Sunday Bloody Sunday

"Sunday Bloody Sunday" is the opening track and third single from U2's 1983 album, War. The song is noted for its militaristic drumbeat, simple but harsh guitar, and melodic harmonies. One of U2's most overtly political songs, its lyrics describe the horror felt by an observer of The Troubles in Northern Ireland. The title and critically charged lyrics have been attributed to Bloody Sunday, which occurred on January 30th, 1972, when British paratroopers opened fire on unprovoked unarmed Catholic Northern Irish independence marchers. Formal government apologies were eventually issued to the families of the 14 killed and 13 injured. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/726532/Bloody-Sunday The single was released in March 1983 in Germany and The Netherlands only; "Two Hearts Beat As One" was released instead in other territories. Along with "New Year's Day", the song helped U2 reach a wider listening audience. It was generally well-received by critics on the album's release. The song has remained a staple of U2's live concerts. During its earliest performances, the song created controversy. Bono reasserted the song's anti-hate, anti-sectarian-violence message to his audience for many years. Today, it is considered one of U2's signature songs, being one of the band's most performed songs. Critics rate it among the best political protest songs, and it has been covered by over a dozen artists. It was named the 268th greatest song by Rolling Stone on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

[Instrumental Intro] [Verse 1] I can't believe the news today Oh, I can't close my eyes and make it go away [Chorus] How long, how long must we sing this song? How long? How long? 'Cause tonight, we can be as one Tonight [Verse 2] Broken bottles under children's feet Bodies strewn across the dead end street But I won't heed the battle call It puts my back up Puts my back up against the wall [Refrain] Sunday, Bloody Sunday Sunday, Bloody Sunday Sunday, Bloody Sunday Sunday, Bloody Sunday Alright, let's go! [Verse 3] And the battle's just begun There's many lost, but tell me, who has won? The trench is dug within our hearts And mothers, children, brothers, sisters Torn apart [Refrain] Sunday, Bloody Sunday Sunday, Bloody Sunday [Chorus] How long How long must we sing this song? How long, how long? 'Cause tonight, we can be as one Tonight [Refrain] Sunday, Bloody Sunday Sunday, Bloody Sunday Come get some! [Bridge] Wipe the tears from your eyes Wipe your tears away Oh, wipe your tears away Oh, wipe your tears away Oh, wipe your bloodshot eyes [Refrain] Sunday, Bloody Sunday Sunday, Bloody Sunday [Verse 4] And it's true, we are immune When fact is fiction and TV reality And today, the millions cry We eat and drink while tomorrow, they die The real battle just begun To claim the victory Jesus won On— [Refrain] Sunday, Bloody Sunday Sunday, Bloody Sunday