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Flight Of Icarus

Iron Maiden

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Flight Of Icarus by Iron Maiden

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Metal Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
A E,   F# (Muted Gallop On F#)

Verse
F#As The Sun Breaks Above The Ground
An Old Man Stands On The Hill   A​
AEs The Ground Warms To The First Rays Of Light A​
A F#Birdsong Shatters The Still
His F#Eyes Are G#Ablaze
See The AMadman In HisB GC#aze

Chorus
F#Fly On YourE Way Like AC#/Dn Eagle
C#/DFly AsE High As ThF#e Sun
On Your EWings Like AnC#/D Eagle
C#/DFly AndE Touch ThF#e Sun

Verse
Now The Crowd Breaks And A Young Boy Appears
Look The Old Man In His Eyes
As He Spreads His Wings And Shouts At The Crowd
In The Name Of God My Father I Fly
His Eyes Seem So Glazed
As He Flies On The Wings Of A Dream
Now He Knows His Father Betrayed
Now His Wings Burn To Ashes To Ashes His Grave

[Chorus] (X2)
F#Fly On YourE Way Like AC#/Dn Eagle
C#/DFly AsE High As ThF#e Sun
On Your EWings Like AnC#/D Eagle
C#/DFly AndE Touch ThF#e Sun

Outro
Fly As High As The Sun......
A E, F#
Also available in: C D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Flight Of Icarus?

The chords for Flight Of Icarus are: F#, A, E, G#, B, C#, C#/D

What is the original key of Flight Of Icarus?

The original key is F#.

What is the difficulty of playing Flight Of Icarus?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Flight Of Icarus in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Flight Of Icarus be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Flight Of Icarus on ukulele?

Chord Flight Of Icarus can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Flight Of Icarus?

Flight Of Icarus uses 7 chords: F#, A, E, G#, B, C#, C#/D

What is the easiest way to play Flight Of Icarus?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Flight Of Icarus released in?

Flight Of Icarus was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Flight Of Icarus?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Flight Of Icarus to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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