The Iron Maiden - Barclay James Harvest
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Bm A G F#m
She walks on through the night
D G
Her circumstances slight
G/F# Em F#m Bm
Are only helping her to fail
Bm A G F#m
And though she feels she's right,
D G
She tries with all her might
G/F# Em F#m Bm
And makes the deepest peril pale.
G A D A
Ch: Oh but she is unreal
G A D A
Oh but she doesn't feel
G F#m Bm Em F#m Bm
Oh but she is unreal.
Bm A G F#m
She chooses who to love
D G
And then unlike a dove
G/F# Em F#m Bm
She takes the laughter from their smiles
Bm A G F#m
She wears a velvet glove
D G
Her friends may find it rough
G/F# Em F#m Bm
It is a gauntlet all the while.
G A D A
Ch: Oh but she is unreal
G A D A
Oh but she doesn't feel
G F#m Bm Em F#m Bm
Oh but she is unreal.
How to play The Iron Maiden - Barclay James Harvest
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.