The Problem Chords

Lyrics & chords

[Intro 1]
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[Verse 1]
There was [Am]a hearing.
The rules were broken by one,
followed by another.
The evidence was presented,
an overwhelming list of infractions.
An overwhelming re- [G]presentation
Of his maladjustment
[Am]to t[G]he system
The [Am]hearing was about him,
about his attitude, about his behavior.
He is, he represents (No)
He implies the problem
If he is expelled,
the problem will go [C]away[Am]
Responsibility, relationship, mutuality,
[G]absolution.[Am][G][Am]
[C][Am]
A person with a problem,
I believe there's no such thing
As a person with a problem.
If there is a problem it's
a problem with the system.
The system of home and family,
of school [G]and community.
He is not [Am]in this [G]alone.
He is not the problem.
[Am][C][Am][C][Am]
A
refelction of the system.
A mirror image of ourselves,
and our [Dm]work.[Am]
We acknowledge not all kids
fit our ancillary desires
And when they don't fit,
they become the problem
Expel the problem,

[Outro 1]
make it go away.
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