The Land Of Shadow
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: BmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Bm A G F# Bm A G F#
[Verse 1]
Bm A
There were three rings cast in the distant past for the elven kings to own
G F#
Seven more were held by the dwarves who dwell in their havens made of stone
Bm A
Mortal men had nine in the grand design by the dark one in his tower
G F#
The lord of darkness, cold and heartless, with the one great ring of power
[Chorus 1]
G D Em A
In the land of shadow, the sun never shines
G D Em A
In the land of shadow, the skies are not kind
[Bridge 1]
D Em F#m G
But the sands of time falling through the hourglass, ran for thousands of years
Bm C A
Empire became ashes became dust
D Em F#m G
And the lord of evil, his reign of power past, vows he will reappear
Bm C A
Conquer and master he must
[Verse 2]
Bm A
In the mountain gorges and the river waters, I could feel the world was changing
G F#
In the rocks and trees, and the forest breeze, a wicked force was waking
Bm A
There were odd sensations and strange vibrations, my mind was filled with doubt
G F#
I saw rain clouds storming, and anger forming in the dark skies to the south
[Chorus 2]
G D Em A
In the land of shadow, the warning is clear
G D Em A
In the land of shadow, there’s much to be feared
[Instrumental]
Bm A G F# Bm A G F#
[Bridge 2]
D Em F#m G
So prepare to bow to the shadow kingdom, and kiss your freedom goodbye
Bm C A
Surrender to the dark power sublime
D Em F#m G
There’s no hand of mercy, no guiding wisdom, and everyone must comply
Bm C A
It’s only a matter of time
[Verse 3]
Bm A
There were three rings cast in the distant past that the elf lords still retain
G F#
Seven more were made, but they appear mislaid by the dwarves who search in vain
Bm A
Mortal men had nine till their fate was signed by the dark one in his tower
G F#
My lord and master who hungers after the one great ring of power
[Chorus 3]
G D Em A
In the land of shadow, one ring decides
G D Em A
In the land of shadow, who will preside
[Outro]
G D Em A
In the land of shadow, there’s nowhere to hide
G D Em A
In the land of shadow, your freedom denied
Bm A G F# Bm A G F#
How to play The Land Of Shadow
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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.