Battle Cry
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Intro
Ebm Bm Ebm x2
[Verso 1]
Ebm Bm Ebm
I stumbled out into the cold below a thoughtless moon
Ebm Bm Ebm
I saw the phantoms of my friends, but they were gone too soon
Ebm Bm Ebm
Then from the trees, my enemies began to shout and shriek
Ebm Bm Ebm
Until a silence overwhelmed them, and I began to speak
[Refrão]
Ebm Bbm B F#
Hear my battle cry, hear that mighty sound
Ebm Bbm B Bb7
They've come before, and many more will try to strike me down
Ebm Bbm B F#
Hear my battle cry, hear that mighty roar
Ebm Bbm B Bb7
And if you make it out alive, the devil will be waiting by your door
Instrumental
Ebm Bm Ebm x2
[Verso 2]
Ebm Bm Ebm
I met a stranger on my way to here from God-knows-where
Ebm Bm Ebm
He won my lover in a dirty game of solitaire
Ebm Bm Ebm
He stole my crown and placed it crookedly upon his head
Ebm Bm Ebm
He turned around, I took him down, and this is what I said
[Refrão]
Ebm Bbm B F#
Hear my battle cry, hear that mighty sound
Ebm Bbm B Bb7
They've come before, and many more will try to strike me down
Ebm Bbm B F#
Hear my battle cry, hear that mighty roar
Ebm Bbm B Bb7
And if you make it out alive, the devil will be waiting by your door
B F# D/F#
You'll sacrifice the truth to justify your sins
B F# D/F#
But I don't need an excuse to let the darkness in
B F# D/F#
You’ll sacrifice the truth to justify your sins
B F# D/F#
But I don't need an excuse to let the darkness in
Instrumental
Ebm Bm Ebm x2
[Refrão]
Ebm Bbm B F#
Hear my battle cry, hear that mighty sound
Ebm Bbm B Bb7
They've come before, and many more will try to strike me down
Ebm Bbm B F#
Hear my battle cry, hear that mighty roar
Ebm Bbm B Bb7
And if you make it out alive, the devil will be waiting by-
Ebm Bbm B F#
Hear my battle cry, hear that mighty sound
Ebm Bbm B Bb7
They've come before, and many more will try to strike me down
Ebm Bbm B F#
Hear my battle cry, hear that mighty roar
Ebm Bbm B Bb7
And if you make it out alive, the devil will be waiting by your door
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 Ebm. 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.