For The Kingdom
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Intro: F# - F# - F# - F#
F#
There once was a land
F#
With no past and no future
F# E D
No sacred regime to behold just blankness in time
F#
Like eyes of a stranger
F# F#
Out of the dark they awoke from their slumber
F# F#
The prophets and saints were long gone
E D
So where are they now?
F#
Will they ever return?
E D F#
One chance worth taking
E D C#
One chance to learn
A D E
For the kingdom of the glorious
F# E D
We lay down our arms and bear no malice to anyone
A D E
For the kingdom and the sanctuous
C
We are pawns and knights
D A
But bow to no one at all
F# F#
Set in the minds of the rulers and leaders
F# F#
A plan to have more than the most
E D
They lead us to hope
F#
We are sheep in the desert
F# F#
Why am I here? Asks the slave to his master
F# F#
There must be a resons for life
E D
A life like my own
F#
This can't be the end
E D F#
Rise above the deception
E D C#
We don't need to pretend
A D E
For the kingdom of the glorious
F# E D
We lay down our arms and bear no malice to anyone
A D E
For the kingdom and the sanctuous
C
We are pawns and knights
D A
But bow to no one at all
We're riding
A D E
For the kingdom of the glorious
F# E D
We lay down our arms and bear no malice to anyone
A D E
For the kingdom and the sanctuous
C
We are pawns and knights
D A
But bow to no one at all
How to play For The Kingdom
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 F#. 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.