Unholy Wars
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Am F
A lethal bolt pierces the air Like a falling
Riff2
Star, young eyes are observing in the darkness
Am
His stare's reflecting fright
F Dm
And scared he's struggling hard
E
To go back
Am
Uneasy warders guard
F
The jail on quiet
Riff2
Nights, young eyes contemplating somewhere to hide
Am
Mankind will soon learn
F B7 E
That the end has come in time
Dm C
Dividing lands, retracing
Bb Gm
All the borders will colide
Dm C
Revealing ages when the absence
Bb D A/C#
Of forgiveness rules our lives
D F#m
Home how I go
G D A/C#
My badge is wearing out
Bm E
Written on the sand
G A Bm
Words to reconcile - unholy wars
Solo1: (C#) (E) (C) Ab G
Ab Gm
Forgive us our father
Fm G
For we have sinned
Ab Gm
Blinded by pride
Fm G
We know not what we do
Eb F Ab G
Thy kingdom will be done
Eb C D G Bb Ab G F Ab G Bb Ab
By holy wars
Solo2: (G) (C Bb/D Eb C/E F Ab G)2x
(Riff2) 2x
Am
The battle is over
F B7 E
But the war still rages on!
Dm C
Dividing lands, retracing
Bb Gm
All the borders will colide
Dm C
Revealing ages when the absence
Bb D A/C#
Of forgiveness rules our lives
D F#m
Home how I go
G D A/C#
My badge is wearing out
Bm E
Written on the sand
G B
Words to reconcile
E G#m
Home how I go
A E B/D#
My badge is wearing out
C#m F#
Written on the sand
A B E
Words to reconcile - unholy wars
How to play Unholy Wars
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.