[Intro]
C
[Verse 1]
C F C
Last night the kids set London alight
F G
Started out in Tottenham and the flames spread through the night
F G C CM9/B F
But they didn't burn the banks down, and they didn't fight the cops
F G C
They just burned down their own ends and robbed the shops.
[Verse 2]
C F C
Most of us just stood and watched it burn
C F G
Just ordinary people, who are working hard to earn
F G C CM9/B F
Earning money for the weekend, and some peace to see their folks
F G C
And last night we watched it all go up in smoke
[Bridge 1]
Dm C G
Make no mistake this ain't no bullshit insurrection
C CM9/B Am
It's anger mixed with greed without a plan
Dm C G
But don't pretend you're not a part of the solution
F G
You can't just keep your head down in the sand
[Chorus 1]
F G
So fuck the cops, and fight the thieves
F G C
Step up defend your own communities
[Verse 3]
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C F C
And today don't expect Westminster to care
C F
They pass the laws then hit the suburbs
G
Where they breathe the cleaner air
F G C CM9/B F
In an atmosphere unsullied, by burning cars or by hate
F G C
To the post codes where there are no sink estates
[Verse 4]
C F C
But it shouldn't be their problem anyway
F G
It's a battle on our doorsteps, and it won't just go away
F G C AM9/B F
So if you give a single damn about the city where you live
F G C
You'll step up now and ask what you can give
[Bridge 2]
Dm C G
Because these kids they are our neighbours, and our children
C CM9/B Am
And if they say that they don't give a damn
Dm C G
It's up to us to show them it's a problem
F G
To steal the shit you want just 'cause you can
[Chorus 2]
F G
So fuck the cops, forget the thieves
F G Am
Step up defend your own communities
[Outro]
F G C CM9/B F
Tomorrow we stand together oh we're never on our own
F G C
Put out the fires, this city is our home
