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Refuse To Be Alright

River & Rail

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Refuse To Be Alright by River & Rail in the key of E

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Refuse To Be Alright
As Recorded By River & Rail
(2026 Release)

Verse 1
The ESnake Ate Its Tail, And The World Stood Still
He C#mClaimed Self-Defense, He Pled His Innocence
But With His ATail In His Mouth, His Own Blood On The Ground
He EBlamed Everyone Else

Verse 2
EBut The Body Agreed With Their Serpentine King
'Till The C#mImage Grew Blind, Severed Tail Left Behind
OuroAboroses Raised In The Fight To Be Great
And We ETread On Ourselves

Pre-Chorus
Would You Take All Of Your ASigns Down?
AWould You Open Up Your Eyes Now?

Chorus
AYou Can Listen,F#m You Can See
You Can C#mHold To What's Worth RemembEering
I Will F#mFeel, I Will CAry
I ReC#mfuse To Be AlrightE​
ReAfuse To Be Alright

Interlude
E   A

Verse 3
EThey All Get In Line For Their Patriot Pride
Workless C#mFaith Hanging Dead, Wearing Skin To Be Shed
And UAraeus's Clothes Leave Its Wicked Exposed
I EAm Not One Of Them

Pre-Chorus
EThey Wear The Luxury Of ASilence
AI Think Your Apathy Is Violence

Chorus
AYou Can Listen,F#m You Can See
You Can C#mHold To What's Worth RemembEering
I Will F#mFeel, I Will CAry
I ReC#mfuse To Be AlrightD​
ReAfuse To Be Alright

Interlude
C#m  E  A     E   A

Outro
AYou Haven't Taken All Your Signs Down
AStill Haven't Taken All Your Signs Down
Also available in: G (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Refuse To Be Alright?

The chords for Refuse To Be Alright are: E, C#m, A, F#m, D

What is the original key of Refuse To Be Alright?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Refuse To Be Alright?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Refuse To Be Alright in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Refuse To Be Alright be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Refuse To Be Alright on ukulele?

Chord Refuse To Be Alright can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Refuse To Be Alright?

Refuse To Be Alright uses 5 chords: E, C#m, A, F#m, D

What is the easiest way to play Refuse To Be Alright?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Refuse To Be Alright released in?

Refuse To Be Alright was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Refuse To Be Alright?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Refuse To Be Alright to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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