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Southern Anthem

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Nabbed this off passingafternoon.com, but it ought to be up here...
Capo 2
[Verse 1]
C
just like the way that you ran to wine
          F
when they made the new milk turn
G
Jesus, a friend in the better times
         F
let your mother's bible burn
C
freedom, a fever you suffered through
        F
and the dog drank from your cup
G
frozen, the river that baptized you
        F
and the horse died standing up
[Chorus]
F                            C G F
  but when a southern anthem rings
                        C G F
she will buckle to that sound
                          C G F
when that southern anthem sings
                        C G  F
it will lay her burdens down 
[Verse 2]
C
Just like the way you lost your guns
          F
When they cut the clothesline loose
G
Jesus, a friend of the weaker ones
           F
Said, "I'm all they stole from you"
C
Freedom, a thistle that withered dry
        F
Still a baby in your hands
G
Frozen, the ground refused to die
        F
And the guitar rose again
[Chorus]
F                               C G F
  But when that southern anthem rings
                        C G F
She will buckle to the sound
                           C G F
When that southern anthem rings
                         C G F
It will lay her burdens down

Southern Anthem chords and lyrics

Free chords for Southern Anthem by Iron & Wine. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Nabbed this off passingafternoon.com, but it ought to be up here...
Capo 2
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]

Southern Anthem Chords by Iron & Wine

Learn how to play Southern Anthem by Iron & Wine with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Southern Anthem chords”, “Southern Anthem guitar chords”, or “Iron & Wine Southern Anthem 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 Southern Anthem chords and for experienced players who want accurate Southern Anthem lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G.

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Can I transpose "Southern Anthem" to a different key?

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

Is "Southern Anthem" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Southern Anthem" by Iron & Wine with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Iron & Wine below.

What key is "Southern Anthem" in?

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