Contention Chords
by MxPx
Contention by MxPx is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords Em, C, G, G#, A, Bb and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: Em-C-G-G#-A-Bb- x4
verse 1:
Em
This is a fight
broken bottles
C
bloody walls
Em
There was a time
when a fist could
C Em
solve it out But
those days are
C
gone along with
G D
many murdered lives
Em C G G# A Bb
Hey
Em C G G# A Bb
contention
Em C G G# A Bb
Hey
Em C G G# A Bb
it's killing us
verse 2:
Em
This is a war
complete with a
C Em
body count This
ain't the past
this ain't the
future this is
C Em
now When will
C
we stand up
G
and refuse to
D
be put down?
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Mike Herrera Bass Solo:
Em-- x4
Interlude:
Em-C-G-G#-A-Bb- x4
Em C G G# A Bb
Hey
Em C G G# A Bb
contention
Em C G G# A Bb
Hey
Em C G G# A Bb Em(hold)
it's killing us