God Save Rock N Roll Chords by Kid Rock

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Boy next door not too complacent, lost billy found how to pound the pavement.
[D] He walked like a saint, [C] lost far in a world [G] of sin. _ _ _ _ _
No mama to assure his _ situation, a misfit pissed for _ education.
[D] He talked big [C] game but never could seem [G] to win. _ _ _ _ _ _
[C] _ Southwest Detroit ain't a place to talk [G] no trash.
Oh no, _ he [D] throws some down [C] but best not flash [G] no cash.
_ _ _ _ Hey you [C] grow up with fighting for the upper and the lower [G] _ class. _ _ _ _ _
[D] Sometimes you feel [C] like sand in an [G] hourglass.
_ _ _ _ Hey [C] there young man, you better dig down deep [G] in your soul.
_ _ _ _ You [D] better learn to play and [C] break out [F] safe [G] like a hole.
_ _ _ _ He got a four-piece band for his _ graduation, a second-hand band and they toured the nation.
[D] But no one seemed [C] to ever want to sing [G] along. _ _ _ _ _
They headed out west to find salvation, _ sunset strips and big tentations.
[D] And girls and cocaine [C] seemed to write [G] every song. _ _ _ _ _
[C] But East LA ain't a place to talk [G] no trash.
Oh no, _ _ [D] you can play for tips but [C] how long can that [G] life last?
_ _ _ _ [C] Hey you grow up with writing checks on ass [G] can't cash. _ _ _ _ _
[D] Sometimes you feel [C] like life's moving way too [G] fast.
_ _ _ _ Hey there [C] young man, you better dig down deep in [G] your soul.
_ _ _ _ You [D] better find your way and [C] play God [F] save rock [G] and roll.
_ _ Yeah, _ _ _
[C] _ God _ _ save rock [G] and roll.
If _ _ _ [D] you can find a way I [C] swear I won't sell [G] my soul. _ _ _ _
[C] Hey God _ _ _ save rock [G] and roll.
_ Oh no, _ _
[D] pave the way and [C] hey God [F] save rock [G] and roll. _ _ _ _ _ _
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[G] _ _ _ _ _ _ You got to pay to be the next sensation.
A big fat check for his _ aggravation.
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His songs played strong on every station.
An empty beam at full rotation.
[D] His garage was filled up [C] with big [G] Cadillac debills. _ _ _ _ _ _
Sold his soul, it was _ fabrication.
Found success but lost it's patience.
[D] Living on the road [C] ain't always cracked up [G] to me.
_ _ _ _ He got trapped in the middle of _ consolidation.
His wife took half and then taxation.
[D] Left him right back [C] at the altar on [G] his knees. _ _ _ _
[C] Southwest _ Detroit ain't a place to talk no [G] trash. _ _ _ _ _
[D] Hey Mr.
Big Shot, [C] how's it feel to [G] be back?
_ _ _ _ Yeah you [C] made it, _ became a member of the upper [G] class. _ _ _ _ _ _
[D] Forgot your roots and [C] made everybody kiss [G] your ass.
_ _ _ _ Hey there [C] young man, I bet you never thought you'd get [G] this old.
_ _ _ _ I'm [D] still trying to be, still trying to be.
I'm still singing the key, _ _ I'm still living it free. _ _ _
[C] So fuck you all, I said long live [G] rock and roll.
_ _ _ Rock and roll.
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