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Sunday Bloody Sunday


"Sunday Bloody Sunday" is a song by the Irish rock band U2, written and performed in the original key of D major. Released in 1983, the song is a powerful protest against the violence that occurred during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. U2's lead vocalist, Bono, composed the lyrics, drawing inspiration from the events of January 30, 1972, commonly known as Bloody Sunday. The track incorporates elements of post-punk and alternative rock. Over time, "Sunday Bloody Sunday" has become one of U2's signature songs, known for its iconic drum intro and politically charged lyrics. It's worth noting that the song often opens their live performances and was featured in their album "War." The melody is characterized by a dynamic and driving rhythm, accompanied by The Edge's distinctive guitar sound.

Sunday Bloody Sunday - U2

g g a a# c d a# g
I can’t believe the news today
g a a# c d a# g g f d#
I can’t close my eyes and make it go away
f d# d
How long?
c c c d c a# g
How long must we sing this song?
f d# d
How long?
d c d c d c
How loooooong?
a# a# f
‘Cos tonight
c c c d c a# f
We can be as one, tonight

g a a# c d a# g g g
Broken bottles under children’s feet
g a a# c d a# g f d
Bodies strewn across the dead - end street
g g a a# c d a# g
But I won’t heed the battle call
g g a a# c
It puts my back up
d a# g g f f d#
Puts my back up against the wall

f f d# d c d
Sunday bloody sunday
f f d# d c a#
Sunday bloody sunday
g g g
Oh, let’s go!

g a a# c d a# g
And the battle’s just begun
g g a a# c d a# g f d
There’s many lost, but tell me who has won?
g g a a# c d a# g
The trenches dug within our hearts
g g a a# c
And mothers, children
d a# g g f f d#
Brothers, sisters torn apart

f f d# d c d
Sunday bloody sunday
f f d# d c a#
Sunday bloody sunday