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Hero Of War original guitar chords by
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2008•Rock•4.2K views•
4.7 (10)
Key: E major•
Intro 1
Asus2
Asus2

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B
B
2

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Verse 1
E
E

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G#m
G#m
4

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He said son, have you seen the world?
Asus2
Asus2

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Well, what would you say
E
E

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if I said that you could
Asus2
Asus2

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Just carry this gun,
E
E

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you'll even get paid
B
B
2

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I said that sounds pretty good
Verse 2
E
E

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Black leather boots
G#m
G#m
4

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Spit-shined so bright
Asus2
Asus2

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They cut off my hair
E
E

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but it looked alright
Asus2
Asus2

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We marched and we sang
E
E

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We all became friends
B
B
2

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As we learned how to fight
Chorus 1
C#m
C#m
4

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A hero of war
Asus2
Asus2

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Yeah that's what I'll be
E
E

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And when I come home
B
B
2

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They'll be damn proud of me
C#m
C#m
4

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I'll carry this flag
Asus2
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To the grave if I must
E
E

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Cause it's a flag that I love
B
B
2

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And a flag that I trust
Verse 3
E
E

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I kicked in the door
G#m
G#m
4

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I yelled my commands
Asus2
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The children, they cried
E
E

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But I got my man
Asus2
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We took him away
E
E

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A bag over his face
B
B
2

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From his family and his friends
Verse 4
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E

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They took off his clothes
G#m
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They pissed in his hands
Asus2
Asus2

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I told them to stop
E
E

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But then I joined in
Asus2
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We beat him with guns
E
E

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And batons not just once
B
B
2

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But again and again
Chorus 2
C#m
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A hero of war
Asus2
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Yeah that's what I'll be
E
E

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And when I come home
B
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2

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They'll be damn proud of me
C#m
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I'll carry this flag
Asus2
Asus2

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To the grave if I must
E
E

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Cause it's a flag that I love
B
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2

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And a flag that I trust
Asus2
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B
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2

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Verse 5
E
E

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G#m
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She walked through bullets and haze
Asus2
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I asked her to stop
E
E

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I begged her to stay
Asus2
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But she pressed on
E
E

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So I lifted my gun
B
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2

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And I fired away
Verse 6
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E

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G#m
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4

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And the shells jumped through the smoke
Asus2
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And into the sand
E
E

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That the blood now had soaked
Asus2
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E
E

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She collapsed with a flag in her hand
B
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2

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A flag white as snow
Chorus 3
C#m
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A hero of war
Asus2
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Is that what they see?
E
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Just medals and scars
B
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2

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So damn proud of me
C#m
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And I brought home that flag
Asus2
Asus2

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Now it gathers dust
E
E

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But it's a flag that I love
B
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2

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The only flag I trust
Outro 1
E
E

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G#m
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4

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He said, son, have you seen the world?
Asus2
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Well what would you say,
E
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if I said that you could

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Chords

  • Asus2

  • B

    2

  • E

  • G#m

    4

  • C#m

    4

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Hero Of War?

The original key of Hero Of War by Rise Against is E major.

What are the main chords for Hero Of War?

The primary chords used in Hero Of War are A, B, E, G#m, C#m.

Do I need a capo to play Hero Of War?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is Hero Of War beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, B, E, G#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

Are there official chords for Hero Of War?

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Hero Of War?

The tempo of Hero Of War is approximately 77 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Hero Of War?

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

Can I print the guitar chords for Hero Of War?

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

Is there a tuner available for Hero Of War?

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 Rise Against.

Can I save Hero Of War to play later?

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

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