Billy Talent is a Juno Award-winning Canadian rock band formed in 1993. They performed and recorded together for about a decade before finding a wide mainstream following. Originally called Pezz, the group originates from Streetsville, in Mississauga, Ontario, but now hail from Toronto, Ontario.
The name is inspired by a character named "Billy Tallent" in the 1993 book "Hard Core Logo" by Michael Turner (filmed in 1996) and it has been the name of the band since 2001, after a dispute with the American Pezz.
Four years of hard work!This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
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GmF Change will have to wait EbCm If we can't decide on a fate EbGm Self appointed profits D And a doomsday charade
Cm You preach about love D And teach about fate Bb But all your beliefs are still rooted in hate
[x2:] Gm Crosses still burn F Axes still fall Eb And down on your knees you just don't look so tall
GmF Stop punch in the clock EbCm Punch it with all of your rage EbGm Put the men in office D For a minimum wage
GmF Rats fighting for scraps EbCm Siphon the gas from your tank EbGm Left your pockets empty D As they laughed to the bank Cm They speak about trust D But make no mistake Bb They're shaking your head while they spit in your face
[x2:] Gm Crosses still burn F Axes still fall Eb And down on your knees you just don't look so tall
GmF Now the time is now EbCm We can still turn it around EbGm Raise your voice like a weapon D Til they fall to the ground
GmF Light let there be light EbCm Without a shadow of doubt EbGm We will fight tooth and nail D Until salvation is found
CmD So how can you look the world in the eyes Bb When all we can see his corruption and lies
Down on your knees you don't look so tall x
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[x3:] Gm Crosses still burn F Axes still fall Eb Down on your knees you just don't look so tall
Gm Crosses still burn F Axes still fall Eb Down on your knees you don't look so tall Open your eyes and the empire falls