Take A Knee My Ass Chords
by Neal McCoy
Take A Knee My Ass by Neal McCoy is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of C. It uses the chords C, F, G, G7, Am and Am7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro:
C F C G C
verse 1
C F C G
I pledge allegiance to the flag, Of the United States, Of America,
C F C G
I'll stand and place my hand upon my heart, Every time her anthem plays,
F G7 C Am
And when I see somebody on TV, Take their stand on bended knee,
F F Am Am7
Whether it's on AstroTurf or grass,
C C G G C
I think of those whose freedom was not free, And I say, “Take a knee? My Ass.”
F C
I'll stand up for my flag, Take off my hat for Old Glory,
G C
Thank God I live in the home of the brave, And the land of the free,
F C Am
I'll honor the ones who gave it all, So we're all free to go and play ball,
C G C G
If only for their sake, I won't take a knee.
verse 2
C F
From Valley Forge to Vietnam, 9/11 to Afghanistan,
C G
That star spangled banner does yet wave,
C F C G
I won't forget, I owe a debt of gratitude, I never can repay,
F G7 C Am
Arm in arm and side by side, American heroes fought and died,
F F Am Am7
Is showing some respect too much to ask?
C C G G C
I speak for those whose freedom was not free, And I say, “Take a knee? My Ass.”
F C
I'll stand up for my flag, Take off my hat for Old Glory,
G C
Thank God I live in the home of the brave, And the land of the free,
F C Am
I'll honor the ones who gave it all, So we're all free to go and play ball,
C G C F
If only for their sake, I won't take a knee. Oh say can you see?
Outro
C G C F C
If only for their sake, I won't take a knee.