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Key: A minor•
Intro 1
G
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Am
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Dm
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Verse 1
F
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How bright are the fires of thought
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C
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Dm
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In a chain of command
F
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How bright is the medical torch
Dm
Dm

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C
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When it's put in our hand
Verse 2
A
A

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F
F

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My mi crobes and I
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Am

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F

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We can't wait to lay down and die
A
A

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Am
Am

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F
F

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We realize that we must be spent
Em
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Like the cells that dissolve when
G
G

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A

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Dm
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a brainwave is sent
Verse 3
F
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How bright are the fires of thought
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In a chain of command
Interlude 1
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C
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Dm

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Verse 4
F
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How bright are the fires of thought
Dm
Dm

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C
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In a chain of command
F
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How bright is the medical torch
Dm
Dm

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When it's put in our hand
C
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Verse 5
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F
F

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My blood group and me
F
F

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A body of soldiers are we
A
A

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To the wound we quickly flowed
Em
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And we fought them with the weapons
A
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in our chemical code
Verse 6
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How bright are the fires of thought
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In a chain of command
Interlude 2
C
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Dm
Dm

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G
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C
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C
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Am
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My microbes and I
Verse 7
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We can't wait to lay down and die
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We realize that we must be spent
Em
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Like the cells that dissolve when
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a brainwave is sent
Verse 8
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How bright are the fires of thought
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In a chain of command
Interlude 3
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C
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Verse 9
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Chain of command
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A
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Am
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Chain of command
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Chain of command
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A

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Chain of command
Verse 10
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Chain of command
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Chain of command
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Chain of command
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Chain of command
Verse 11
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Chain of command
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Chain of command
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Chain of command
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Chain of command
Verse 12

Chain of command

Chain of command

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Dm

  • D

  • C

  • Am

  • A

  • F

  • Em

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Chain of Command by XTC is A minor.

The primary chords used in Chain of Command are G, Dm, D, C, Am, A.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, Dm, D, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Chain of Command is approximately 187 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Chain of Command 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 Chain of Command. 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 XTC.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Chain of Command to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Chain of Command by XTC on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.