Blaze Of Glory
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8-10h-10----10----------10------------8-----8-------------------
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<Repeat Riff>
[D]
Verse1: I [dm] wake up in the morning
And I [C] raise my weary head
I've got an [G] old coat for a pillow
And the [dm] earth was last night's bed
I [F] don't know where I'm going
Only [C] God knows where I've been
I'm a [G] devil on the run
A six gun lover
A [dm] candle in the wind
<Riff two times>
Verse2: When you've [dm] brought into this world
They [C] say you're born in sin
Well at [G] least they gave me something
I didn't have to [dm] steal or have to win
Well they [F] tell me that I'm wanted
Yeah, [C] I'm a wanted man
I'm a [G] colt in your stable
I'm what Cain was to Abel
Mister [dm] catch me if you can
Chorus: I'm going [G] down in a blaze of [D] glory
Take me [G] now but know the [D] truth
I'm going [G] out in a blaze of [D] glory
Lord I [C] never drew first
But I drew first blood
I'm [G] no one's sone
Call me young gun
<Riff>
Verse3: You [dm] ask about my conscience
And I [C] offer you my soul
You ask if I'll [G] grow to be a wise man
Well I [dm] ask if I'll grow old
You [F] ask me if I've known love
And what it's like to [C] sing songs in the rain
Well, I've [G] seen love come
And I've seen it shot down
I've [dm] seen it die in vain
Chorus: Shot [G] down in a blaze of [D] glory
Take me [G] now but know the [D] truth
'Cause I'm going [G] down in a blaze of [D] glory
Lord I [C] never drew first
But I drew first blood
I'm the [G] devil's son
Call me young gun
<Riff two times>
<Solo; chords similar to chorus>
<Riff two times>
Verse4: Each [dm] night I go to bed
I pray the [C] Lord my soul to keep
No I ain't [G] looking for forgiveness
But be[dm]fore I'm six foot deep
Lord, I [F] got to ask a favor
And I [C] hope you'll understand
'Cause I've [G] lived life to the fullest
Let this [dm] boy die like a man
[G] Staring down a bullet
Let me [dm] make my final stand
Chorus: Shot [G] down in a blaze of [D] glory
Take me [G] now but know the [D] truth
I'm going [G] out in a blaze of [D] glory
Lord I [C] never drew first
But I drew first blood
and I'm [G] no one's son
Call me young [D] gun [C]
I'm a young [G] gun [D]
[D] [C] [G]
<Riff two times>
From max_entropy@juno.com Wed Apr 16 10:46:31 1997
Blaze of Glory
by Jon Bon Jovi
brought to you by Sal Ferrarello
NOTE: I know there already exists a version by Martin Sluka of this song
that includes the tab. The chords sound great but I believe the intro is
incorrect. Here is how I play it.
e 5---5-5---5---8---10---5---------------------------------
B -----------------------------8---8-8---8---5---6---------
G ---------------------------------------------------6-----
D ---------------------------------------------------------
A ---------------------------------------------------------
E ---------------------------------------------------------
This riff is played twice.
Any questions are comments can be sent to me at <max_Entropy@juno.com>
How to play Blaze Of Glory
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.