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My City Of Ruins

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Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

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Capo 2
[Intro]
G Em C G
G Em C G G D Em D C G
[Verse 1]
GThere's a blood red ciEmrcle on the cCold dark gGround
And the rain Dis fEmalliDng dCownG  
The church doors thrown Emopen I can heCar the organ's sGong
But the congDreEmgatiDon's gConeG  
[Chorus]
My city of ruEminsC  G  
My city of ruEminsC  G  
[Verse 2]
GNow the sweet bells of mEmercy drift through the eCvening tGrees
Young men on the corner Dlike Emscattered lDeavesC  G  
The boarded up wiEmndows, the emCpty streeGts
While my brother's Ddown Emon his knDeesC  G  
[Chorus]
My city of ruinsEm  C  G  
My city of ruinsEm  C  G  
[Bridge]
Come on Emrise Cup! Come on rDise Gup!
Come on Emrise Cup! Come on rDise Gup!
Come on Emrise Cup! Come on rDise Gup!
Come on riD--Em----D--Cse Gup
[Verse 3]
GNow there's tears on the Empillow darling wChere we Gslept
And you took my Dheart Emwhen you lDeftC  G  
Without your sweet kiss Emmy soul is Clost, my fGriend
Tell me how do I DbegEmin agaDin?C  G  
[Chorus]
My city's in EmruinsC  G  
My city's in EmruinsC  G  
[Verse 4]
GNow with these hEmands, wCith these hGands
GWith these hEmands, wCith these hGands
(I pray Lord)
GWith these hEmands, wCith these hGands
(I pray for the strength Lord)
With these hands, with these hands
(I pray for the faith Lord)
With these hands, with these hands
(I pray for Your love Lord)
With these hands, with these hands
(I pray for the lost Lord)
With these hands, with these hands
(I pray for the world Lord)
With these hands, with these hands
[Outro]
Come on Emrise Cup! Come on rDise Gup!
Come on Emrise Cup! Come on rDise Gup!
Come on Emrise Cup! Come on rDise Gup!
Come on Emrise Cup! Come on rDise Gup!
Come on riD--Em----D--Cse Gup
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The story behind the song

"My City Of Ruins" emerged from a period of profound reflection, written by Bruce Springsteen as he considered the changing landscape of his adopted home of Asbury Park, New Jersey, and its impact on the community. The song carries a powerful message of hope and resilience in the face of devastation. It's a call to remember what was lost, but also to look forward, believing in the possibility of rebuilding and renewal. Playing it means channeling a spirit of defiant optimism.

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