Armor and Sword
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*Intro*
E, C (X2)
E C
The snakes and arrows a child is heir to
E C
Are enough to leave a thousand cuts
E C
We build our defenses, a place of safety
E C E C
And leave the darker places unexplored
E, G, F, A (X2)
E G F A
Sometimes the fortress is too strong
E G F A
Or the love is too weak
E G F
What should have been our armor
A E G F A
Becomes a sharp and angry sword
C Em
Our better natures seek elevation
D C
A refuge for the coming night
C Em D
No one gets to their heaven without a fight
E, C
E C
We hold beliefs as a consolation
E C
A way to take us out of ourselves
E C
Meditation or medication
E C E C
A comfort or a promised reward
E, G, F, A
E G F A
Sometimes the spirit is too strong
E G F A
Or the flesh is too weak
E G F A
Sometimes the need is just too great
E G F A
For the solace we seek
E G F
The suit of shining armor
A E G F A
Becomes a keen and bloody sword
C E D
No one gets to their heaven without a fight
C E
A refuge for the coming night
D C
A future of eternal light
C E D
No one gets to their heaven without a fight
*Intro*
C, D#, B, G#
C D#
Confused alarms of struggle and flight
B G#
Blood is drained of color
C D#
By the flashes of artillery light
E G# C D#
No one gets to their heaven without a fight
B G#
The battle flags are flown
C D#
At the feet of a god unknown
E G#
No one gets to their heaven without a fight
*Solo*
E, G, F, A
E G F A
Sometimes the damage is too great
E G F A
Or the will is too weak
E G F
What should have been our armor
A E G F A
Becomes a sharp and burning sword
C E D
No one gets to their heaven without a fight
C E
A refuge for the coming night
D C
A future of eternal light
C E D
No one gets to their heaven without a fight (x3)
*Outro*
C, E, D (x2)
How to play Armor and Sword
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.