#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------# #This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the # #song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. # #------------------------------------------------------------------------------## From: [email protected] (Steven Kaeser) EVE OF DESTRUCTION (Barry McGuire) [Verse] D G A7 D G A The Eastern world it is explodin', violence flarin' and bullets loadin', D G A You're old enough to kill, but not for votin', D G A You don't believe in war, but's what's that gun you're totin'? D G A And even the Jordan River has bodies floatin' D G A D Bm But you tell me, over and over and over again my friend, [Chorus] G A D G A Ah, you don't believe we're on the Eve of Destruction. [Verse] D G A D G A Don't you understand what I'm tryin' to say? Can't you feel the fear that I'm feelin' today? D G A If the button is pushed there's no running away, D G A There'll be no one to save with the world in a grave. D G A Take a look around you boy, it's bound to scare you boy, D G A D Bm But you tell me, over and over and over again my friend, [Chorus] G A D G A Ah, you don't believe we're on the Eve of Destruction. [Verse] D G A7 D G A My blood's so mad feels like coagulatin', I'm sittin' here just contemplatin' D G A D G A You can't twist the truth it knows no regulation, and a handful of Senators don't pass legislation. D G D D G D Marches alone can't bring integration, when human respect is disintegratin'. D G A This whole crazy world is just too frustratin'. D G A D Bm But you tell me, over and over and over again my friend, [Chorus] G A D G A Ah, you don't believe we're on the Eve of Destruction. [Verse] D G A7 D G A Think of all the hate there is in Red China, then take a look around to Selma, Alabama! D G A D G A You may leave here for four days in space, But when you return, it's the same old place. D G A D G A The pounding drums, the pride and disgrace, you can bury your dead, but don't leave a trace, D G A Hate your next door neighbor, but don't forget to say grace. D G A D Bm But you tell me, over and over and over again my friend, [Chorus] G A D G A Ah, you don't believe we're on the Eve of Destruction.
