Parkland Youve Played Me Too Long

A A F#m Our country's just as tall as my generation stands Bm D But the trigger lays so many lives away Bm D F#m The cycle that we live inside won't be blown wide when passing days E Leave nothing saved A F#m I believe you when you claim to hear my cries Bm D But don't pretend you understand Bm D F#m If you did, you would've acted long ago and made commands E Now here we stand A F#m I see through your righteous mask you wear Bm D We're proud to hunt your cunning lies Bm D A F#m Collecting coins and shaking hands behind our backs, you think we're blind F#m E What price will change your mind A F#m You've played me far too long D F#m D E I've had enough A F#m 'Cause one life lost in vain D F#m D E Is one too much A F#m Bm D Bm D F#m E A F#m How much blood will it take 'till you see Bm D That far too much carnage has occurred Bm D F#m How many times can you just shoot down my generation's words E Until we're heard A F#m Some will say it's an excuse to get away Bm D That may be true for some, but not for me Bm D F#m E While remembering the painful past in your shadows cast, I can't be free A F#m You've played me far too long D F#m D E I've had enough A F#m 'Cause one life lost so young D F#m D E Is one too much A F#m Bm D Bm D F#m E A