The Hammers Coming Down
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[Intro ]
e|-------------------------------------------------|*2
B|--7-5-7-0-0--7-5-7-0-0--8-7-3-5-5--8-7-3-5---7-5-|
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------|
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| / slide up
| \ slide down
| h hammer-on
| p pull-off
| ~ vibrato
| + harmonic
| x Mute note
| b Bend
| pb Pre-bend
| br Bend release
| pbr Pre-bend release
| brb Bend release bend
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HAVE FUN !
Bm D G Em
Where will you be when the sky comes down?
Bm D G Em
And what would you do if the strength was found?
Bm D
Stand right beside me when the ground starts shaking
G Em
The only sound you'll hear is the breath we're taking
Bm D
If there is one thing I can promise you
G Em Bm
We'll see the light again
Bm D
This is the calm before the coming storm
G
This is the red sky morning
Em
Without warning now
Bm D
This is the fight that we've been waiting for
G
And there's no sense in running
Em Bm D G
The hammer's coming down_________________
Em Bm D G
The hammer's coming down_________________
Em
The hammer's coming
Bm D G Em
Once it's started, there's no turning back
Bm D G Em
And I'll be with you when the sun turns black
Bm D
'Cause finding faith will always be the hardest
G Em
Why you're standing in the heart of darkness
Bm D
If there is one thing I can promise you
G Em Bm
We'll see the light again
Bm D
This is the calm before the coming storm
G
This is the red sky morning
Em
Without warning now
Bm D
This is the fight that we've been waiting for
G
And there's no sense in running
Em Bm D G
The hammer's coming down_________________
Em Bm D G
The hammer's coming down_________________
Em
The hammer's coming
Break : G A Bm D
G A
Holding on
Bm
We'll make it till the dawn
D
It'll be here before long
G A
Holding on
Bm
If we can find the light
D
We can make our way back home
G A
Holding on
Bm
We'll make it till the dawn
D
It'll be here before long
G A
Holding on
Bm
If we can find the light
D
We'll find the light come on
G A
Hold on
Bm
We'll make it till the dawn
D
It'll be here before long
G A
Hold on
Bm
If we can find the light
D
We can make our way back home
G A
Hold on
Bm
We'll make it till the dawn
D
It'll be here before long
G A
Holding on
Bm
If we can find the light
D G A
We'll find the light come on
Bm D
If we can find the light
G A
This is the calm before the coming storm
Bm D
We'll find the light
G
This is the fight that we've been waiting for
A
Hold on
Bm
We'll make it till the dawn
D
It'll be here before long
G A
Holding on
Bm
If we can find the light
D G A
We'll find the light come on
How to play The Hammers Coming Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.