{"source":"Free Chord Book","source_url":"https://www.free-chords.com","license_note":"Free for personal use. Lyrics and compositions © their respective songwriters and publishers.","tab_id":1899134,"song":"Hamilton - Cabinet Battle 1","artist":"Misc Musicals","content_type":"chord","tab_type":"Chords","url":"https://www.free-chords.com/song/1899134-hamilton-cabinet-battle-1-chords-by-misc-musicals/","api_url":"https://www.free-chords.com/api/v1/songs/1899134?type=chord","rating":4.77498,"votes":33,"content":"[Intro]\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nLadies and gentlemen, you coulda been anywhere in the world tonight, [/tab]\r\nbut you’re here with us in New York City. Are you ready for a cabinet meeting???\r\n\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nThe issue on the table: Secretary Hamilton’s plan to assume state debt and establish a national bank. [/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nSecretary Jefferson, you have the floor, sir[/tab]\r\n\r\n[Verse]\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\n‘Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.’ We fought for these ideals; we shouldn’t settle for less[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nThese are wise words, enterprising men quote ‘em Don’t act surprised, you guys, cuz I wrote ‘em[/tab]\r\n \r\n\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nOwww, But Hamilton forgets[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Bm[/ch]\r\nHis plan would have the government assume state’s debts[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nNow, place your bets as to who that benefits:[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Bm[/ch]\r\nThe very seat of government where Hamilton sits[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab][ch]C[/ch]\r\nNot true! Ooh, if the shoe fits, wear it If New York’s in debt— Why should Virginia bear it? [/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]D[/ch]\r\nUh! Our debts are paid, I’m afraid Don’t tax the South cuz we got it made in the shade[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nIn Virginia, we plant seeds in the ground[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Bm[/ch]\r\nWe create. You just wanna move our money around[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nThis financial plan is an outrageous demand[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Bm[/ch]\r\nAnd it’s too many damn pages for any man to understand[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab][ch]C[/ch]\r\nStand with me in the land of the free[/tab]\r\nAnd pray to God we never see Hamilton’s candidacy\r\n[tab][ch]D[/ch]\r\nLook, when Britain taxed our tea, we got frisky[/tab]\r\nImagine what gon’ happen when you try to tax our whisky\r\n\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nThank you, Secretary Jefferson. Secretary Hamilton, your response[/tab]\r\n\r\n[Verse]\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nThomas. That was a real nice declaration Welcome to the present, we’re running a real nation[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nWould you like to join us, or stay mellow Doin’ whatever the hell it is you do in Monticello?[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nIf we assume the debts, the union gets[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Bm[/ch]\r\nA new line of credit, a financial diuretic[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nHow do you not get it? If we’re aggressive and competitive[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Bm[/ch]\r\nThe union gets a boost. You’d rather give it a sedative?[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab][ch]C[/ch]\r\nA civics lesson from a slaver. Hey neighbor Your debts are paid cuz you don’t pay for labor[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]D[/ch]\r\n“We plant seeds in the South. We create.” Yeah, keep ranting We know who’s really doing the planting[/tab]\r\n\r\n\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nAnd another thing, Mr. Age of Enlightenment[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Bm[/ch]\r\nDon’t lecture me about the war, you didn’t fight in it[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nYou think I’m frightened of you, man?[/tab]\r\nWe almost died in a trench\r\n[tab][ch]Bm[/ch]\r\nWhile you were off getting high with the French[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nThomas Jefferson, always hesitant with the President Reticent—there isn’t a plan he doesn’t jettison[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nMadison,you’re mad as a hatter,son,take your medicine Damn,you’re in worse shape than the national debt is in[/tab]\r\n\r\nN.C.\r\nSittin’ there useless as two shits\r\nHey, turn around, bend over, I’ll show you\r\nWhere my shoe fits\r\n\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nExcuse me? Jefferson, Madison, take a walk! Hamilton, [/tab]\r\ntake a walk! We’ll reconvene after a brief recess. Hamilton!\r\nSir!\r\nA word\r\n \r\n[Chorus]\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nYou don’t have the votes You don’t have the votes Aha-ha-ha ha![/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nYou’re gonna need congressional approval and you don’t have the votes[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nSuch a blunder sometimes it makes me wonder why I even bring the thunder Why he even brings the thunder…[/tab]\r\n\r\n[Outro]\r\n[tab][ch]Em/B[/ch]                       [ch]Em/C[/ch]\r\nYou wanna pull yourself together?[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab][ch]Em/C#[/ch]                             [ch]Em/C[/ch]\r\nI’m sorry, these Virginians are birds of a feather[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab][ch]Em/B[/ch]                             [ch]Em/C[/ch]\r\nYoung man, I’m from Virginia, so watch your mouth[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab][ch]Em/C#[/ch]                             [ch]Em/C[/ch]\r\nSo we let Congress get held hostage by the South?[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab][ch]Em/B[/ch]                  [ch]Em/C[/ch]\r\nYou need the votes No, we need bold strokes. [/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab][ch]Em/C#[/ch]                       [ch]Em/C[/ch]\r\nWe need this plan No, you need to convince more folks[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab][ch]Em/B[/ch]                            [ch]Em/C[/ch]\r\nJames Madison won’t talk to me, that’s a nonstarter[/tab]\r\n\r\nN.C.\r\nWinning was easy, young man. Governing’s harder\r\n\r\n[tab][ch]Em/B[/ch]                        [ch]Em/C[/ch]\r\nThey’re being intransigent You have to find a compromise[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Em/C#[/ch]                                             [ch]Em/C[/ch]\r\nBut they don’t have a plan, they just hate mine! Convince them otherwise[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab][ch]Em/B[/ch]                           [ch]Em/C[/ch]\r\nWhat happens if I don’t get congressional approval?[/tab]\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nI imagine they’ll call for your removal[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nSir—[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab][ch]Em[/ch]\r\nFigure it out, Alexander. That’s an order from your commander[/tab]","plain_text":"[Intro]\n\nbut you’re here with us in New York City. Are you ready for a cabinet meeting???\n\n\n\n\n[Verse]\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd pray to God we never see Hamilton’s candidacy\n\nImagine what gon’ happen when you try to tax our whisky\n\n\n\n[Verse]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe almost died in a trench\n\n\n\n\n\nN.C.\nSittin’ there useless as two shits\nHey, turn around, bend over, I’ll show you\nWhere my shoe fits\n\n\ntake a walk! We’ll reconvene after a brief recess. Hamilton!\nSir!\nA word\n \n[Chorus]\n\n\n\n\n[Outro]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nN.C.\nWinning was easy, young man. 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