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the ballad of the crimson kings chords by
Ray Wylie Hubbard
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Key: B minor
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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There's this band,
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called the Crimson Kings
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Come from a- Carolina, Tennessee
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Make a stand, across wild strings

Old dreadnoughts and drop-
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down D's
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Our roots run deep, through the tough
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As true to life in some ways as mandolin
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We don't flinch, oh, we don't bluff

For our hearts have been kissed

by every wind
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Verse 2
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There are some who can arise
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above my fate

Others just can't seem
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to pray

Then there are those that are condemned
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by the gods to write
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They a- sparkle and a- fade
Interlude 1

away
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Verse 3
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Now, we'll run, we're the reckless kind

But we have not turned our
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backs on the saviour choir
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See each life, all center twined

'Cause we've come together
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for the wheels on fire

Now some don't know,
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that they are blessed
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Perhaps this is what gives us our means

Well I might be wrong, oh,
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never the less

Sweet mother of pearl say a prayer
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for a Crimson King
Verse 4
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There are some who can arise
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above my fate
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Others just can't seem to pray

Then there are those that are condemned
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by the gods to write
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They a- sparkle and a- fade away
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Sparkle and a- fade away
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Sparkle and fade away
Outro 1
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Chords
  • Am

  • G

  • Em

  • D

  • F

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of the ballad of the crimson kings by Ray Wylie Hubbard is B minor.

The primary chords used in the ballad of the crimson kings are Bm, A, F#m, E, G.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

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

The tempo of the ballad of the crimson kings is approximately 188 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of the ballad of the crimson kings 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 the ballad of the crimson kings. 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 Ray Wylie Hubbard.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add the ballad of the crimson kings 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 the ballad of the crimson kings by Ray Wylie Hubbard on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.