Now playing

Magnetic North

Chords

4.711 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

F#minor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
F#m A E F#m
[Verse]
The F#msnow fell hard on a Afrozen sea
As the Enight swarmed all aF#mround
With no moon to guide our Apassage north
This Ecorpse of mine may F#mnever be found
[Instrumental]
F#m A E F#m
[Verse]
 F#mThirty days, inAto this dead mans quest
 EIn search of riches in a F#mtime-lost treasure chest
Through oceans never seen, through Afog as thick as night
ETo the northern wastelands, F#monwards we must fight
[Pre-chorus]
F#mFar beyond the Eice and snow
Our Bvoyage carries C#on
For F#mblood and gold, we Esold our souls
ReBdemption lies at MagC#netic North
[Instrumental]
 F#m   A   E   F#m(x2)
[Chorus]
 F#mSet the course for MagEnetic North
 BBeyond the snow to MagC#netic North
 F#mOn the quest for MagEnetic North
 BWe will die at MagC#netic DNorth
[Interlude]
CSold a C#lie, conCdemned to C#die
CEmpty C#promise enCcased in Bbice
COne by C#one, our Ctime has C#come
CDeath aC#waits beCfore the Bbsun
[Verse]
The F#msnow fell hard on a Afrozen sea
As the Esun rose to the F#msky
Trapped forever in the Asea of ice
EThis is the place where F#mwe will die
[Instrumental]
F#m A E F#m
[Pre-chorus]
F#mFar beyond the Eice and snow
Our Bvoyage carries C#on
For F#mblood and gold, we Esold our souls
ReBdemption lies at MagC#netic North
F#mFar beyond the Eice and snow
Our Bvoyage carries C#on
For F#mblood and gold, we Esold our souls
ReBdemption lies at MagC#netic North
[Instrumental]
 F#m   A   E   F#m(x2)
[Chorus]
 F#mSet the course for MagEnetic North
 BBeyond the snow to MagC#netic North
 F#mOn the quest for MagEnetic North
 BWe will die at MagC#netic North
 F#mSet the course for MagEnetic North
 BBeyond the snow to MagC#netic North
 F#mOn the quest for MagEnetic North
 BWe will die at MagC#netic DNorth
[Outro]
F#m A E F#m

All chords in this song (8)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Magnetic North

by Alestorm

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

[Intro]

F#m A E F#m

[Verse]

F#m A

The snow fell hard on a frozen sea

E F#m

As the night swarmed all around

With no moon to guide our passage north

E F#m

This corpse of mine may never be found

[Instrumental]

F#m A E F#m

[Verse]

F#m A

Thirty days, into this dead mans quest

E F#m

In search of riches in a time-lost treasure chest

Through oceans never seen, through fog as thick as night

E F#m

To the northern wastelands, onwards we must fight

[Pre-chorus]

F#m E

Far beyond the ice and snow

B C#

Our voyage carries on

F#m E

For blood and gold, we sold our souls

B C#

Redemption lies at Magnetic North

[Instrumental]

F#m A E F#m

(x2)

[Chorus]

F#m E

Set the course for Magnetic North

B C#

Beyond the snow to Magnetic North

F#m E

On the quest for Magnetic North

B C# D

We will die at Magnetic North

[Interlude]

C C# C C#

Sold a lie, condemned to die

C C# C Bb

Empty promise encased in ice

C C# C C#

One by one, our time has come

C C# C Bb

Death awaits before the sun

[Verse]

F#m A

The snow fell hard on a frozen sea

E F#m

As the sun rose to the sky

Trapped forever in the sea of ice

E F#m

This is the place where we will die

[Instrumental]

F#m A E F#m

[Pre-chorus]

F#m E

Far beyond the ice and snow

B C#

Our voyage carries on

F#m E

For blood and gold, we sold our souls

B C#

Redemption lies at Magnetic North

F#m E

Far beyond the ice and snow

B C#

Our voyage carries on

F#m E

For blood and gold, we sold our souls

B C#

Redemption lies at Magnetic North

[Instrumental]

F#m A E F#m

(x2)

[Chorus]

F#m E

Set the course for Magnetic North

B C#

Beyond the snow to Magnetic North

F#m E

On the quest for Magnetic North

B C#

We will die at Magnetic North

F#m E

Set the course for Magnetic North

B C#

Beyond the snow to Magnetic North

F#m E

On the quest for Magnetic North

B C# D

We will die at Magnetic North

[Outro]

F#m A E F#m

About Magnetic North Chords by Alestorm

Learn how to play Magnetic North by Alestorm with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Magnetic North chords”, “Magnetic North guitar chords”, or “Alestorm Magnetic North 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 Magnetic North chords and for experienced players who want accurate Magnetic North lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F#m, A, E, B, C#, D.

FAQ — Magnetic North by Alestorm

How do I play "Magnetic North" by Alestorm on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Magnetic North" by Alestorm on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Magnetic North" by Alestorm free?

Yes. The chords for "Magnetic North" by Alestorm are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Magnetic North" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Magnetic North" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Magnetic North"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Magnetic North" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Magnetic North" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Magnetic North" by Alestorm with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Alestorm below.

What key is "Magnetic North" in?

The chords for "Magnetic North" show the original chord names (including F#m, A, E, B, C#, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.