The Fifth Horseman Of The Apocalypse
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Capo 2nd
Intro: Am C F C G Am
Am
I signed up to play and then it hit me
C G
Got a nice leather jacket but it don't quite fit me
Am
I welcomed back all those who quit me
C G
But I'm leavin' tonight before they come and get me
Am
Righteous men and scoundrels banded together to stop The Four
C G
They burned witches, they pounded nails
Am G Am
Then The Fifth Horseman came and tipped the scales
Am
Slow resistance, I have seen it
C G
Yeah, I said that too but I didn't mean it
Am
The word is war, you did not dream it
C G
You made the mess but I'm gonna clean it
Am
Righteous men and scoundrels banded together to stop The Four
C G
They burned witches, they pounded nails
Am G Am
Then The Fifth Horseman came and tipped the scales
Am
Jaw teeth as knives to snatch the greedy
C G
And plead the cause of the poor and needy
Am
Been savin' up to finally purchase
C G
The courage to harm those who deserve it
Am
Righteous men and scoundrels banded together to stop The Four
C G
They burned witches, they pounded nails
Am G Am
Then The Fifth Horseman came and tipped the scales
Am
I'm not there yet but I'm gettin' close
C G
I eat gravel at the side of the road
Am
I smell of blood and kerosene
C G
What's rarely done is rarely seen.
How to play The Fifth Horseman Of The Apocalypse
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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.