Priest
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: FCapotraste:
5th traste
[Verse 1]
F Am
Under the bridge, down by the river
F Am
Laid up in the Lions Park
F Am
I got the courage to put him down
Dm Am
I'll be gone in the morning
[Verse 2]
F Am
Sirens went downwind, yeah
F Am
I hear the dogs and the sergeant's voice
F Am
The fog lifts on the bloody autumn leaves
Dm Am
He made his choice
[Chorus]
F Am
The air is clear, it's been raining
F Am
Salvation is here
F Am
Let the blood of the holy one
Dm Am
Wash away your fear
[Verse 3]
F Am
They flung me something in a sachet
F Am
Said it'll be rough, I don't know what to say
F Am
Every slave had to surrender himself
Dm Am
Is that a game you're willing to play?
[Verse 4]
F Am
I said I just killed Father David
F Am
Put him down with my own two hands
F Am
He got what was coming to him
Dm Am
All the boys will understand
[Verse 5]
F Am
I'm gonna run to the mountains
F Am
Kosciusko and Burrinjuck
F Am
Let 'em come if they catch up to me
Dm Am
I will die in the place I love
[Chorus]
F Am
The air is clear, it's been raining
F Am
Salvation is here
F Am
Let the blood of the holy one
Dm Am
Wash away your fear
[Chorus]
F Am
The air is clear, it's been raining
F Am
Salvation is here
F Am
Let the blood of the holy one
Dm Am
Wash away your fear
How to play Priest
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 E. 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.