War Song Needs Band

1/27/2003 | Mickey Yak

[Mickey Yak]

America Standing Tall Words and music by Michael Yaccarino MickeyYak1@ComCast.net CONTACT FOR CHORDS

America Standing Tall What you have tried to kill doesn’t live inside a wall. Not in buildings or even a shopping mall. You can’t destroy that which is deep inside of our hearts. You have enraged us now we’ll tear you all apart. Standing tall, Through it all, In this war.

America is the best place on this mans earth. Where freedom lives we stand our ground against the very worst. We have a lot to keep we are the holder of the torch. Liberty is our cause we are not afraid to fight this war. Standing tall, Through it all, In this war.

Do you want to know a little secret? You will never beat us down with your anthrax tricks. Were going to make you wish the twins were still standing. You’re going to cursed that day you brought this to our neighborhood Standing tall, Through it all, In this war.

We must take a stand against terrorism in our land Combat it with firmness and fight it to the very end. It is a cowardly violation of our peace We will eradicate in and live in harmony. Standing tall, Through it all, In this war.

Optional lyrics Here in America we stand by our brothers and fight! Expecting mass disorder instead you will feel our might. Now we’re focused and are coming after you We will bear any burden and pay any price. Standing tall, Through it all, In this war.

D A We’re gonna track you down just like the dogs you are. G A We don’t want to see your terrorism in our world any more! D A What really makes you think you can get away with this? G A We’re going to chew your bone just for breakfast. C A C A C A Standing tall, Through it all, In this war.

[JennysCool]

Here ya go ...

[marron]

This war needs its own song. "Lets Dance" by David Bowie was a great war song, but its a little dated. "I'm Afraid Of Americans" also by Bowie might be a good candidate... don't know the song, but its a great title you have to admit... "Rock the Casbah" is way out of date, but also has the right spirit.

Anyone have any suggestions, preferably something from this century?

[Chad Fairbanks]

"Speak English or Die" by SOD?

[copycat]

This war needs its own song.

"All She Wants to Do is Dance" Don Henley.

[Nitro]

How about this!!

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What you have tried to kill doesn’t live inside a wall.
Not in buildings or even a shopping mall.
You can’t destroy that which is deep inside of our hearts.
You have enraged us now we’ll tear you all apart.
Standing tall, Through it all, In this war.

America is the best place on this mans earth.
Where freedom lives we stand our ground against the very worst.
We have a lot to keep we are the holder of the torch.
Liberty is our cause we are not afraid to fight this war.
Standing tall, Through it all, In this war.

Do you want to know a little secret?
You will never beat us down with your anthrax tricks.
Were going to make you wish the twins were still standing.
You’re going to cursed that day you brought this to our neighborhood Standing tall,
Through it all, In this war.

We must take a stand against terrorism in our land Combat it with firmness and fight it to the very end.
It is a cowardly violation of our peace We will eradicate in and live in harmony.
Standing tall, Through it all, In this war.

Optional lyrics Here in America we stand by our brothers and fight!
Expecting mass disorder instead you will feel our might.
Now we’re focused and are coming after you We will bear any burden and pay any price.
Standing tall, Through it all, In this war.

D A We’re gonna track you down just like the dogs you are.
G A We don’t want to see your terrorism in our world any more!
D A What really makes you think you can get away with this?
G A We’re going to chew your bone just for breakfast.
C A C A C A Standing tall, Through it all, In this war.

[Sangamon Kid]

American Woman, (the Lenny Kravitz version)

[Nitro]

Who do you see in the video...

[NerdDad]

My son (ClarinetKing on this forum) is a high school senior who loves doing these kinds of things. He requests a copy of the chords so he can put together a symphonic ensemble version of the song. You have mail.

[SamAdams76]

Or this...

[American Soldier]

This war needs its own song. "Lets Dance" by David Bowie was a great war song, but its a little dated. "I'm Afraid Of Americans" also by Bowie might be a good candidate... don't know the song, but its a great title you have to admit... "Rock the Casbah" is way out of date, but also has the right spirit.

Anyone have any suggestions, preferably something from this century?

Frankly, for a war song I like something a little more manly. Something I can scream along to...."LET THE BODIES HIT THE FLOOR!"

Something by AC/DC might be good too.

[JennysCool]

Wow! That's a schematic of 'Floyd, right? Mine was the Dave Clark Five diagram...

[Poohbah]

This one from "Star Trek IV" might work:
"I HATE YOU"

Lyrics by Kirk R. Thatcher
Music by Mark Mangini

(to be sung Allegro con Temptible)

Just what is the future?
The things we've done and said.
Let's just push the button.
We'd be better off dead!

And I hate you!
and I berate you !
and I can't wait to get to you...

The sins of all the fathers,
being dumped on us - the sons
The only choice we're given is:
How many megatons?

So I eschew you!
And I say "SCREW YOU"!
And I hope you're blue too!

We're all bloody worthless,
Just greedy human scum,
The numbers all add up
to a negative sum...

And I hate you!
And I hate you!
And I hate you...too!

(Repeat in angry scream 'til hoarse -- or blood sprays from throat. Whichever comes first...)

[eshu]

no, "f**k the middle east" is better

[tacticalogic]

A little Nuge might be good too.

[ActionNewsBill]

Anyone have any suggestions, preferably something from this century?

I'm waiting for the song "War" (what is it good for?) to make another appearance in heavy rotation.

Although the Cure song "Killing an Arab" would be a better choice.

[new cruelty]

Lets Dance, put on your red shoes and dance the blues...

How is that a war song?

Just for kicks... anyone remember the Cure's 'Killing an Arab'?

Standing on the beach
With a gun in my hand
Staring at the sea
Staring at the sand
Staring down the barrel
At the arab on the ground
I can see his open mouth
But I hear no sound

I'm alive
I'm dead
I'm the stranger
Killing an arab

I can turn
And walk away
Or I can fire the gun
Staring at the sky
Staring at the sun
Whichever I chose
It amounts to the same
Absolutely nothing

I'm alive
I'm dead
I'm the stranger
Killing an arab

I feel the steel butt jump
Smooth in my hand
Staring at the sea
Staring at the sand
Staring at myself
Reflected in the eyes
Of the dead man on the beach
The dead man on the beach

I'm alive
I'm dead
I'm the stranger
Killing an arab

Oh Meursault

[new cruelty]

I'm Afraid of Americans

Johnny's in America, low-tech's at the wheel
No-one needs anyone, they don't even
just pretend
Johnny's in America

I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
Johnny's in America

Johnny wants a brain, Johnny wants to
suck on a coke
Johnny wants a woman, Johnny wants
to think of a joke
Johnny's in America

I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
Johnny's in America

Johnny's in America, Johnny looks up at
the stars
Johnny combs his hair and Johnny
wants ***** and cars
Johnny's in America

I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
Johnny's in America

God is an American
I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world

I'm afraid I can't help it

I'm afraid I can't

I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the words
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
Johnny's in America
Johnny's in America

[new cruelty]

Last century...

The Smiths 'Ask'- "...If it's not Love, then it's the Bomb that will bring us together..." Nah.

KMFDM 'A Drug Against War' - "...Stronger than never ever before, KMFDM is a drug against war..." Probably not.

Something more recent, ...

Outkast 'BOB (Bombs Over Baghdad)'- "...Don't pull the thang out, unless you plan to bang Bombs over Baghdad!..."