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NOTE: Cadd9 sounds better played like x32033
[Intro]
Em   D   Cadd9   B7
[Verse 1]
As a Emchild, you would Dwait
and Cadd9watch from far awayB7.
But you Emalways knew that you'd Dbe the one
to Cadd9work while they all B7play.
In Emyouth, you'd Dlay, 
aCadd9wake at night and schB7eme
of Emall the things that Dyou would change, 
but Cadd9it was just a dreB7am.
[Chorus]
EmHere we Gare, don't turn Cadd9away nowB7,
Emwe are the Gwarriors that Cadd9built this towB7n.
EmHere we Gare, don't turn Cadd9away nowB7,
Emwe are the Gwarriors that Cadd9built this towB7n 
From Emdust
[Verse 2]
The time will Dcome, 
when you'll Cadd9have to risB7e
aEmbove the rest, and Dprove yourself,
your Cadd9spirit never dieB7s!
FarEmewell, I've Dgone,
to Cadd9take my throne aboB7ve, 
but don't Emweep for me, 'cuz Dthis will be 
the Cadd9labor of my lovB7e
[Chorus]
EmHere we Gare, don't turn Cadd9away nowB7,
Emwe are the Gwarriors that Cadd9built this towB7n.
EmHere we Gare, don't turn Cadd9away nowB7,
Emwe are the Gwarriors that Cadd9built this towB7n 
From Emdust

The story behind the song

"Warriors" is a rock anthem by American pop rock band Imagine Dragons, released in 2014. It was specifically designed for the 2014 League of Legends World Championship, starting a tradition of releasing a song for the event every subsequent year. The lyrics tell a story of "heroes" building a land "from dust," and it also appears on the deluxe edition of the band's second studio album, Smoke + Mirrors (2015). The song premiered with its music video on the League of Legends YouTube channel, which showcases a competitive gaming team's journey to the final.

AI-written from these sources:Warriors (Imagine Dragons song) — Wikipedia ↗Imagine Dragons — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Warriors

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NOTE: Cadd9 sounds better played like x32033

[Intro]

Em D Cadd9 B7

[Verse 1]

Em D

As a child, you would wait

Cadd9 B7

and watch from far away.

Em D

But you always knew that you'd be the one

Cadd9 B7

to work while they all play.

Em D

In youth, you'd lay,

Cadd9 B7

awake at night and scheme

Em D

of all the things that you would change,

Cadd9 B7

but it was just a dream.

[Chorus]

Em G Cadd9 B7

Here we are, don't turn away now,

Em G Cadd9 B7

we are the warriors that built this town.

Em G Cadd9 B7

Here we are, don't turn away now,

Em G Cadd9 B7

we are the warriors that built this town

From dust

[Verse 2]

The time will come,

Cadd9 B7

when you'll have to rise

Em D

above the rest, and prove yourself,

Cadd9 B7

your spirit never dies!

Em D

Farewell, I've gone,

Cadd9 B7

to take my throne above,

Em D

but don't weep for me, 'cuz this will be

Cadd9 B7

the labor of my love

[Chorus]

Em G Cadd9 B7

Here we are, don't turn away now,

Em G Cadd9 B7

we are the warriors that built this town.

Em G Cadd9 B7

Here we are, don't turn away now,

Em G Cadd9 B7

we are the warriors that built this town

From dust

About Warriors Chords by Imagine Dragons

Learn how to play Warriors by Imagine Dragons with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Warriors chords”, “Warriors guitar chords”, or “Imagine Dragons Warriors chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Warriors chords and for experienced players who want accurate Warriors lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cadd9, Em, D, B7, G.

FAQ — Warriors by Imagine Dragons

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What key is "Warriors" in?

The chords for "Warriors" show the original chord names (including Cadd9, Em, D, B7, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.