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MAKE ROCK, NOT WAR
As recorded by Blue Öyster Cult
(From the 1985 Album CLUB NINJA)
[Intro]
Ebm  B  Ebm  B
[Verse 1]
EbmMoments of pleasure, in a Bworld of pain
EbmWorking together, only to Bfight again
If we Abwait for the world leaders to deBbcide, who will die first?
BSo don't Gbwait Bno Dbmore!
[Chorus]
EbTime we made make rock not Ebmwar! BWhat are we Dbdying for?
Rock not Ebmwar! BNobody Dbwins!
EbmRock not war! DbWhat are we Gbtrying for?
 BAnd the fools rush in, don't they
For the grand beginning Gbof the Ebmend!
[Interlude]
Ebm  B
[Verse 2]
EbmPulses are racing. You know the Bblade may fall
EbmDestinies tracing. I sing to a Bgreat star-fall
And you Abknow there's a real answer, but they Bbwon't let it be told
 BWe've heard the Gblies BbeDbfore!
[Chorus]
EbTime we made make rock not Ebmwar! BWhat are we Dbdying for?
Rock not Ebmwar! BNobody Dbwins!
EbmRock not war! DbWhat are we Gbtrying for?
 BAnd the fools rush in, don't they
For the grand beginning Gbof the Ebmend!
[Interlude]
  Ebm    BN.C.
[Bridge]
GbThe Abhourglass turns over, and Gbtime is running BlowGb  
AbWill the sandman's Gbpollen bring Absleep before we Bbknow?
[Guitar Solo]
Eb Ebm Eb  B  Eb  B
[Bridge]
Yeah, you Abknow there's a real answer
And we've Bbdied more than been told.  
 BSo don't Gbwait Bno Dbmore!
[Chorus]
Tell me, make rock not Ebmwar! BWhat are we Dbdying for?
EbmRock not war! BNobody Dbwins! 
EbmRock not war! DbWhat are we Gbtrying for?
BAnd the fools rush in, don't we,
BFor the grand beginning Gbof the Ebmend!
[Interlude]
Ebm  B
[Outro]
Make Dbrock not war!Ebm  B  
Make Dbrock not Ebmwar!B  
Make rock not Ebmwar!B  
Make rock not Ebmwar!B  
Make rock not Ebmwar!B  Gb  Ebm  

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The story behind the song

Blue Öyster Cult is an American rock band known for their blend of hard rock and psychedelia, often incorporating occult, fantastical, and tongue-in-cheek lyrics. They've had a significant influence on heavy metal music and developed a strong cult following, alongside mainstream success with several classic rock radio staples. "Make Rock Not War" appears on the 1985 release "Pure Rock 1985." It plays like an anthem for the power and spirit of rock music.

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Make Rock Not War

by Blue Öyster Cult

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Ebm

MAKE ROCK, NOT WAR

As recorded by Blue Öyster Cult

(From the 1985 Album CLUB NINJA)

[Intro]

Ebm B Ebm B

[Verse 1]

Ebm B

Moments of pleasure, in a world of pain

Ebm B

Working together, only to fight again

Ab Bb

If we wait for the world leaders to decide, who will die first?

B Gb B Db

So don't wait no more!

[Chorus]

Eb Ebm B Db

Time we made make rock not war! What are we dying for?

Ebm B Db

Rock not war! Nobody wins!

Ebm Db Gb

Rock not war! What are we trying for?

And the fools rush in, don't they

Gb Ebm

For the grand beginning of the end!

[Interlude]

Ebm B

[Verse 2]

Ebm B

Pulses are racing. You know the blade may fall

Ebm B

Destinies tracing. I sing to a great star-fall

Ab Bb

And you know there's a real answer, but they won't let it be told

B Gb B Db

We've heard the lies before!

[Chorus]

Eb Ebm B Db

Time we made make rock not war! What are we dying for?

Ebm B Db

Rock not war! Nobody wins!

Ebm Db Gb

Rock not war! What are we trying for?

And the fools rush in, don't they

Gb Ebm

For the grand beginning of the end!

[Interlude]

Ebm B

N.C.

[Bridge]

Gb Ab Gb B Gb

The hourglass turns over, and time is running low

Ab Gb Ab Bb

Will the sandman's pollen bring sleep before we know?

[Guitar Solo]

Eb Ebm Eb B Eb B

[Bridge]

Yeah, you know there's a real answer

And we've died more than been told.

B Gb B Db

So don't wait no more!

[Chorus]

Ebm B Db

Tell me, make rock not war! What are we dying for?

Ebm B Db

Rock not war! Nobody wins!

Ebm Db Gb

Rock not war! What are we trying for?

And the fools rush in, don't we,

B Gb Ebm

For the grand beginning of the end!

[Interlude]

Ebm B

[Outro]

Db Ebm B

Make rock not war!

Db Ebm B

Make rock not war!

Ebm B

Make rock not war!

Ebm B

Make rock not war!

Ebm B Gb Ebm

Make rock not war!

About Make Rock Not War Chords by Blue Öyster Cult

Learn how to play Make Rock Not War by Blue Öyster Cult with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Make Rock Not War chords”, “Make Rock Not War guitar chords”, or “Blue Öyster Cult Make Rock Not War chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Make Rock Not War chords and for experienced players who want accurate Make Rock Not War lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Ebm, B, Ab, Bb, Gb, Db.

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