Holy Diver
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Capo 3
Intro: Am B C Am C G Am C G Am G Am
Am B C Am C G Am C G Am G F
Am
Holy Diver, you've been down too long in the midnight sea
Am G F G
Oh what's becoming of me
Am
Ride the tiger, you can see his stripes but you know he's clean
Am G F
Oh don't you see what I mean
F Am B C Am C G Am C G Am G Am
Gotta get away...Holy Diver
Am
Shiny diamonds, like the eyes of a cat in the black and blue
Am G F G
Something is coming for you
Am
Race for the morning, you can hide in the sun 'till you see the light
Am G F
Oh we will pray it's all right
F G
Gotta get away-get away
Am G F Am F E
Between the velvet lies, there's a truth that's hard as steel
Am G F Am F E
The vision never dies, life's a never ending wheel
Am
Holy Diver, you're the star of the masquerade
Am G F
No need to look so afraid (Jump Jump)
Am
Jump on the tiger, you can feel his heart but you know he's mean
Am G F
Some light can never be seen
Solo: G Am G Am G Am G Am C G (3x)
F G F G C B F G C G
Am
Holy Diver, you've been down too long in the midnight sea
Am G F
Oh what's becoming of me (No! No!)
Am
Ride the tiger, you can see his stripes but you know he's clean
Am G F
Oh don't you see what I mean
F G
Gotta get away-get away
F G
Gotta get away-get away
Am B C Am C G Am C G Am G Am
Holy Diver...Soul survivor..........
How to play Holy Diver
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.