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Battle Hymns chords by
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Key: F minor•
Verse 1
Em
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G
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Battle hymns for the broken
C
C

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Bm
Bm
2

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Battle hymns for the misled
G
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B
B
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Battle hymns for the wretched
Em
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The forgotten and the dead
G
G

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Battle hymns of redemption
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C
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Bm
Bm
2

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Of solidarity and pride
G
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B
B
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Battle hymns we will be singing
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At the turning of the tide
G
G

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D
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Verse 2
Em
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Can you explain to the mothers
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G

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And the fathers of those
D
D

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Who come riding home in coffins
Em
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In their military clothes

Shiny medals pinned
G
G

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To their dead teenage chests
D
D

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While the trumpets blare
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And you lie your best

So ask all you want
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From the dusk til the dawn
D
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The answer's still no
Em
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Cause brother I'm gone
Verse 3
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Battle hymns for the broken
C
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Bm
Bm
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Battle hymns for the misled
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Battle hymns for the wretched
Em
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The forgotten and the dead
G
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Battle hymns of redemption
C
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Bm
Bm
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Of solidarity and pride
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B
B
2

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Battle hymns we will be singing
Em
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At the turning of the tide
G
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D
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Verse 4
B
B
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Em
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Can you explain away the sleight of hand
G
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And the criminality
D
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Of spending souls for oil
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Well in the mirror I can see

I am the path that leads down
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I am a dark and bloody hall
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I'm the reaper, executioner
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Hangman, judge, and the law

So tie a yellow ribbon
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Round the oak tree on the lawn
D
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But the cavalry's not comin'
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Cause brother they're gone
Verse 5
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Battle hymns for the broken
C
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Bm
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Battle hymns for the misled
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2

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Battle hymns for the wretched
Em
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The forgotten and the dead
G
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Battle hymns of redemption
C
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Bm
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Of solidarity and pride
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2

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Battle hymns we will be singing
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At the turning of the tide
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D
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Verse 6
B
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Em
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So I'm sharpening my shovel

I'm firing the kiln
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I'm blind and I am purposeful
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A martyr on the hill

The dream you might be dreaming

Might be someone else's
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dream tonight
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I'm the whisperer of misgivings
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I'm the fad ing tail light

I'm the call for retribution
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From the back of the smoke filled hall
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I'm the vow of bitterness
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I'm the poison in the well

I've a photographic memory
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Of the deeds I will avenge
D
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I'm the cold in the river hollow
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I've a hatpin, I've a plan

I don't care of cause

or consequence
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Head shaved and body lean
D
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I'm the go- getter,

the score settler
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I'm the shadow on

the green

There's a flock of blackbirds flying
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Nearly ten thousand strong
D
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Who set off this morning
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And brother they're gone
Verse 7
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G
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Battle hymns for the broken
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Bm
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2

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Battle hymns for the misled
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B
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2

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Battle hymns for the wretched
Em
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The forgotten, for the dead
G
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Battle hymns of redemption
C
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Bm
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Of solidarity and pride
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B
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Battle hymns we will be singing
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At the turning of the tide
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • G

  • C

  • Bm

    2

  • B

    2

  • D

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Battle Hymns by The Nightwatchman is F minor.

The primary chords used in Battle Hymns are Fm, Ab, Db, Cm, C, Eb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Fm, Ab, Db, Cm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Battle Hymns is approximately 83 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Battle Hymns using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Battle Hymns. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Nightwatchman.

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