Chords
Killing In The Name

Killing in the Name is a song by Rage Against the Machine, included on their debut self-titled album in 1992. The song addresses racism, police brutality, and defiance of authority. It is known for its aggressive guitar riff and chorus that renounces conformity. It was written in response to the Los Angeles riots and the acquittal of the policemen who beat Rodney King.

Key: E

Introduction:

difficulty
intermediate |||||
 E5              A5                 Em                          Bm 
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
 E5              A5                 Em                          Bm 
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
 Em             D               C5 
Now You do, what they told you
 Em             D               C5 
Now You do, what they told you to
 Em             D               C5 
Now You do, what they told you
 Em             D               C5 
Now You do,

 Em                          D 
Those who died are justified,
                                         C5 
for wearing the badge, they' re the chosen whites (Come on)

 E5              A5                 Em                          Bm 
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
 E5              A5                 Em                          Bm 
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
 Em             D               C5 
Now You do, what they told you
 Em             D               C5 
Now You do, what they told you to
 Em             D               C5 
Now You do, what they told you
 Em             D               C5 
Now You do,

 G                          D4 
Those who died are justified,
 Em                       D4                  C 
for wearing the badge, they' re the chosen whites (Come on)
 G                          D4 
Those who died are justified,
    Em                                                   C 
for wearing the badge, they' re the chosen whites (Come on) (Come on)

 D4                 G 
 I won' t do what you tell me
 Bm                      C9 
 I won' t do what you tell me
 D4                 G 
 I won' t do what you tell me
 Bm                      C9 
 I won' t do what you tell me
 D4                 G 
 I won' t do what you tell me
 Bm                      C9 
 I won' t do what you tell me
 D4                 G 
 I won' t do what you tell me
 Bm                       C9 
 I won' t do what you tell me
 C7M                 D4 
We' re killing in the name of