Groundation is a roots reggae band from the bay area in California. They already have 4
albums out.
Dm C
What was learned from my father, yes I'll teach it to my son
Dm C
What was learned from my mother, yes I'll teach it to my daughter
Dm C
For you must remember my friend, the line of history stretches far beyond we
Dm C
And still we stand time, and time again as a tribute to them
(we'll call this the pre-chorus)
C Dm Am G
Well now tell me if there's one thing that you're wanting, you gotta let me know
Dm Am G
Tell me something, tell me anything, why did they all have to go
Dm Am G
For if there's one thing, that you're wanting, you gotta let me know
Dm Am G
Say something, say anything, before I have to go, for Zion is awaiting
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(chorus)
Dm Am G
Jah people in this life, you got to be head strong, head strong
Dm Am G
Teach your children right, or they won't live too long, too long
Dm Am G
Jah people in this life, you got to be head strong, head strong
Dm Am G
Live up in the right, or you won't live too long, too long
Dm Am Dm Am Dm Am Dm Am...
(Right here there there is a long instrumental part with the singer singing just a few
things in the distance, play those chords until it ends)
Dm C
What was learned from my father, yes I'll teach it to my daughter
Dm C
What was learned from my mother, yes I'll teach it to my son
Dm C
For it was them who said, don't get mixed up in your knowledge of today...
(And then head on back up to the pre-chorus and chorus for one more round, and that's it.)
1st Groundation song submitted, I hope someone enjoys this.
