Headless Cross
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Intro
D E D E F# E
D E D E F# E
C#m C#m C#m E C#m
C#m C#m C#m E F#
[Verso 1]
C#m
Look through the people and on through the mist to the hill of the headless cross
C#m
Where all witches meet on a night such as this and the power of darkness is host
C#m
They come face to face eye to eye soul to soul with an Angel that fell from the sky
C#m
Borne on the air are the screams and the wails of the masses appointed to die
[Refrão]
A F#m C#m
Listen for the feet as they pound the land to a tune of thunder
A F#m G# A G#
Watch as the legions ride again to a fate of death or torture
C#m C#m C#m E C#m
At the headless cross
C#m C#m C#m E C#m
At the headless cross
[Verso 2]
C#m
How do you feel when the locks refuse the key and the master is calling your name,
C#m
Does the luck of the charm really keep you from harm does the talisman protect you from pain
[Refrão]
A F#m C#m
Listen for the feet as they pound the land to a tune of thunder
A F#m G# A G#
Watch as the legions ride again to a fate of death or torture
C#m C#m C#m E C#m
At the headless cross
C#m C#m C#m E C#m
At the headless cross
{Solo}
Em
C#m C#m C#m E C#m
C#m C#m C#m E C#m
C#m C#m C#m E C#m
C#m C#m C#m E C#m
[Verso 3]
C#m
From the first evil night when a black flash of light cut the crucifix half to the ground
C#m
There's no escape from the power of Satan on a nation so brave and so proud
[Refrão]
A F#m C#m
Listen for the feet as they pound the land to a tune of thunder
A F#m G# A G#
Watch as the legions ride again to a fate of death or torture
C#m C#m C#m E C#m
At the headless cross
C#m C#m C#m E C#m
At the headless cross
C#m C#m C#m E C#m
At the headless cross
C#m C#m C#m E C#m
At the headless cross
C#m C#m C#m E C#m
Where will you run to at the headless cross
C#m C#m C#m E C#m
At the headless cross
How to play Headless Cross
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.