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[Verse]
CI've traveled through this country
And I'll Gtell you what I've seen
A million yellow ribbons
And I Cwonder what they mean
It's Flove and hope and sympathy
For Cthose who've gone to fight
But Dstill I know that none of them
Can Gmake the killing G7right
[Verse]
When we Csee two children fighting
Don't we Gtry to come between
Get 'em both to talk
Instead of Cacting rough and mean
We Fgive 'em love and limits
Say now Ctry to get along
Then we Dtell 'em it's alright to kill
To Gprove that killing's G7wrong
[Verse]
CSometimes your yellow ribbon
Tries to Gmake me feel ashamed
Tells me I'm a traitor
That Csomehow it's me to blame
But FI can't hide behind it
Just to Cprove that I belong
And DI won't be an accomplice
To a Gthing I know is G7wrong
[Verse]
But I'd Cwear a yellow ribbon
For the Gpeace that's in my heart
I'd wear it for the loved ones
That should Cnever have to part
I'd Fwear it for the wasted lives
No Cmatter friend or foe
And I'd Dwear it for the children
If they Gnever had to G7go
[Verse]
Yes, I've Cseen your yellow ribbons
Hanging Gup all over town
But I don't think they'll ever buy
The Cpeace we've never found
[Outro]
Oh, Fthe guns will all be silent
And the Cbattle flags all furled
When we Gtie a yellow G7ribbon
'Round the Cworld
Yes, the Fguns will all be silent
And the Cbattle flags all furled
When we Gtie a yellow G7ribbon
'Round the Cworld

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The story behind the song

Utah Phillips was a labor organizer, folk singer, storyteller, and poet who often explored the struggles of labor unions and the power of direct action in his work. His parents' activism, particularly his father's role as a labor organizer, deeply influenced his life's work. Phillips was also a member of the Industrial Workers of the World, and his music often reflected these themes. "Yellow Ribbon" likely carries the spirit of his commitment to these causes and the stories of working people.

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Yellow Ribbon

by Utah Phillips

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[Verse]

I've traveled through this country

And I'll tell you what I've seen

A million yellow ribbons

And I wonder what they mean

It's love and hope and sympathy

For those who've gone to fight

But still I know that none of them

G G7

Can make the killing right

[Verse]

When we see two children fighting

Don't we try to come between

Get 'em both to talk

Instead of acting rough and mean

We give 'em love and limits

Say now try to get along

Then we tell 'em it's alright to kill

G G7

To prove that killing's wrong

[Verse]

Sometimes your yellow ribbon

Tries to make me feel ashamed

Tells me I'm a traitor

That somehow it's me to blame

But I can't hide behind it

Just to prove that I belong

And I won't be an accomplice

G G7

To a thing I know is wrong

[Verse]

But I'd wear a yellow ribbon

For the peace that's in my heart

I'd wear it for the loved ones

That should never have to part

I'd wear it for the wasted lives

No matter friend or foe

And I'd wear it for the children

G G7

If they never had to go

[Verse]

Yes, I've seen your yellow ribbons

Hanging up all over town

But I don't think they'll ever buy

The peace we've never found

[Outro]

Oh, the guns will all be silent

And the battle flags all furled

G G7

When we tie a yellow ribbon

'Round the world

Yes, the guns will all be silent

And the battle flags all furled

G G7

When we tie a yellow ribbon

'Round the world

About Yellow Ribbon Chords by Utah Phillips

Learn how to play Yellow Ribbon by Utah Phillips with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Yellow Ribbon chords”, “Yellow Ribbon guitar chords”, or “Utah Phillips Yellow Ribbon 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 Yellow Ribbon chords and for experienced players who want accurate Yellow Ribbon lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, A, F, D, G7.

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The chords for "Yellow Ribbon" show the original chord names (including C, G, A, F, D, G7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.