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Rainbow Nation

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Verse 1:
AmIn our youthful condemnation the truth speaks for itself
DmThat in an hour of darkness, AmSomeone cried for help
So he told a simple story of innocents and lies,
DmHow the truth became so twisted, Amin a single judges eyes.
Chorus:
DmOur brave new rainbow Emnation, was floating on the Dmtide
in a sea of expecEmtation, and a hard won sense of Dmpride
but the wave of solidEmarity, that swept across our Dmland
was broken on the rocks left Emlifeless on the sand
Verse 2:
It all seemed very simple, let the guilty take the blame, we can sing our song of 
and put them all to shame. Shine a light into the darkness, let them hear his name, but the 
we tried to change things, the more they stayed the same.
Chorus
Verse 3:
And no one else but Tyler knows exactly what this means, He's a man thats dissapearing, 
ceasing to exist, and the only contribution that he has left to give, is the simple 
story of a life he's never lived
Chorus
(This is my first tab! how is it?)
(FREE Gary Tyler!!!)

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Rainbow Nation

by UB40

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Verse 1:

In our youthful condemnation the truth speaks for itself

Dm Am

That in an hour of darkness, Someone cried for help

So he told a simple story of innocents and lies,

Dm Am

How the truth became so twisted, in a single judges eyes.

Chorus:

Dm Em Dm

Our brave new rainbow nation, was floating on the tide

Em Dm

in a sea of expectation, and a hard won sense of pride

Em Dm

but the wave of solidarity, that swept across our land

was broken on the rocks left lifeless on the sand

Verse 2:

It all seemed very simple, let the guilty take the blame, we can sing our song of

and put them all to shame. Shine a light into the darkness, let them hear his name, but the

we tried to change things, the more they stayed the same.

Chorus

Verse 3:

And no one else but Tyler knows exactly what this means, He's a man thats dissapearing,

ceasing to exist, and the only contribution that he has left to give, is the simple

story of a life he's never lived

Chorus

(This is my first tab! how is it?)

(FREE Gary Tyler!!!)

About Rainbow Nation Chords by UB40

Learn how to play Rainbow Nation by UB40 with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Rainbow Nation chords”, “Rainbow Nation guitar chords”, or “UB40 Rainbow Nation 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 Rainbow Nation chords and for experienced players who want accurate Rainbow Nation lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, Dm, Em.

FAQ — Rainbow Nation by UB40

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Can I transpose "Rainbow Nation" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Rainbow Nation" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Rainbow Nation"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Rainbow Nation" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Rainbow Nation" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Rainbow Nation" by UB40 with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by UB40 below.

What key is "Rainbow Nation" in?

The chords for "Rainbow Nation" show the original chord names (including Am, Dm, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.