INTRO: [ G C D ] 2x G 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