Now playing

Endless War

Chords

4.86 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Ebminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

NOTE:   Use chord forms listed below (or for open chords, hit TRANPOSE -6 
        at the bottom and use a Capo on the 6th fret).
[Chords]
   D#mx68876
     Bx24442
   G#m466444
    F#244322
 C#/E#143121
    A#688766
    C#x46664
   A#mx13321
[Intro]
       D#m      B        G#m  F#AhhC#/E#h
[Chorus]
You’re fighting an D#mendless war
hunting a Bmiracle,
and when you G#mreach out for the stars
they just A#cut you down.
[Instrumental 1]
    D#mAhBhhh        G#mAhF#h Ahh C#/E#Ahh Ahh
D#mAhh  ABhhhhG#mhA#  
[Verse 1]
D#mLooking through the glass
cannot recognize the Bghost that you're seeing
C#every step you take on the burning sand
A#mslowly sinking deeper
D#mAll the memories remain of the pain
from your Bbroken home
C#and the walls 'round your heart
grew so strong A#myou can't let go
[Pre-Chorus]
You keep Bcrawling on
you won’t let it C#go
so you keep Bholding on
to feel A#mwhole.
[Chorus]
'Cause you're fighting an D#mendless war
hunting a Bmiracle,
and when you G#mreach out for the stars
they just F#cut you Fmdown.
'Cause you're fighting an D#mendless war
hunting a Bmiracle,
is it G#mworth dying for?
or are you A#blinded by, blinded by it all?
[Instrumental]
D#m   B   G#m   B C#
[Verse 2]
D#mHere they come again
hear them whispering Bwhen your heart is bleeding
C#like a symphony playing on repeat
unrA#maveling your feelings.
D#mAll the memories remain of the strain
you feel Bbroken up
C#and the weight that you feel pulls you down
A#myou can't let go
[Pre-Chorus]
You keep Bcrawling on
you won’t let it C#go
so you keep Bholding on
to feel A#mwhole.
[Chorus]
Cause you’re fighting an D#mendless war
hunting a Bmiracle,
and when you G#mreach out for the stars
they just F#cut you doC#/E#wn.
'Cause you're fighting an D#mendless war
hunting a Bmiracle,
is it G#mworth dying for?
or are you A#blinded by, blinded by it all?
[Outro]
              D#m      BIt’s an endless G#mwar
but then they Bcut you down
they C#cut you down once D#mmore.
(System oBverload. Self-destruct sequence activated)
G#m(One minute to self-destruction)
Don't let them Bcut you down
C#cut you down once D#mmore
[Outro Instrumental]
B   G#m   F# A#
D#m

All chords in this song (9)

🎸 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

Endless War

by Within Temptation

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 6 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

D#m

G#m

C#/E#

A#m

NOTE: Use chord forms listed below (or for open chords, hit TRANPOSE -6

at the bottom and use a Capo on the 6th fret).

[Chords]

D#m

x68876

x24442

G#m

466444

244322

C#/E#

143121

688766

x46664

A#m

x13321

[Intro]

D#m B G#m F# C#/E#

Ahhh

[Chorus]

D#m

You’re fighting an endless war

hunting a miracle,

G#m

and when you reach out for the stars

they just cut you down.

[Instrumental 1]

D#m B G#m F# C#/E#

Ahhhh Ahh Ahh Ahh Ahh

D#m B G#m A#

Ahh Ahhhhh

[Verse 1]

D#m

Looking through the glass

cannot recognize the ghost that you're seeing

every step you take on the burning sand

A#m

slowly sinking deeper

D#m

All the memories remain of the pain

from your broken home

and the walls 'round your heart

A#m

grew so strong you can't let go

[Pre-Chorus]

You keep crawling on

you won’t let it go

so you keep holding on

A#m

to feel whole.

[Chorus]

D#m

'Cause you're fighting an endless war

hunting a miracle,

G#m

and when you reach out for the stars

F# Fm

they just cut you down.

D#m

'Cause you're fighting an endless war

hunting a miracle,

G#m

is it worth dying for?

or are you blinded by, blinded by it all?

[Instrumental]

D#m B G#m B C#

[Verse 2]

D#m

Here they come again

hear them whispering when your heart is bleeding

like a symphony playing on repeat

A#m

unraveling your feelings.

D#m

All the memories remain of the strain

you feel broken up

and the weight that you feel pulls you down

A#m

you can't let go

[Pre-Chorus]

You keep crawling on

you won’t let it go

so you keep holding on

A#m

to feel whole.

[Chorus]

D#m

Cause you’re fighting an endless war

hunting a miracle,

G#m

and when you reach out for the stars

F# C#/E#

they just cut you down.

D#m

'Cause you're fighting an endless war

hunting a miracle,

G#m

is it worth dying for?

or are you blinded by, blinded by it all?

[Outro]

D#m B G#m

It’s an endless war

but then they cut you down

C# D#m

they cut you down once more.

(System overload. Self-destruct sequence activated)

G#m

(One minute to self-destruction)

Don't let them cut you down

C# D#m

cut you down once more

[Outro Instrumental]

B G#m F# A#

D#m

About Endless War Chords by Within Temptation

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

FAQ — Endless War by Within Temptation

How do I play "Endless War" by Within Temptation on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Endless War" by Within Temptation 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 "Endless War" by Within Temptation free?

Yes. The chords for "Endless War" by Within Temptation are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Endless War" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Endless War"?

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

Is "Endless War" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Endless War" by Within Temptation with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Within Temptation below.

What key is "Endless War" in?

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