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[Intro]
Dm Dm/C Dm
[Verse 1]
DmLearning to kill is a matter of habitDm/C  
The mDmore you have done it, the better you're Gmat BbitBb/A  
It stGmarts on the alleys of BbSechem at nigBb/Aht
The bGmorderlines blur in the evening DmlightDm/C  Dm  Dm/C  
A rDmifle butt bangs on an old rusty doorDm/C  
Dm"Where is your father? Get down on the floor!"Gm  Bb  Bb/A  
SoGmon it gets serious, a curfewBb's declareBb/Ad
The Gmcity falls silent, there's death in the airDm  
FCocking his weapon with shaking fingers
FGrits his teeth as he's hugging the triggerGm  Bb  Bb/A  
YoGmung blood rushes, his heart BbpoundsBb/A  
He knGmows it gets easier the next time aroDmundDm/C  Dm  Dm/C  
They're just objBbects and shadows, not women and men
A7Learning to kill is a natural thinDmgDm/C  Dm  Dm/C  
[Verse 2]
DmLearning to fear is a matter of habitDm/C  
The mDmore you have done it, the better you're Gmat BbitBb/A  
NeGmws from above reacBbh the streetBb/A  
There's Gmno hope of living, the end is so nearDm  
FTidings of terror, a raven's crow
FShutter your windows, lock up your homesGm  Bb  Bb/A  
WeGm're just a handful, a tiny BbcountryBb/A  
SurroGmunded by evil, they won't let uDms be
They have haBbte in their hearts and in all that they bring
A7Learning to fear is a natural thinDmg
[Interlude]
Dm/C Dm   Dm/C Dm   Dm/C Dm   Dm/C
[Verse 3]
FmCruelty is a matter of hFm/Ebabit
The mFmore you've seen it, the better you're aBbmt itDb  Db/C  
BbmEvery boy has a tyDbrant's deDb/Csire
BbmHands behind the head, legs spread wideFm  
These are Abtimes of danger, times of despair
No rAboom for compassion, a soldier cBbman't careDb  Db/C  
Our nBbmeighbors are vermin, they're Dbused to the blDb/Cood
How Bbmcan they feel pain when they're living in the mudFm?Fm/Eb  
Through cBbmruel routine a sDboldier is bornDb/C  
IBbmgnorance soon turns to evil in warFm  
DbIsrael's land is for Israel's kin
C7Cruelty comes as a natural thingFm  
[Interlude]
Fm   Fm/Eb Fm   Fm/Eb Cm    Bb
Fm   Fm/Eb Fm   Fm/Eb Cm    Bb
Fm   Fm/Eb Fm   Fm/Eb Cm    Bb
Fm   Fm/Eb Fm   Fm/Eb Cm    Bb
Bb
[Verse 4]
FmLearning to love is a naturFm/Ebal thing
It Fmwill find a way if you just let it BbminDb  Db/C  
It will Bbmbe strange at first, but tDbhen you'll seDb/Ce it
That lBbmearning to love is a matter of beingFm  
BAbeing human is a matter of habit
A fAbew baby steps, then you get better Bbmat itDb  Db/C  
To Bbmbe for one minute, just now, jDbust recallDb/C  
The Bbmopposite side of the towering walFmlsFm/Eb  
But our hBbmearts have hardened alDbong with our sDb/Ckin
We bBbmuilt a bubble and let no one else FminFm/Eb  Fm  Fm/Eb  
We'll be staDbring in wonder as the angel falls
Then bC7eing human will be a matter of courseFm  Fm/Eb  Fm  
Will be a maFm/Ebtter of cFmourseFm/Eb  Fm  

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A Matter Of Habit

by Moddi

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dm/C

Bb/A

Fm/Eb

Bbm

Db/C

[Intro]

Dm Dm/C Dm

[Verse 1]

Dm Dm/C

Learning to kill is a matter of habit

Dm Gm Bb Bb/A

The more you have done it, the better you're at it

Gm Bb Bb/A

It starts on the alleys of Sechem at night

Gm Dm Dm/C Dm Dm/C

The borderlines blur in the evening light

Dm Dm/C

A rifle butt bangs on an old rusty door

Dm Gm Bb Bb/A

"Where is your father? Get down on the floor!"

Gm Bb Bb/A

Soon it gets serious, a curfew's declared

Gm Dm

The city falls silent, there's death in the air

Cocking his weapon with shaking fingers

F Gm Bb Bb/A

Grits his teeth as he's hugging the trigger

Gm Bb Bb/A

Young blood rushes, his heart pounds

Gm Dm Dm/C Dm Dm/C

He knows it gets easier the next time around

They're just objects and shadows, not women and men

A7 Dm Dm/C Dm Dm/C

Learning to kill is a natural thing

[Verse 2]

Dm Dm/C

Learning to fear is a matter of habit

Dm Gm Bb Bb/A

The more you have done it, the better you're at it

Gm Bb Bb/A

News from above reach the street

Gm Dm

There's no hope of living, the end is so near

Tidings of terror, a raven's crow

F Gm Bb Bb/A

Shutter your windows, lock up your homes

Gm Bb Bb/A

We're just a handful, a tiny country

Gm Dm

Surrounded by evil, they won't let us be

They have hate in their hearts and in all that they bring

A7 Dm

Learning to fear is a natural thing

[Interlude]

Dm/C Dm Dm/C Dm Dm/C Dm Dm/C

[Verse 3]

Fm Fm/Eb

Cruelty is a matter of habit

Fm Bbm Db Db/C

The more you've seen it, the better you're at it

Bbm Db Db/C

Every boy has a tyrant's desire

Bbm Fm

Hands behind the head, legs spread wide

These are times of danger, times of despair

Ab Bbm Db Db/C

No room for compassion, a soldier can't care

Bbm Db Db/C

Our neighbors are vermin, they're used to the blood

Bbm Fm Fm/Eb

How can they feel pain when they're living in the mud?

Bbm Db Db/C

Through cruel routine a soldier is born

Bbm Fm

Ignorance soon turns to evil in war

Israel's land is for Israel's kin

C7 Fm

Cruelty comes as a natural thing

[Interlude]

Fm Fm/Eb Fm Fm/Eb Cm Bb

[Verse 4]

Fm Fm/Eb

Learning to love is a natural thing

Fm Bbm Db Db/C

It will find a way if you just let it in

Bbm Db Db/C

It will be strange at first, but then you'll see it

Bbm Fm

That learning to love is a matter of being

Being human is a matter of habit

Ab Bbm Db Db/C

A few baby steps, then you get better at it

Bbm Db Db/C

To be for one minute, just now, just recall

Bbm Fm Fm/Eb

The opposite side of the towering walls

Bbm Db Db/C

But our hearts have hardened along with our skin

Bbm Fm Fm/Eb Fm Fm/Eb

We built a bubble and let no one else in

We'll be staring in wonder as the angel falls

C7 Fm Fm/Eb Fm

Then being human will be a matter of course

Fm/Eb Fm Fm/Eb Fm

Will be a matter of course

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