Wooden Swords
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[Intro ]
Am
Am F
Am
E Am
Am
Am F
Am E Am
{Verse I}
Am C F Am
Follow me through the down
Am C E Am
The forest calls us off to its grounds
Am C F Am
The lake beckons us to shore
Am E Am
Theres rumors abound of war
Am C F Am
Our cardboard shields and wooden swords
Am C E Am
Defend our oath as true as its sworn
Am C F Am
And when the sun sets tonight
Am E Am
We will be far from home
{Refrain}
Am
Am F
Am
E Am
Am C
Am F
Am E Am
[Verso 1]
Am C F Am
We journey on throughout the day
Am C E Am
Not on paths trodden nor paved
Am C F Am
For if they try to follow us here
Am E Am
They will not find our way
Am C F Am
And In the hollow deep and old
Am C E Am
We make camp and sing in the cold
Am C F Am
For one last dance before we die
Am E Am
Merry our graves will lie
{Solo}
Am C G D/F#
Am C G D4(9)
Am C G D/F#
Am C D4(9)
Em
E
{Refrain}
Am
Am F
Am
E Am
Am C
Am F
Am E Am
[Verso 2]
Am C F Am
Our cunning plans and sneak attacks
Am C E Am
Will make them pay for turning their backs
Am C F Am
On everything that they once held
Am E Am
And defended like we do now
Am C F Am
No more tyrants, no more rules
Am C E Am
Well stay up late, we wont go to school
Am C F Am
So roll yourselves out from your beds
Am E Am
Its time that we have their heads
{Refrain}
Am C
Am F
Am C E Am
Am C
Am F
Am E Am
[Verso 3]
Am C F Am
We charged and fought, were maimed and bled
Am C E Am
But took their flag once they were all dead
Am C F Am
And now the sun sets on the day
Am E Am
Brothers, we part our ways
Am C F Am
And this sweet taste it cannot last
Am C E Am
For mothers call brings us in fast
Am C F Am
But tomorrow breathes another dawn
Am E Am
And a battle upon the lawn
{Solo}
Am C G D/F#
Am C G D4(9)
Am C G D/F#
Am C G D
Am C G D/F#
Am C G D4(9)
Am C G D/F#
Am C D4(9)
Em
E
Outro
Am F
So while they are drinking and while we do sleep
Am E Am
We dream of the day where we play for keeps
Am F
To conquer the cul-de-sac, conquer it all
Am E Am
The neighborhood will fall
Am E Am
The neighborhood will fall
How to play Wooden Swords
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.