Masters Of War
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[INTRO ]
Em D \
D Am / x2
verse 1
Em D Am
Take the heart of a fallen of man and a child and saint and a burning land
Em D Am
Know the smell of fear and the fear that you bring
Em D Am
You have come from far off lands to lay to claims to lives that you can't understand
Em D Am
To come and take all, but never to leave
[Refrão]C G B Em D C
Must we wait for a brighter day when all our sins are washed away
C G B
Must we wait for the fallen ones to be
Em D \
D Am / x2
verse 2
Em D Am
You with all of your diplomats and your guns and checks and forgotten debts
Em D
You cannot be loved or ever feel peace
Em D Am
I know I can't feel his pain but I still can see what your money brings
Em D Am
You're build to destroy with your all new toys
[Refrão]C G B Em D C
Must we wait for a brighter day when all our sins are washed away
C G B
Must we wait for the fallen ones to be
BRIDGE
Em Em/D# Em/D Em/C#
Can't you see what this could mean
C Am D
That a time will come for thee
Em Em/D# Em/D Em/C#
A fist cannot keep what it can't feel
C Am D
For I know you're had your fill
SOLO
play these chords during the solo
Em D \
D Am / x4
[Refrão]C G B Em D C
Must we wait for a brighter day when all our sins are washed away
C G B
Must we wait for the fallen ones to be
OUTRO (same chords as bridge)
Em Em/D#
Em/D Em/C#
C Am D
end on Em
How to play Masters Of War
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 Em. 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.