IF THE KIDS ARE UNITED
INTRO: A (let ring) [x2] *Pick Scrape*
RIFF: A, G/A A, G/A A, G/A x4
VERSE (For each chord strike once open, then 6x palm muted)
A E
For once in my life I've got something to say
G A
I wanna say it now, for now is today
A E
A love has been given, so why not enjoy
G A
So let's all grab and let's all enjoy
RIFF x4
CHORUS
A A D
If the kids are united
D E E A (*Pick Scrape*)
Then we値l never be divided
A A D
If the kids are united
D E E A (*Pick Scrape*)
Then we値l never be divided
RIFF x4
VERSE
A E
Just take a look around you, what do you see?
G A
Kids with feelings like you and me
A E
You understand him, he値l understand you
G A
For you are him, and he is you
RIFF x4
CHORUS
A A D
If the kids are united
D E E A (*Pick Scrape*)
Then we値l never be divided
A A D
If the kids are united
D E E A (*Pick Scrape*)
Then we値l never be divided
SOLO (w/riff)
[ Tab from: http://www.guitaretab.com/s/sham-69/17130.html ]
e|--8---5---5------|------------------|------------------|--------------|
B|------------8-5--|-----5------------|-----5------------|--------------|
G|-----------------|-5-7---5-------(7)|-5-7---5----------|--------------|
D|-----------------|-----------7------|-----------7------|--------------|
A|-----------------|------------------|---------------(7)|-7-6-5--------|
E|-----------------|------------------|------------------|-------8---5--|
BRIDGE
E G D
I don't want to be rejected
A E
I don't want to be denied
G D
Then it痴 not my misfortune
A
That I致e opened up your eyes
RIFF x4
VERSE
A
Freedom is given
E
Speak how you feel
G
I have no freedom
A
How do you feel?
A
They can lie to my face
E
But not to my heart
G
If we stand together
A
It will just be the start
LINK
A, A, A, A
CHORUS
A A D
If the kids are united
D E E A (*Pick Scrape*)
Then we値l never be divided
A A D
If the kids are united
D E E A (*Pick Scrape*)
Then we値l never be divided
CHORUS (bass only)
CHORUS [x2] (guitars - no singing)
End on A
Chords: A G/A E G D
e|--x---x---0---3---2--|
B|--2---0---0---3---3--|
G|--2---0---1---0---2--|
D|--2---0---2---0---0--|
A|--0---0---2---2---x--|
E|--x---x---0---3---x--|
Yet another great song from back in the days. Enjoy....taff
