The Powers That Be Chords by Roger Waters

The Powers That Be Chords

by Roger Waters

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🎸 Verse: Em The powers that be X5 D The powers that be X5 Em They like a tough game Em No rules Em Some you win, some you lose Em Competition's good for you D They're dying to be free D They're the powers that be 🎸 Verse: Em They like a bomb proof cadillac Em Air conditioned, gold taps, Em Back seat gun rack, platinum hub caps D They pick horses for courses D They're the market forces D Nice car Jack Em They like order, make-up, lime light power Em Game shows, rodeos, star wars, TV D They're the powers that be D If you see them come,
Hook: Em D You better run - run Em You better run on home Em D You better run - run Em You better run on home 🎸 Chorus: C Am Em Sisters of mercy better join with your brothers C D Em Put a stop to the soap opera right now C D They say the toothless get ruthless D Em You better run on home Em D You better run - run D Em You better run on home C Em 🎸 Verse: Em (The powers that be) X4 Em They like treats, tricks, carrots and sticks D They like fear and loathing they like sheep's clothing D And blacked-out vans Em Blacked-out vans, contingency plans D They like death or glory, they love a good story Dm They love a good story 🎸 Chorus: C Am Em Sisters of mercy better join with your brothers C Am Em Put a stop to the soap opera state C D They say the toothless get ruthless Em Run home before it's too late 🎸 Outro: Em D You better run - run D Em You better run on home Em D You better run - run D Em You better run on home Em D You better run - run D Em You better run on home Em D You better run - run D Em You better run on home Em D You better run - run D Em You better run on home Em D You better run - run D Em You better run on home N.C. Billy: Goodnight, Jim. N.C. Jim: Goodnight, Billy.

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Published: May 11, 2025
Last Updated: September 10, 2025