Tabbed by: HEMA90 & FF764 Tuning: standard (eBGDAE) ----- Intro: F# E B9 E (x6) F# E B9 E The great flood of tears that we've cried F# E B9 E for our brothers and sisters who've died F# E B9 E F# Over four hundred years has washed away our fears E B9 E F# E B9 E And strengthened our pride now we turn back the tide F# E B9 E We will no longer hear your command F# E B9 E We will seize the control from your hand F# E B9 E F# We will fan the flame of our anger and pain E B9 E F# E B9 E And you'll feel the shame for what you do in gods name [Chorus:] F# E B9 E We will fight for the right to be free F# E B9 E And we will build our own society F# E B9 E F# E B9 E And we -- will sing, we will sing, we will sing our own song [Interlude: F# E B9 E (x4)] F# E B9 E When the ancient drum rhythms ring, F# E B9 E the voice of our forefathers sing F# E B9 E F# Forward Africa run, our day of freedom has come E B9 E F# E B9 E For me and for you, Amandla Awethu [Chorus:] [x5] F# E B9 E We will fight for the right to be free F# E B9 E And we will build our own society F# E B9 E F# E B9 E And we -- will sing, we will sing, we will sing our own song Chords used: F# = 244222 E = 022100 B9 = x24422