Iron Hand
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A Bm
With all the clarity of a dream
A Bm
The sky so blue, the grass so green
A Bm
The rank and file and the navy blue
Em A F#m Bm
The deep and strong, the straight and true
A Bm
The blue line, they got the given sign
A Bm
The belts and boots march forward in time
A Bm
The wood and leather, the club and shield
Em A F#m Bm
Swept like a wave across the battlefield
A Bm
Now with all the clarity of a dream
A Bm
The blood so red, the grass so green
A Bm
The gleam of spur on the chestnut flank
Em A F#m Bm
The cavalry did burst upon the ranks
A Bm
Oh, the iron will and the iron hand
A Bm
In England's green and pleasant land
A Bm
No music for the shameful scene
Em A F#m Bm
That night they said it had even shocked the Queen
A Bm
Well, alas, we've seen it all before
A Bm
Knights in armour, days of yore
A Bm
The same old fears and the same old crimes
Em A F#m Bm
We haven't changed since ancient times
How to play Iron Hand
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 A. 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.