A Flag Of Our Own Chords by John Williamson

Tempo:
157.1 bpm
Chords used:

D

A

G

Em

Bm

Tuning:Standard Tuning (EADGBE)Capo:+0fret
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A Flag of Our Own - John Williamson (1990) chords
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[D]
[A]
[D]
Ned Kelly came round [G] to see me [D] today I guess I was [Bm] dreaming, oh [A] oh oh oh
[D]
Dumbfounded I [Em] couldn't think what [D] to say, [A] oh oh oh oh [D] oh oh oh
I [G] beckoned him in, [D] but he shook his head He [A] said I'm a bit grubby and a bit poorly [D] bred
[G] I'd rather we yarned [D] out the back in the shed I can [A] leave my boots on [D] that way
[G]
[D]
[A]
[D]
Well he took a stiff whiskey and laid down his gun He said I won't keep you long, cause [A] I've gotta run
[D] Gotta ride to the mountains before night is done, [A] oh oh oh [D] oh oh oh oh
He [G] said words got around [D] bout the music you play You [A] truly believe in the fair [D] dinkum way
[G] That the bush must remain for [D] our spirit to stay And [A] we must have a flag of [D] our own
[G]
[D]
[A]
[D]
He said I learned long ago when I was still young Like the lizard [G] that spits and sticks [A] out his tongue
[D] Oh the way to get shot is [G] to carry [D] a gun, [A] oh oh oh [D] oh oh oh
[G] There's a new world order [D] the leaders all shout [A] And everyone's frantic they're gonna [D] miss out
[G] And the red white and blues are [D] still marching about Oh [A] we must have a flag of [D] our own
[G] [D]
[G] [A]
[D]
[A]
[D]
[G] Cause this is Australia [D] and that's where we're from [A] We're not Yankee sidekicks or second [D] class bombs
[G] And tell the frogs what they [D] can do with their bomb [A] Now we must have a flag of [D] our own
[G] Yeah this is Australia [D] and that's where we're from [A] We're not Yankee sidekicks or second [D] class bombs
[G] And tell the frogs what they [D] can do with their bomb Now [A] we must have a flag of [D] our own
[N] [Em] [N]
Key:  
D
1321
A
1231
G
2131
Em
121
Bm
13421112
D
1321
A
1231
G
2131
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To start learning John Williamson - A Flag Of Our Own chords, build your understanding on these basic chords - G, D, A, D, G and A in sequence. For a smooth transition, initiate your practice at 78 BPM and gradually match the song's pace of 157 BPM. Considering your vocal pitch and chord choices, adjust the capo in accordance with the key: D Major.

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_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ [D] _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ [A] _ _ _
_ _ _ [D] _ _ _
_ _ Ned Kelly came round [G] to see me [D] today I guess I was [Bm] _ dreaming, oh [A] oh oh oh
_ [D] _ _
Dumbfounded I [Em] couldn't think what [D] to say, _ [A] oh oh oh oh [D] oh oh oh _
_ I _ [G] beckoned him in, [D] but he shook his head He [A] said I'm a bit grubby and a bit poorly [D] bred
[G] I'd rather we yarned [D] out the back in the shed I can [A] leave my boots on [D] that _ way
_ _ [G] _ _ _
_ _ _ [D] _ _ _
_ _ _ [A] _ _ _
_ _ _ [D] _ _ _
_ _ Well he took a stiff whiskey and laid down his gun He said I won't keep you long, cause [A] I've gotta run
[D] Gotta ride to the mountains before night is done, _ [A] _ oh oh oh [D] oh oh oh oh _
_ He [G] said words got around [D] bout the music you play You [A] truly believe in the fair [D] dinkum way
[G] That the bush must remain for [D] our spirit to stay And [A] we must have a flag of [D] our _ own
_ _ [G] _ _ _
_ _ _ [D] _ _ _
_ _ _ [A] _ _ _
_ _ _ [D] _ _ _
_ He said I learned long ago when I was still young Like the lizard [G] that spits and sticks [A] out his tongue
[D] Oh the way to get shot is [G] to carry [D] a gun, _ [A] _ oh oh oh [D] oh oh oh _
_ _ [G] There's a new world order [D] the leaders all shout [A] And _ everyone's frantic they're gonna [D] miss out
[G] And the red white and blues are [D] still marching about Oh [A] we must have a flag of [D] our _ own _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ [G] _ _ [D] _
_ _ _ _ _ _
[G] _ _ _ _ _ [A] _
_ _ _ [D] _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ [A] _ _
_ _ _ [D] _ _ _
_ _ _ [G] Cause this is Australia [D] and that's where we're from [A] We're not Yankee _ sidekicks or second [D] class bombs
[G] And tell the frogs what they [D] can do with their bomb [A] Now we must have a flag of [D] our own
_ [G] Yeah this is _ Australia [D] and that's where we're from [A] We're not Yankee sidekicks or second [D] class bombs
[G] And tell the frogs what they [D] can do with their bomb Now [A] we must have a flag of [D] our _ _ own _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _
[N] _ _ _ [Em] _ _ [N] _

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This song, written by John Williamson, is featured on the album Waratah St.

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