I Am The Sword
View chords used in this chart
D|-(4)--(7)--(9)---7----9----11----12---|
A|--4----7----9----5----7----9-----10---|
E|--2----5----7-------------------------|
F#I A B D E F#II G
Riff A
e|----------|
B|----------|
G|----------|
D|----------|
A|------320-|
E|-2202-----|
...pm...
Fill A
e|-----------|
B|-----------|
G|---3----2--|
D|-----------|
A|-34---23---|
E|-----------|
Riff A x 7
Fill A
-Verse1-
Riff A Riff A
Murder I am, you know it was me
Riff A Riff A
I was the one , that you didn't see
Riff A Riff A
I was the cut, down to your bone
Riff A Fill A
I put you there under that stone
-Chorus1-
F#I A E B
I, I am the blade, I am the dream of the brave
F#I A E B
I, I am the knife, I bring grief to your wife
A E F#II G E
I, I am the sword, I am the word of the Lord
Riff A x 7
Fill A
-Verse2-
Do what you will, I bring you the edge
I am the one to sever your head
I cut so deep, I can cut straight
It all depends on the moves you make
-Chorus2-
F#I A E B
I, I am the blade, I am the promise unmade
F#I A E B
I, I am the knife, I bring death to your life
A E F#II G E
I, I am the axe, to stop you dead in your tracks
A E F#II G E
I, I am the sword, I bring the fear of the Lord
DA DA DAE (x4)
Riff A x 7
Fill A
-Verse3-
Centuries pass, dust in the wind
I shall remain, shining in sin
The metal I am, the iron you feel
The song of the dead, the chorus of steel
-Chorus3-
I, I am the blade, I break the oath that you made
I, I am the mace, I am the blow in the face
I, I am the axe, to cut down heroes like rats
I, I am the sword, I do the work of the Lord
DA DA DA E (fade to end- play at least 12 times)
--
Matt Javes
matt@redstart.demon.co.uk
How to play I Am The Sword
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.