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Key: F major
Intro 1
D
D

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B
B
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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B
B
2

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F#
F#
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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F#
F#
2

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Em
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D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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A5
A5

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Am
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D
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When a motherfucker steps out his
Verse 1

place

And gets slapped in his motherfuckin face
Bm
Bm
2

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Just because the motherfucker

tried to base
A5
A5

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Am
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The G.O.D., the G.O.D
A5
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D
D

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And while I see his whole clique

pass us by

Motherfuckers think they qualify
Bm
Bm
2

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And for those niggas want to try
A5
A5

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Am
Am

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A5
A5

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The G.O.D., the G.O.D
D
D

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Yo I'm not caught up in politics
Verse 2
D
D

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I'm no black activist on a so-called

scholar's scholar's dick
Bm
Bm
2

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B
B
2

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I come through with the Wu
Bm
Bm
2

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and drop math
A5
A5

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Am
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B
B
2

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And versatile freestyle bombs
A
A

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and phonographs
D
D

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And deliver,

all things in number and weight

Searched to death,

on how living things relate
Bm
Bm
2

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Cause at a young age,
A5
A5

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I was molded in a religion I re lied on
Am
Am

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And got caught up in superstition
D
D

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Scared to split pole, duck black cats

Once in a while, threw salt over my back
Bm
Bm
2

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But with knowledge of self

from off the shelf
Am
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Made things seemed complicated

now small like elves
D
D

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So turn off the lights, light a candle,

and have a seance

Pull the lid off the Dean Martin

scandal
Bm
Bm
2

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Witches, warlocks, spooks and holy ghosts
A
A

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Am
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RZA let's defraud the hoax
D
D

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When a motherfucker steps out his
Verse 3

place

And gets slapped in his motherfuckin face
Bm
Bm
2

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Just because the motherfucker

tried to base
A
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Am
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A5
A5

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The G.O.D., the G.O.D
A
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D
D

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And while I see his whole clique

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Motherfuckers think they qualify
Bm
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2

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And for those niggas want to try
A
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A5
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E
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The G.O.D., the G.O.D
F#m
F#m
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D
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We were on the same ship when
Verse 4
D
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the slaves were checked

I had to pull your card,

you was on the top deck
Bm
Bm
2

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So I plotted my escape,
Am
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I saw the thin line between love and hate
A
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And fast from the hog on the plate
D
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I suffered brutal pain,

from whips and chains

Punishments that were set

to wash the brain
Bm
Bm
2

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So look listen observe and also
Am
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respect this jewel
A
A

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Drawed up, detect and reflect this
D
D

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Light I shine,

because my powers is refined

Through the truth,

which manifest through eternal minds
Bm
Bm
2

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B
B
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Purified gases and masses
Am
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the same elements
A5
A5

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That helped spark civilization classes
D
D

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I see brothers quote math

plus degrees

Look at professor ass niggas

can't feed they own seeds
Bm
Bm
2

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When a motherfucker steps out his
Verse 5

place
A
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Am
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And gets slapped in his motherfuckin face
D
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Just because the motherfucker

tried to base

The G.O.D., the G.O.D
Bm
Bm
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And while I see his whole clique

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Am
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Motherfuckers think they qualify
D
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And for those niggas want to try

The G.O.D., the G.O.D
Bm
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When a motherfucker steps out his
Verse 6

place
Am
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And gets slapped in his motherfuckin face
D
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Just because the motherfucker

tried to base

The G.O.D., the G.O.D
Bm
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And while I see his whole clique

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Am
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Motherfuckers think they qualify
D
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And for those niggas want to try
Outro 1

The G.O.D., the G.O.D
D
D

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Bm
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2

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B
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2

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Bm
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A
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Am
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D
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Bm
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2

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B
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Bm
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A
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Am
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A
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D
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Chords
  • D

  • B

    2
  • F#m

    2
  • F#

    2
  • Em

  • Bm

    2
  • A5

  • Am

  • A

  • E

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Swordsman by GZA is F major.

The primary chords used in Swordsman are F, D, Am, A, Gm, Dm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, D, Am, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Swordsman is approximately 94 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Swordsman 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 Swordsman. 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 GZA.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Swordsman 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 Swordsman by GZA on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.