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Hunger Strike

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Step 1 / 37Position: 2
1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open
[Chords Used]
e|---G3-----A7sus4-3------G/B-3----Cadd9-3------Emadd9-0---|
B|---3------3-------3-----3-------0---|
G|---0------0-------0-----0-------0---|
D|---0------2-------0-----2-------4---|
A|---2------0-------2-----3-------2---|
E|---3------x-------x-----x-------0---|
e|--------------------|------------------|--------------------|--------------------|
B|-----0----3-------3-|-----0---3------3-|-----0----3-------3-|-----0----3-------3-|
G|---0---0----0-------|---0---0---0------|---0---0----0-------|---0---0----0-------|
D|-0-------------0----|-2-----------2----|-0-------------0----|-0-------------0----|
A|--------------------|------------------|--------------------|--------------------|
E|--------------------|------------------|--------------------|--------------------|
[Intro]
G   A7sus4   Gx2
[Verse 1]
GI don't mind A7sus4stealing bread
GFrom the mouths of decadence
G A7sus4 G
But GI can't feed on the A7sus4powerless
When my Gcup's already overfilled
G A7sus4 G
GBut it's A7sus4on the table
The Gfire is cooking
GAnd they're A7sus4farming babies
While sGlaves are all working
GBlood is A7sus4on the table
And the Gmouths are choking
But GI'm going A7sus4hungry GYeah
[Verse 2]
GI don't mind Cadd9stealing bread
G/BFrom the mouths of Cadd9decadence
G Cadd9 G/B Cadd9
But GI can't feed on the Cadd9powerless
When my Gcup's already Cadd9overfilled
G Cadd9 G/B Cadd9
GBut it's Cadd9on the table
The G/Bfire is cookCadd9ing
GAnd they're Cadd9farming babies
While G/Bslaves are Cadd9working
GAnd is A7sus4on the table
And the G/Bmouths are Cadd9choking
[Chorus]
GBut I'm going A7sus4hungry
(Going G/BHungry...Cadd9Yeah)
GI'm going A7sus4hungry
(Going G/BHungry...Cadd9Yeah)
GI'm going A7sus4hungry
(Going G/BHungry...Cadd9Yeah)
GI'm going A7sus4hungry
(Going G/BHungry...Cadd9Yeah)
[Break]
D5   E5   D5   E5   Emadd9x4
G   A7sus4   G/B   Cadd9x2
[Chorus]
GI'm going A7sus4hungry
(Going G/BHungry...Cadd9Yeah)
GI'm going A7sus4hungry
(Going G/BHungry...Cadd9Yeah)
[Break]
D5   E5   D5   E5   Emadd9x4
Yeah GI don't mind sA7sus4tealing bread
(G/BOoh Cadd9I don't mind)
No I Gdon't mind steA7sus4aling bread
G/B Cadd9
GI'm going A7sus4hungry
(Going G/BHungry...Cadd9Yeah)
GI'm going A7sus4hungry
(Going GHungry...Cadd9Yeah)
D5 E5 D5 E5 Emadd9
All chords in this song (7)

The story behind the song

"Hunger Strike" was written by Chris Cornell, who initially felt it might just be a filler song. It features a powerful vocal duet between Cornell and Eddie Vedder, a collaboration that happened organically when Vedder instinctively stepped in to sing the lower vocal parts during a rehearsal. This spontaneous moment transformed the song, making it Temple of the Dog's most recognized single and Vedder's first featured vocal on a record. The band itself was formed by Chris Cornell as a tribute to his late friend Andrew Wood, and this song, released in 1992 from their 1991 self-titled album, captures a raw, collaborative energy. It plays like a testament to unexpected creative sparks.

AI-written from these sources:Hunger Strike (song) — Wikipedia ↗Temple of the Dog — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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About Hunger Strike Chords by Temple of the Dog

Learn how to play Hunger Strike by Temple of the Dog with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hunger Strike chords”, “Hunger Strike guitar chords”, or “Temple of the Dog Hunger Strike 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 Hunger Strike chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hunger Strike lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, A7sus4, G/B, Cadd9, Emadd9, B.

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