Gladiator
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capo 4
Intro:
D D
verse 1
D D
Throw my head to the sky, Cover the sun in my eyes
Bm
I can see your silhouette, silhouette
G
I'll find a way to get to you
D D
You look at me and I blush, you're like a perfect mirage
Bm
And they say you're out of my league,
G
Out of reach, I don't mind
D D
I'll break my back for just one touch
Bm
All my blood for your love, not in it for the honour
G
For you I swear I'm gonna,
D D
Run through a thousand mining fields
Bm
And nothing can stop me, not in it for the glory
G
I just hope you're waiting for me
Chorus
D D Bm
Never gonna give up, I won't let nobody harm ya
G
I'mma fight for your love, like a gladiator
D D Bm
Give it all that I've got, I'm your knight in shining armour
G D D Bm G
I'mma fight for your love, Like a gladiator, Like a gladiator
verse 2
D D
You built your walls real high, nobody else dares to climb
Bm
But I'mma work my fingers to the bone
G
All the way to your throne
D D Bm
Catch every arrow in my shield, if it brings you to me
G
Not in it for the honour, for you I swear I'm gonna
D D
Run through a thousand mining fields
Bm
And nothing can stop me
G
Not in it for the glory I just hope you're waiting for me
Chorus
Bridge:
D/F# G
I'm gonna wait for your love, I'm gonna fight for your love
Bm A
Don't care 'bout the odds I'll take on the world if I must
D/F# G
They will be screaming my name, You're gonna see who I am
Bm A
I'll show you what I'm made of, there's nothing I'm afraid of.
Chorus x2
How to play Gladiator
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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.