The Last Battle
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Intro: Dm Bb C Dm (x4)
[Verso 1]
Dm Bb
5th of May, V-day's just around the corner
C F C
1945 the Fuhrer's reign is at its end
Dm Bb
Jenny at the gates, as the SS open fire
C F C
There's no time to waste, the final battle has begun
[Pré-Refrão]
Bb C
After the downfall, a castle besieged
F C Dm
Facing the Nazis awaiting relief
Bb C A
Gangl and Lee and their men set the prisoners free
[Refrão]
Dm Bb
And it's the end of the line of the final journey
C Dm
Enemies leaving the past
Bb
And it's American troops and the German army
C Dm
Joining together at last
[Verso 2]
Dm Bb
One last fight, it's the death throes of the Third Reich
C F C
Justice shall be done, the final battle remains
Dm Bb
Ammo is running low, they're depleting their machine guns
C F C
Every bullet counts until surrender is announced
[Pré-Refrão]
Bb C
After the downfall, a castle relieved
F C Dm
Defeating the Nazis who held them besieged
Bb C A
Gangl and Lee and their men set the prisoners free
[Refrão]
Dm Bb
And it's the end of the line of the final journey
C Dm
Enemies leaving the past
Bb
And it's American troops and the German army
C Dm
Joining together at last
Solo: Dm Bb C F C (x2)
[Ponte]
F C Dm
From the foot of the Alps to the shores of the sea
F C Dm
From the foot of the Alps to the shores of the sea
F C Dm
From the home of the brave, from the land of the free
Bb C A
From the foot of the Alps to the shores of the sea
[Refrão]
Dm Bb
And it's the end of the line of the final journey
C Dm
Enemies leaving the past
Bb
And it's American troops and the German army
C Dm
Joining together at last
Dm Bb
And it's the end of the line of the final journey
C Dm
Enemies leaving the past
Bb
And it's American troops and the German army
C Dm
Joining together at last
How to play The Last Battle
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.