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Peace And Quiet

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Intro D,  F#m  
Verse 1
DI don't see how aF#mnother days gonna Dmake us change our F#mminds 
DSo why don't we go F#mseparate ways and Dsave us a bit of F#mtime
We Bmcan't go on trying F#mliving behind this Bmworn out and thin disF#mguise 
BmI don't want to try F#mtalking it out yeah I Bmdon't need another Efight 
Chorus
EIt just won't work when 
DAll I want is a F#mlittle peace and qDuiet F#m  
DAll I want is a F#mlittle peace and qDuietF#m  
Verse 2
DI just don't wanna F#mlive this way cause Dlately we're up all F#mnight 
DI can't speak free when your F#min my face and I Ddon't like to be unF#mkind 
But Bmconstantly you try and F#mturn it around when Bmclearly its black and F#mwhite 
BmSomethings gone and now Im fF#meeling down cause Ive beBmen here a million Etimes 
Chorus
EIt just won't work when 
DAll I want is a F#mlittle peace and qDuiet F#m  
DAll I want is a F#mlittle peace and qDuietF#m  
Bridge - D and F#m
We Bmcan't go on trying F#mliving behind this Bmworn out and thin disF#mguise 
BmI don't want to try F#mtalking it out yeah I Bmdon't need another Efight 
Chorus
EIt just won't work when 
DAll I want is a F#mlittle peace and qDuiet F#m  
DAll I want is a F#mlittle peace and qDuietF#m  
Outro
D, F#m  

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The story behind the song

This song captures the weary feeling of a relationship that has run its course, where both sides know it's over and prolonging it only causes more pain. There's a longing for an end to the pretense, for the worn-out disguise to be shed, and for the simple relief of "a little peace and quiet." The Rifles, an indie rock band from London, are known for their direct and relatable lyrics, and this track, appearing on a 2006 playlist, feels like a moment of quiet resignation amidst their energetic sound. It's a song about the quiet ache of acceptance when something important has gone.

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Peace And Quiet

Peace And Quiet

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Peace And Quiet

by The Rifles

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Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

D F#m

Intro ,

Verse 1

D F#m D F#m

I don't see how another days gonna make us change our minds

D F#m D F#m

So why don't we go separate ways and save us a bit of time

Bm F#m Bm F#m

We can't go on trying living behind this worn out and thin disguise

Bm F#m Bm E

I don't want to try talking it out yeah I don't need another fight

Chorus

It just won't work when

D F#m D F#m

All I want is a little peace and quiet

D F#m D F#m

All I want is a little peace and quiet

Verse 2

D F#m D F#m

I just don't wanna live this way cause lately we're up all night

D F#m D F#m

I can't speak free when your in my face and I don't like to be unkind

Bm F#m Bm F#m

But constantly you try and turn it around when clearly its black and white

Bm F#m Bm E

Somethings gone and now Im feeling down cause Ive been here a million times

Chorus

It just won't work when

D F#m D F#m

All I want is a little peace and quiet

D F#m D F#m

All I want is a little peace and quiet

Bridge - D and F#m

Bm F#m Bm F#m

We can't go on trying living behind this worn out and thin disguise

Bm F#m Bm E

I don't want to try talking it out yeah I don't need another fight

Chorus

It just won't work when

D F#m D F#m

All I want is a little peace and quiet

D F#m D F#m

All I want is a little peace and quiet

Outro

D F#m

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