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
C7+                      D4  
We' re killing in the name of