Melodie Is A Wound

* always strum once 

Intro 

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[Verso 1]

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Fla---wed  -  the extradition request 
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Blown  -  the freedom of conscience 
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Is there some form of justice possi-ble or 
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So long?  -  public's right to know the truth 
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Gagged  -  muzzled by the powerful 

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[Refrão]

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Culti - vate i   -   gnorance and    hate 

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[Verso 2]

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The---  -  goal is to manipulate 
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He---a  -  -vy hands to intimidate 
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Snuff out the ve-ry idea of clari-ty 
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Strangle    -    your longing for truth and trust 
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Choke  -  wisdom sapience and prudence 
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The war economy is inviolable violently 
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Suppresses all intelligence that conflicts 
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With the stakes of those who drive it 

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[Refrão]

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Truthfulne---ss ha---s fa---llen in desuetude? 

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Outro 

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