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Heretic

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1/8

Tempo 80 BPMVol

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Step 1 / 8Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

e|-A0---Bb1---B2---C3---Dm5---Em7---F1---G3-|
B|-2---3---4---5---6---8---1---3-|
G|-2---3---4---5---7---9---2---4-|
D|-2---3---4---5---7---9---3---5-|
A|-0---1---2---3---5---7---3---5-|
E|-x---x---x---x---x---x---1---3-|
[Intro}
Dm
[Verse 1]
 DmAs they search for blood
 DmAll eyes descend on one
 DmHonest man in chains
 DmBut that don't matter anywaBbyEm  C  
 My judgement DmdayBb  G  C  
[Chorus]
 DmMy flesh will feed the demon
 CNo trial, no case for reason
 BmI've been chosen to Bbpay with my Alife
 DmMad men define what mad is
 CTurning witches and saints to ashes
 BmRising masses Bbmarching to Afind heretic Dmblood.
[Verse 2]
 DmImpose your will on me
 Dm'Til fire sets me free
 DmThe flames of hell burn bright
 DmMy fate decided by their liBbesEm  C  
 Final deDmmisBbeG  C  
[Chorus]
 DmMy flesh will feed the demon
 CNo trial, no case for reason
 BmI've been chosen to Bbpay with my Alife
 DmMad men define what mad is
 CTurning witches and saints to ashes
 BmRising masses Bbmarching to Afind hereticBb,   Cheretic Dmblood.
Dm   F   Bb   A
[Bridge]
 DmPleaFse, Bbdon't leave meA  
 DmPleaFse, Bbdon't leave me like Athis
 I've Dmwalked a fragile Fline and I've Bbfallen Adown
 DmPleaFse, Bbdon't leave meA  
Dm   F   Bb   A
[Chorus]
 DmMy flesh will feed the demon
 CNo trial, no case for reason
 BmI've been chosen to Bbpay with my Alife
 DmMad men define what mad is
 CTurning witches and saints to ashes
 BmRising masses Bbmarching to Afind heretic Dmblood.

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Heretic

by Avenged Sevenfold

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

A Bb B C Dm Em F G

e|-0---1---2---3---5---7---1---3-|

B|-2---3---4---5---6---8---1---3-|

G|-2---3---4---5---7---9---2---4-|

D|-2---3---4---5---7---9---3---5-|

A|-0---1---2---3---5---7---3---5-|

E|-x---x---x---x---x---x---1---3-|

[Intro}

[Verse 1]

As they search for blood

All eyes descend on one

Honest man in chains

Dm Bb Em C

But that don't matter anyway

Dm Bb G C

My judgement day

[Chorus]

My flesh will feed the demon

No trial, no case for reason

Bm Bb A

I've been chosen to pay with my life

Mad men define what mad is

Turning witches and saints to ashes

Bm Bb A Dm

Rising masses marching to find heretic blood.

[Verse 2]

Impose your will on me

'Til fire sets me free

The flames of hell burn bright

Dm Bb Em C

My fate decided by their lies

Dm Bb G C

Final demise

[Chorus]

My flesh will feed the demon

No trial, no case for reason

Bm Bb A

I've been chosen to pay with my life

Mad men define what mad is

Turning witches and saints to ashes

Bm Bb A Bb C Dm

Rising masses marching to find heretic, heretic blood.

Dm F Bb A

[Bridge]

Dm F Bb A

Please, don't leave me

Dm F Bb A

Please, don't leave me like this

Dm F Bb A

I've walked a fragile line and I've fallen down

Dm F Bb A

Please, don't leave me

Dm F Bb A

[Chorus]

My flesh will feed the demon

No trial, no case for reason

Bm Bb A

I've been chosen to pay with my life

Mad men define what mad is

Turning witches and saints to ashes

Bm Bb A Dm

Rising masses marching to find heretic blood.

About Heretic Chords by Avenged Sevenfold

Learn how to play Heretic by Avenged Sevenfold with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Heretic chords”, “Heretic guitar chords”, or “Avenged Sevenfold Heretic 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 Heretic chords and for experienced players who want accurate Heretic lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, Bb, B, C, Dm, Em.

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What key is "Heretic" in?

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