This Is Not A War

Intro : [ G C D ] 2 xg this is not a war C D G it’s a conversation about what people really need G fear is a poison C D Em it breeds violence and apathy and greed Am so people occupy the streets C D so they can occupy the hearts of the fearful G this is not a war C D G it’s a conversation about what people really need G this is not a movement C D G it’s a body’s immune system reacting to a disease G it’s been trying to cure cancer C D Em with echinacea , vitamin C , and lots of sleep Am now the tumor got so big C D that the blood cells have started to speak G this is not a movement C D G it’s a body’s immune system reacting to a disease G this is not a protest C D G it’s a tortoise slowly pushing through a race G i hope the tortoise keeps its patience C D Em while the hare continues to pepper spray its face Am unconditional , positive regard C D to the ones who hurt you , they’re just scared G this is not a protest C D G it’s a tortoise slowly pushing through a race G there is no enemy C D G there’s only people that also love their families G and they’re scared that they won’t have enough C D Em long after they are deceased Am but how much money do they need? C D love turns into fear , and fear turns into greed G there is no enemy C D G there’s only dummies that also love their families G and this is not a phase , C D G it’s just a matter of time G with diligence and peacefulness C D Em you will reach them & you will change their minds Am if you stay there long enough , C they’ll start to see you Am if you stay there long enough , C they’ll start to hear you Am if you stay there long enough , C they’ll stop trying to hurt you Am if you stay there long enough , C they’ll understand you Am if you stay there long enough , C they will believe you Am if you stay there long enough , C they will work with you D because G this is not a war C D G it’s a conversation about what people really need