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Act Of War

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Intro:  
Chords:  Gm {play this group twice}    Eb {play only once}           F 
Melody:  
 F   G   C   Bb    F   F   G   C   Bb   F   G      C   F   G   C   Bb    F   F   G   C   Bb   F   G    C   G   G   G   G... 
Gm1. This ain't no battle honey, this ain't no fight. 
2. Well, you'd better believe it boy   this house is your home. 
3. Well I'm a man of convenience   I work a long hard day. 
4. Well if that's your game then honey two can play. 
Eb1. How come you take it so hard when I stay out all    Dm7night? 
2. I didn't build it up for you to live here on my     own. 
3. After twelve long hours, ain't I got the right to   play? 
4. I'm going on the town tonight and have some fun my  way. 
Gm1. If I take a drink, is that against the law? 
2. And if you think it's easy to forget about me   
3. If living together is getting in the way  
4. Ain't no way baby this girl's gonna stay. 
Eb{intro} Dm7  Gm  
1.          And if I have a good time, do you call that an act of war? 
2. you'd better think twice   you'd better believe it's an act of war. 
                              3. Huh   then I call that an act of war. 
                                4. I call it, I call it an act of war. 
Chorus:
  GmWe're living on the front line you & me.   
Fighting on this battleground of misery. 
FOh, go ahead, bring on your artillery and we'll make this an act of  Gmwar. 
GmGive it all you've got `cause I'm all dug in. 
Keep the punches coming I can take them on the chin. 
F{intro} Gm  
Winner takes all, let the best man win   and we call it an act of war. 
EbAnd it looks like time       Fain't been on our side. 
CmIf we could turn the clock back       Dsuswe might survDive this act of Gmwar. 

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The story behind the song

Elton John, known for his flamboyant fashion and showmanship, has been an influential figure in popular culture for decades. A prolific composer and pianist, he has released numerous studio albums throughout his career. This song emerges from the world of an artist celebrated for his enduring songwriting partnership and his ability to craft memorable musical experiences. Playing it can feel like stepping into a moment of dramatic intensity.

AI-written from these sources:Elton John — Wikipedia ↗

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Act Of War

by Elton John

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Dm7

Dsus

Intro:

Chords: Gm {play this group twice} Eb {play only once} F

Melody:

F G C Bb F F G C Bb F G C F G C Bb F F G C Bb F G C G G G G

...

1. This ain't no battle honey, this ain't no fight.

2. Well, you'd better believe it boy this house is your home.

3. Well I'm a man of convenience I work a long hard day.

4. Well if that's your game then honey two can play.

Eb Dm7

1. How come you take it so hard when I stay out all night?

2. I didn't build it up for you to live here on my own.

3. After twelve long hours, ain't I got the right to play?

4. I'm going on the town tonight and have some fun my way.

1. If I take a drink, is that against the law?

2. And if you think it's easy to forget about me

3. If living together is getting in the way

4. Ain't no way baby this girl's gonna stay.

Eb Dm7 Gm

{intro}

1. And if I have a good time, do you call that an act of war?

2. you'd better think twice you'd better believe it's an act of war.

3. Huh then I call that an act of war.

4. I call it, I call it an act of war.

Chorus:

We're living on the front line you & me.

Fighting on this battleground of misery.

F Gm

Oh, go ahead, bring on your artillery and we'll make this an act of war.

Give it all you've got `cause I'm all dug in.

Keep the punches coming I can take them on the chin.

F Gm

{intro}

Winner takes all, let the best man win and we call it an act of war.

Eb F

And it looks like time ain't been on our side.

Cm Dsus D Gm

If we could turn the clock back we might survive this act of war.

About Act Of War Chords by Elton John

Learn how to play Act Of War by Elton John with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Act Of War chords”, “Act Of War guitar chords”, or “Elton John Act Of 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 Act Of War chords and for experienced players who want accurate Act Of War lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Gm, Eb, F, G, C, Bb.

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What key is "Act Of War" in?

The chords for "Act Of War" show the original chord names (including Gm, Eb, F, G, C, Bb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.