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Guns In The Ghetto

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Here is the Chord Structure and the Lyric Layout for UB40's 1997 PROMO only single
'Guns In The Ghetto',And it's taken taken from the album of the same title.
[Chords]
C#        F#        G#
EADGBE    EADGBE    EADGBE
x46664    244322    466544
[Intro]
C#   C#   F#   F#   C#   C#   G#   G#
[Verse 1]
C#                         F#
Daddy don't go out tonight,Just stay home till morning light
C#                            G#             C#
Me and Mamma don't feel right,Please hold us tight
                              F#                             C#
Daddy why did you go to work?,When you know just how much we love you so
G#                 C#
Please come back tomorrow
[Chorus 1]
                               F#
They're giving out guns in the ghetto
C#                               G#
They're saying they will set you free
C#                F#
One day I'll have children of my own
C#                             G#
But I'm afraid they won't have me
[Verse 2]
C#                   F#
Mamma is Daddy home?,Why are you crying all alone?
C#                                     G#           C#
                                   *                
Grandma's tears have turned to stone,And I'm all alone
                        F#
Mamma isn't Daddy back?,I'm getting scared and that's a fact
C#                                G#         C#
Why are we all dressed like that?,All,All in black
[Chorus 2]
                               F#
They're giving out guns in the ghetto
C#                               G#
They're saying they will set you free
C#                F#
One day I'll have children of my own
C#                             G#
But I'm afraid they won't have me
[Verse and Chorus 3 Repeat Verse and Chorus 1]
[Verse and Chorus 4 Repeat Verse and Chorus 2]with the * small additional lyric below:
*And I'm chilled to the bone.
[Outro With Chorus Lyrics Three Times And Fade]
C#   C#   F#   F#   C#   C#   G#   G#
Comments/Corrections/Etc welcome,And Enjoy.

Guns In The Ghetto chords and lyrics

Free chords for Guns In The Ghetto by UB40. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Here is the Chord Structure and the Lyric Layout for UB40's 1997 PROMO only single
'Guns In The Ghetto',And it's taken taken from the album of the same title.
[Chords]
x46664    244322    466544
[Intro]
C#   C#   F#   F#   C#   C#   G#   G#  
[Verse 1]
[Chorus 1]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus 2]
[Verse and Chorus 3 Repeat Verse and Chorus 1]
[Verse and Chorus 4 Repeat Verse and Chorus 2]with the * small additional lyric below:
*And I'm chilled to the bone.
[Outro With Chorus Lyrics Three Times And Fade]
C#   C#   F#   F#   C#   C#   G#   G# 
Comments/Corrections/Etc welcome,And Enjoy.

Guns In The Ghetto Chords by UB40

Learn how to play Guns In The Ghetto by UB40 with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Guns In The Ghetto chords”, “Guns In The Ghetto guitar chords”, or “UB40 Guns In The Ghetto 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 In The Ghetto chords and for experienced players who want accurate Guns In The Ghetto lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C#, F#, G#.

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The chords for "Guns In The Ghetto" show the original chord names (including C#, F#, G#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.