Five Men On The Ridge
View chords used in this chart
E|--------------------------|
Here's a version paired with the chords that I use, or you can play just the chords!
[Riff 1]
D A G
e|------2--------0------3-------|
B|------3--------2------0--0----|
G|------2--------2------0--0----|
D|-0-2--4-2-0--2-2--0---0--4----|
A|---------------0------2--2----|
E|----------------------3--3----|
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[Intro]
Bm A G
Bm D G
Bm A G
Bm D G A (x3)
D G
D G
D G Em A G
[Verse 1]
D G
Double black circles 'round my old flame
Em A G
It's in my heart and it knows my name
D G
Be good to them always
Em A G
Turn and draw, I am not afraid
[Chorus]
Bm
Spirit ride!
A
Stand by my side
*D A G* A
I saw five men on the ridge last night
Bm A G
And there's nowhere left to hide
[Verse 2]
D G
Black water rings around our old chair
Em A G
Come outside and I'll wash your hair
D G
Old love left me threadbare
Em A G
But turn and draw and I'll not be scared
[Chorus]
Bm
Spirit ride!
A
I'm on your side
*D A G* A
But I saw fire in the woods last night
Bm A G
So I crawled inside
[Bridge]
Bm A G
Bm D G
Bm A G
Bm D G A
[Outro]
Bm A G
He has seen the creator
Bm D G
Ageless, boundless, sexless
Bm A G
Life rose up from the water
Bm D G A
And stripped you blind of your senses
Bm D G
Become an ever burning candle
How to play Five Men On The Ridge
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.