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For Whom The Bell Tolls

Metallica

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for For Whom The Bell Tolls by Metallica in the key of D

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1980s Genre: Metal Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
F# F# E  (While Bass Plays Doomy Riff) X12, (4 As Intro,
4 When Drums Come In, And 4 With
Bass Playing E G F# F)

Then :
        E G F# F (x3) E F# G A
        E G F# F (x3) E F# G B
        E G F# F (x3) E F# G A
        E G F# F (x3) E F# G B

Then Verse Chords (E, G, E, C, A) With The Following Lead Repeated
over and over :
        DMake Us Fight On The Hills In The Early Day
        FConstant Chill Deep Inside
        DShouting Gun, On They Run Through The Endless Grey
        A#(Can'Gt Remember This Line)
        DFor A Hill, Men Will Kill Why They Do Not Know
        F(You Get The Idea)
        D
        A#   G

Chorus
        D  D  D  F   D  D  D  G   D  D  D  F  D  D  G#  FEor Whom
        DThDe DBeFll DToDllDs G   D  D  D  F  D  D  G#  TFimEe Marches
        DOnD  D  F   D  D  D  G   D  D  D  F  D  D  G#  FEor Whom
        DThDe DBeFll DToDllDs G   D  D  D  F  D  D  G#   F  E​

Bridge
        DE  (With Lead, But I Can't Remember It)
        F F F F F F F F F
        D
        A

Verse 2
(Same As Verse 1)

Chorus
(Same Again)

Ending
        D   E E
        DRepeEatEedF, FWith Wailing Lead, Harmonics Etc, Then, When
        We Do It At Least, We Go Into Free Time On The Final
        G Chord (You Know, Big Heavy Metal Ending), Big Drum
        Fill, Then:
        G....   E E E E E
                D
                D D D D
                DE E E E E (Ie A Massive E Chord At The End)
Also available in: E (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for For Whom The Bell Tolls?

The chords for For Whom The Bell Tolls are: D, F, A#, G, G#, E, A

What is the original key of For Whom The Bell Tolls?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing For Whom The Bell Tolls?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play For Whom The Bell Tolls in another key?

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

Can For Whom The Bell Tolls be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play For Whom The Bell Tolls on ukulele?

Chord For Whom The Bell Tolls can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in For Whom The Bell Tolls?

For Whom The Bell Tolls uses 7 chords: D, F, A#, G, G#, E, A

What is the easiest way to play For Whom The Bell Tolls?

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 For Whom The Bell Tolls released in?

For Whom The Bell Tolls was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for For Whom The Bell Tolls?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch For Whom The Bell Tolls 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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