Battle Cry
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[Intro ]
Am C F C
Am C F C
[Verso 1]
Am C F C
If I run fast enough, far enough, the demons can't catch up
Am C F C
Loud enough, screamed loud enough, to keep the bad things out
Am C F C
Battle cry
Am C F C
Battle cry
Am C F C
Pistols up, take a shot, there's nowhere left to hide
Am C F C
I can't feel your bullets, but I'm ready for a fight
[Refrão]
Am C F C
Nobody tells you, devil's by your side
Am C F C
You march like a soldier, on down the line
Am C F C
Nobody tells you, devil's by your side
Am C F C
You march like a soldier, to the battle cry
Interlude
Am C F C
Am C F C
[Verso 2]
Am C F C
Beaten down, and bleedin' out, to see my broken bones
Am C F C
I cannot bear sleep tonight when there's fire in my soul
Am C F C
You can hear the voices, you can feel the drum
Am C F C
All along the river, there's bodies risin' up
[Refrão]
Am C F C
Nobody tells you, devil's by your side
Am C F C
You march like a soldier, on down the line
Am C F C
Nobody tells you, devil's by your side
Am C F Am F C
You march like a soldier, to the battle cry
Outro
E7 Am
Yeah, to the battle cry
F C E Am F C
To the battle cry, yeah
E Am F
Oh, to the battle cry
C E Am
To the battle cry
C F C
March like a soldier, to the battle cry
How to play Battle Cry
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 Am. 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.