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[Intro]
D7 Am7/D Esus4/D D6
[Pre-Verse]
D5
[Verse 1]
Am7/DTake it from the playgrounds and D6take it from the D5bums
Am7/DTake it from the hospitals and D6squeeze it from the D5slums
D7All the kids make pisAm7/Dtols with their Esus4/Dfingers and their thumbsD6  
D7Advertise a reAm7/Dvolution, Esus4/Darm it when it comesD6  
We're D7cooking up the zeAm7/Dros, we've been Esus4/Ddoing all the sumsD6  
The D7judgment of this court Am7/Dis Esus4/Dwe need D6more D5guns
[Pre-Chorus]
StopD7  Am7/D  
[Chorus]
A7sus4/BEverything's gone so Esus4/Dcra-----Dadd9-----zy
A7sus4/BEverything tangled in Esus4/DblueDadd9  
A7sus4/BEveryone's goin' f****** Esus4/Dcra-----Dadd9-----zy
Maybe C6/DI'm A7sus2/Dcrazy D5too
[Verse 2]
Am7/DMelt down all the trumpets, all the D6trombones and the D5drums
D7Who needs educaAm7/Dtion or A Esus4/DThousand Splendid Suns?D6  
D7Poor is good for busiAm7/Dness, cut the Esus4/Dforests, they're so dumbD6  
D7Only save your lookAm7/Dalikes and Esus4/Df*** the other onesD6  
It's the D7opinion of this board Am7/Dthat Esus4/Dwe need D6more D5guns
[Pre-Chorus]
StopD7  Am7/D  
[Chorus]
A7sus4/BEverything's gone so Esus4/Dcra-----Dadd9-----zy
A7sus4/BEverybody but youEsus4/D-------uDadd9  
A7sus4/BEveryone's goin' f****** Esus4/Dcra-----Dadd9-----zy
Maybe C6/DI'm A7sus2/Dcrazy D5too
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The story behind the song

"Guns" is found on Coldplay's eighth studio album, Everyday Life, released in 2019. This album marked a shift for the band, exploring more experimental and politically charged themes. It's notable as one of the first Coldplay songs to feature profanity, reflecting a raw and direct approach to its message. Playing this song can feel like stepping into a more outspoken and urgent side of the band's artistry.

AI-written from these sources:Everyday Life (Coldplay album) — Wikipedia ↗Coldplay — Wikipedia ↗

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About Guns Chords by Coldplay

Learn how to play Guns by Coldplay with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Guns chords”, “Guns guitar chords”, or “Coldplay Guns 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 Guns chords and for experienced players who want accurate Guns lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D7, Am7/D, Esus4/D, D6, D5, A7sus4/B.

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