4 Chords used in the song: Cm, Ab, Gm, Bb
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[Intro]
Cm Cm Cm Ab Gm x2
[Verse 1]
Cm Cm
Beyond the boundaries of your city's lights
Cm Ab Gm
Stand the heroes waiting for your cries
Cm Cm
So many times you did not bring this on yourself
Cm
When that moment finally comes
Ab Gm
I'll be there to help
[Hook]
Cm Ab
On that day when you need
Gm Cm
Your brothers and sisters to care
Ab Gm
I'll be right here
[Chorus]
Cm
Citizen soldiers
Ab Bb Cm
Holding the light for the ones that we guide
Ab Bb
From the dark of despair
Cm Ab Bb
Standing on guard for the ones that we sheltered
Cm
We'll always be ready
Ab Bb Cm Cm Cm Ab Gm
Because we will always be there
[Verse 2]
Cm Cm
When there are people crying in the streets
Cm Ab Gm
When they're starving for a meal to eat
Cm Cm
When they simply need a place to make their beds
Cm
Right here underneath my wing
Ab Gm
You can rest your head
[Hook]
Cm Ab
On that day when you need
Gm Cm
Your brothers and sisters to care
Ab Gm
I'll be right here
[Chorus]
Cm
Citizen soldiers
Ab Bb Cm
Holding the light for the ones that we guide
Ab Bb
From the dark of despair
Cm Ab Bb
Standing on guard for the ones that we sheltered
Cm
We'll always be ready
Ab Bb Cm Ab
Because we will always be there
[Bridge]
Cm Ab Cm Ab Cm Ab
There... there... there...
[Verse 3]
Cm Ab
Hope and pray that you'll never need me
Cm Ab
But rest assured I will not let you down
Cm Ab
I'll walk beside you but you may not see me
Cm Ab
The strongest among you may not wear a crown
[Hook]
Cm Ab
On that day when you need
Gm Cm
Your brothers and sisters to care
Ab Gm
I'll be right here
[Hook 2]
Cm Ab Bb
On that day when you don't have the strength
Cm
For the burden you bear
Ab Bb
I'll be right here
[Chorus]
Cm
Citizen soldiers
Ab Bb Cm
Holding the light for the ones that we guide
Ab Bb
From the dark of despair
Cm Ab Bb
Standing on guard for the ones that we sheltered
Cm
We'll always be ready
Ab Bb Cm
Because we will always be there
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About this song: Citizen/soldier
"Citizen/Soldier" is a single by the American alternative rock band 3 Doors Down. The song was released as a single in November 2007 in conjunction with a recruitment campaign by the United States National Guard. The lyrics convey the band's views regarding the actions performed by the Guard. Read more on Last.fm.