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Gsus4Simple words we Amnever knew,
The Empower behind what they Cput us through,
Now it's Gsus4all begun what it Amtakes to make it Emreal.D  C  
We're Gsus4standing on the Amedge of this,
When our Emsoul is gone what Cwill we miss?
We Gsus4lost what it takes to Amreally, make it fEmeel.D  C  
But the Ambetter day's Cbehind us now,
We Emall need someone to Dtell us how
To Amsave the state of Cwhere we are,
It Emkeeps demanding Dmore and Cmore and Gmore.
And who will Dmsave us?
This can't Cgo on, without the Ammeaning in the rhyming.
Can you Gsave? Can you Dmsave us?
Well I can't Cgo on, out of Amrhythm with our time.
Interlude:      G      Am      Em         C  
G     Am     Em     D      C
We Gsus4hold these truths self eAmvident,
The Emlies we used to Crepresent
Who we Gsus4are because it was Amnever meant to EmbeD  C  
And Gsus4all the songs we Amused to sing, they Emused to tell us Ceverything.
Now we’re Gsus4left with, All we’re Amleft is memoEmriesD  C  
But the Ambetter day's Cbehind us now.
We Emall need someone to Dtell us how
To Amsave the state of Cwhere we are,
It kEmeeps demanding Dmore and Cmore and Gmore.
Who will Dmsave us?
Well this can't Cgo on, without the Ammeaning in the rhyming.
Can you Gsave, can you Dmsave us?
Well I can't Cgo on, out of Amrhythm with our time.
Say the woEmrds, give it Call the time you need.
Let it Emout, oh, just Csay anything.
AmSay the words and make them count,
DSay the words without a doubt.
AmGive us truth and nothing more,
DLeave us wanting Cmore and Gmore.
Who will Dmsave us?
This can't Cgo on, without the Ammeaning in the rhyming.
Can you Gsave, can you Dmsave us?
Well I can't Cgo on, out of Amrhythm with our time.
Can you Gsave, can you Dmsave us?
I can't Cgo on, without the Ammeaning in the rhyming.
Can you Gsave, you say, you'll Dmsave us?
I can't Cgo on, out of Amrhythm with our time.

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by Cartel

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Gsus4 Am

Simple words we never knew,

Em C

The power behind what they put us through,

Gsus4 Am Em D C

Now it's all begun what it takes to make it real.

Gsus4 Am

We're standing on the edge of this,

Em C

When our soul is gone what will we miss?

Gsus4 Am Em D C

We lost what it takes to really, make it feel.

Am C

But the better day's behind us now,

Em D

We all need someone to tell us how

Am C

To save the state of where we are,

Em D C G

It keeps demanding more and more and more.

And who will save us?

C Am

This can't go on, without the meaning in the rhyming.

G Dm

Can you save? Can you save us?

C Am

Well I can't go on, out of rhythm with our time.

G Am Em C

Interlude:

G Am Em D C

Gsus4 Am

We hold these truths self evident,

Em C

The lies we used to represent

Gsus4 Am Em D C

Who we are because it was never meant to be

Gsus4 Am Em C

And all the songs we used to sing, they used to tell us everything.

Gsus4 Am Em D C

Now we’re left with, All we’re left is memories

Am C

But the better day's behind us now.

Em D

We all need someone to tell us how

Am C

To save the state of where we are,

Em D C G

It keeps demanding more and more and more.

Who will save us?

C Am

Well this can't go on, without the meaning in the rhyming.

G Dm

Can you save, can you save us?

C Am

Well I can't go on, out of rhythm with our time.

Em C

Say the words, give it all the time you need.

Em C

Let it out, oh, just say anything.

Say the words and make them count,

Say the words without a doubt.

Give us truth and nothing more,

D C G

Leave us wanting more and more.

Who will save us?

C Am

This can't go on, without the meaning in the rhyming.

G Dm

Can you save, can you save us?

C Am

Well I can't go on, out of rhythm with our time.

G Dm

Can you save, can you save us?

C Am

I can't go on, without the meaning in the rhyming.

G Dm

Can you save, you say, you'll save us?

C Am

I can't go on, out of rhythm with our time.

About Save Us Chords by Cartel

Learn how to play Save Us by Cartel with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Save Us chords”, “Save Us guitar chords”, or “Cartel Save Us 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 Save Us chords and for experienced players who want accurate Save Us lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Gsus4, Am, Em, C, D, G.

FAQ — Save Us by Cartel

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Is "Save Us" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Save Us" in?

The chords for "Save Us" show the original chord names (including Gsus4, Am, Em, C, D, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.