Ballad Of The One
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(Capo 2nd fret)
INTRO: D C#/D Bm A x2
VERSE 1:
G D
This song is for catching the blood you've shed
A D
For there's no escaping the quick and the dead
G D
The beggars of madness who fall at your feet
A D
The blind and the damaged have taken the street
Em
You know you talk too much
G A
Boy, you must be losing your touch
CHORUS:
D C#/D
For flirting with danger, for feeding the dread
Bm A
For walking the streets where angels fear to tread
D C#/D
You got a little bit damaged as the lights went down
Bm A
For taking a joy ride through the wrong side of town
VERSE 2:
For a ticket to nowhere they followed you home
For pieces of silvers they've shaken your bones
Remember the madness, the time and the place
Remember the thunder that rained on your face
You couldn't talk your way out
Of a dust-up you could do without
CHORUS
BRIDGE: Em A G D
Em F#/D A
Ooh oooh etc.
You know you talk too much
Boy you must be losing your touch
? CHORUS:
For flirting with danger, for feeding the dread
For walking the streets where angels fear to tread
VERSE 3 (to CHORUS chord progression):
This song is for catching the blood you've shed
This song is for grieving the quick and the dead
For the blind and the damaged who followed you home
For the one-eyed man who wouldn't leave you alone
La la la la till end
How to play Ballad Of The One
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 D. 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.