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The Earth Dies Screaming

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CA warm dry wind Fmis all that breaks the silence,
GThe highways Amquiet scars across Emthe land.
CPeople lie, eyeFms closed, no longer dreaming,
GThe earAmth dEmies screaming. 
CLike scattered pebbles, Fmcars lie silent waiting,
GOilless engAmines seized by dirt anEmd sand.
CBodies hanging Fmlimp, no longer bleeding,
GThe eartAmh diEmes screaming. 
CThe earth dies screaming
FmThe earth dies screaming
GYour country Amneeds you, lets strike uEmp the band. 
CThe earth dies screaming
FmThe earth dies screaming
GDespite all oAmdds we must defend our Emland. 
CHalf eaten meals Fmlie rotting on the tables,
GMoney clutcheAmd within a Emboney hand.
CShutters down, thFme banks are not receiving,
GThe eartAmh dEmies screaming

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The Earth Dies Screaming

by UB40

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C Fm

A warm dry wind is all that breaks the silence,

G Am Em

The highways quiet scars across the land.

C Fm

People lie, eyes closed, no longer dreaming,

G Am Em

The earth dies screaming.

C Fm

Like scattered pebbles, cars lie silent waiting,

G Am Em

Oilless engines seized by dirt and sand.

C Fm

Bodies hanging limp, no longer bleeding,

G Am Em

The earth dies screaming.

The earth dies screaming

G Am Em

Your country needs you, lets strike up the band.

The earth dies screaming

G Am Em

Despite all odds we must defend our land.

C Fm

Half eaten meals lie rotting on the tables,

G Am Em

Money clutched within a boney hand.

C Fm

Shutters down, the banks are not receiving,

G Am Em

The earth dies screaming

About The Earth Dies Screaming Chords by UB40

Learn how to play The Earth Dies Screaming by UB40 with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Earth Dies Screaming chords”, “The Earth Dies Screaming guitar chords”, or “UB40 The Earth Dies Screaming 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 The Earth Dies Screaming chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Earth Dies Screaming lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Fm, A, G, Am, Em.

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What key is "The Earth Dies Screaming" in?

The chords for "The Earth Dies Screaming" show the original chord names (including C, Fm, A, G, Am, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.