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Make It Stop Septembers Children

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Capo 1 
[Intro]
 WAmoah, wCooGooDmoah
 WAmoah, wCooGooDmoah
Am  C  G  D Dm
Am  C  G  D Dm
[Verse]
 AmBang, bang, go the cCoffin nails
 Like a brGeath exhaled, then gDone forDmever
 AmIt seems like just yCesterday
 GHow did I miss the rDed flDmags rAmaised?
 Think back, to the Cdays we laughed
 We brGaved these bitter stDorms togDmether
 AmBrought to his knCees, he cried
 GBut on his fDeet hDme dFied
 What GGod would damn a hAmeart?
 And what GCod drove us apFart?
 What GGod could?
[Chorus] 
 AmMake it stCop, let this Gend
 Eighteen yDears pushed to the lAmedge
 It's come to thCis, a weightless stGep
 On the wDmay down singing
 WAmoah, wCooGooDmoah
 WFoah, wFooGooG7oah
Am  C  G  D Dm
Am  C  G  D Dm
[Verse]
 AmBang, bang, from the clCoset walls
 The schGoolhouse halls, the shDotgun's lDmoaded
 AmPush me and CI'll push back
 GI'm done asking, DI DmdemAmand
 From a nation Cunder God
 GI feel its love like a cDattle prDmod
 AmI'm born free but stCill they hate
 GI'm born me, no, DI cDman't chFange
 It's Galways darkest jDmust before the dawn
 So stFay awake with mGe
 Let's prove them wrAmong
 [Chorus]
 Make it stCop, let this Gend
 Eighteen yDears pushed to the lAmedge
 It's come to thCis, a weightless stGep
 On the wDmay down singing
 WAmoah, wCooGooDmoah
 WFoah, wFooGooG7oah
[Verse] 
 AmThe cold river wGashed him away
 But hEmow could we forgFet?
 The Amgathering hold Gcandles
 FBut not their tongues
 And tAmoo much blood has flGown from the wrist
 Of the chEmildren shamed for tFhose they chose to kAmiss
 Who will rGise to stop the blFood
 We're calling Amfor, insisting oCn
 A different bFeat, yeah, a brand new sAmong
[Bridge] 
Tyler Clementi,       Age 18   ( Am   C   G   D  Dm)
Billy Lucas,          Age 15   ( Am   C   G   D  Dm)
Harrison Chase Brown, Age 15   (Am C G D Dm)
Cody J. Barker,       Age 17   (Am C G)
Seth Walsh,           Age 13   (D Dm)
[Chorus]
 AmMake it stCop, let this Gend
 This life chose mDe, I'm not lost in sAmin
 But proud I stCand, of who I Gam
 I plan to gDmo on living
 AmMake it stCop, let this Gend
 All these yDears pushed to the lAmedge
 But proud I stCand, of who I Gam
 I plan to gDmo on living

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The story behind the song

Rise Against is known for their punk rock sound, blending melody and aggressive energy with rapid tempos. Their lyrics frequently delve into social commentary, touching on themes like politics, animal rights, humanitarianism, and environmentalism. This song, "Make It Stop Septembers Children," with its title, suggests a poignant reflection on difficult events, perhaps echoing a call to end suffering or commemorate a specific time of sorrow. Playing it might feel like channeling a powerful plea for change or remembrance.

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Make It Stop Septembers Children

by Rise Against

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

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Capo 1

[Intro]

Am C G Dm

Woah, woooooah

Am C G Dm

Woah, woooooah

Am C G D Dm

[Verse]

Am C

Bang, bang, go the coffin nails

G D Dm

Like a breath exhaled, then gone forever

Am C

It seems like just yesterday

G D Dm Am

How did I miss the red flags raised?

Think back, to the days we laughed

G D Dm

We braved these bitter storms together

Am C

Brought to his knees, he cried

G D Dm F

But on his feet he died

G Am

What God would damn a heart?

C F

And what God drove us apart?

What God could?

[Chorus]

Am C G

Make it stop, let this end

D Am

Eighteen years pushed to the ledge

C G

It's come to this, a weightless step

On the way down singing

Am C G Dm

Woah, woooooah

F F G G7

Woah, woooooah

Am C G D Dm

[Verse]

Am C

Bang, bang, from the closet walls

G D Dm

The schoolhouse halls, the shotgun's loaded

Am C

Push me and I'll push back

G D Dm Am

I'm done asking, I demand

From a nation under God

G D Dm

I feel its love like a cattle prod

Am C

I'm born free but still they hate

G D Dm F

I'm born me, no, I can't change

G Dm

It's always darkest just before the dawn

F G

So stay awake with me

Let's prove them wrong

[Chorus]

C G

Make it stop, let this end

D Am

Eighteen years pushed to the ledge

C G

It's come to this, a weightless step

On the way down singing

Am C G Dm

Woah, woooooah

F F G G7

Woah, woooooah

[Verse]

Am G

The cold river washed him away

Em F

But how could we forget?

Am G

The gathering hold candles

But not their tongues

Am G

And too much blood has flown from the wrist

Em F Am

Of the children shamed for those they chose to kiss

G F

Who will rise to stop the blood

Am C

We're calling for, insisting on

F Am

A different beat, yeah, a brand new song

[Bridge]

Am C G D Dm

Tyler Clementi, Age 18 ( )

Am C G D Dm

Billy Lucas, Age 15 ( )

Harrison Chase Brown, Age 15 (Am C G D Dm)

Cody J. Barker, Age 17 (Am C G)

Seth Walsh, Age 13 (D Dm)

[Chorus]

Am C G

Make it stop, let this end

D Am

This life chose me, I'm not lost in sin

C G

But proud I stand, of who I am

I plan to go on living

Am C G

Make it stop, let this end

D Am

All these years pushed to the ledge

C G

But proud I stand, of who I am

I plan to go on living

About Make It Stop Septembers Children Chords by Rise Against

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