Russians And Americans - Al Stewart Chords
Chords: C, Gm, F, Am, D7, G, C7, G7, Fm, Cmaj7
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Genre: folk, rock, protest
[Verse 1]
C
So here we stand at the edge of
Gm F Am D7 G
Nineteen eighty-four, bracing ourselves once again
G C
For the storm approaching as
Gm F Am D7 G
Those who long before huddled in caves from the rain
G C C7 F
The enemy's face is so hard to see
G Am G F
Sometimes it seems that I see him in you
G7 C C7 F
Sometimes in me, who can he be?
G Am G F G7 C
No use consulting the prophets and leaders they all disagree
[Chorus]
C Gm F
Russians and Americans, here's a song for you
Fm G7 C
Who carry the weight of the world on your heads
C Gm F
Russians and Americans, tell me if it's true
Fm G7 C
You really believe all the things that you've said
Fm G7 C
The red-white-and-blue running into the red
[Verse 2]
C
From the wars of Europe
Gm F Am D7 G
The pilgrim fathers set off with their hopes and their bond
G C
Some settled down by the coast, others
Gm F Am D7 G
Crossed the mountains and into the flatlands beyond from
G C C7 F
Scramble and dust of Muscovite streets
G Am G F G C C7
Merchants develop the trade routes and open the door to the East, pioneer
F
waves
G Am G F G C
Choked by the cold breath of winter or baked by the heat of the day
[Chorus]
C Gm F
Russians and Americans, passing through the fire
Fm G7 C
Of revolution and coming of age
C Gm F
Russians and Americans, driven by desire
Fm G7 C
Two players push to the front of the stage
Fm G7 C
The whole world now watches each move that you make
[Solo]
C Gm F Am D7 G7
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