send me off to war
D
With a gun in my hand
Am7
But I won't pull the trigger
Em
Our destiny is here
D
'Neath the red, white and blue
Am7
So lead me to the slaughter
[Pre-Chorus]
Fmaj7
Now don't be afraid come and join the parade
Em
For the ultimate in sacrifice
Fmaj7
It's an old-fashioned story of hope and of glory
Am7 Bm
A ticket for taking a life
[Chorus]
Em D Em D Em
I, I don't want to be a hero
Em D Em D
I don't want to die for you
Em D Em Bm D Bm D
I don't want to be a hero
[Verse]
Em
Oh send me off to war
D
In a far away land
Am7
I never knew existed
Em
Subject me to the truth
D
To the horror and pain
Am7
Until my mind is twisted
[Pre-Chorus]
Fmaj7
And what if I fail will you put me in jail
Em
For a murder I will not commit?
Fmaj7
'Cos you don't understand till there's blood on your hands
Am7 Bm
That it's time to forget and forgive
[Chorus]
Em D Em D Em
I, I don't want to be a hero
Em D Em D
I don't want to die for you
Em D Em
I don't want to be a hero
Em Fmaj7 Bb | F Bb | F Bb | Bb |
[Pre-Chorus]
Fmaj7
And those who return come back only to learn
Em
That they're hated by those who they love
Fmaj7
'Cos you're not satisfied till a thousand have died
Am7 Bm
And your anger is paid for in blood
[Chorus]
Em D Em D Em
I, I don't want to be a hero
Em D Em D
I don't want to die for you
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