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Edge Of The Blade

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[Intro]
Opening Riff (x2)
E|--------------------------------------------------|
B|--------------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------3-2----------|
A|-5-5557--7777-3333-111-5-5557-771-111-3-3---------|
E|--------------------------------------------------|
(Repeat opening riff and opening chords)
 D5   E5   C5   C5   Bb5   Bb5   D5   E5   Bb5(x2)
[Verse 1]
DmYou’ve been tryin’, Bbvery hard
DmNow this time you’ve gonBbe too far
DmYour performance Bbperfect
In evDmery way  -Bb-  perfect!
(Repeat opening riff and opening chords twice)
[Verse 2]
DmI hear rumors Bball around
DmContracts and lawyers
BbAnd champagne downtown
DmTell me what you think
BbYou want me to DmdoBb  
[Verse 3]
DmI’ve been always Bbfair with you
DmTurning on me
After all wBbe’ve been through
DmYou want trouble then that’s Bbjust
The way it will DmbeBb  
[Chorus]
DmYou’re caught up in the power
DmA blue magical maze
Now Gmthe circle is broken
GmIn a spellbinding rage
Better Bbsee if you’re holdin’
The wrong Gmedge of the A5blade
(Repeat opening riff twice; second time over the following lyrics)
If it’s sharp, if it cuts
Enjoy yourself
[Solo]
 D5   E5   C5   C5   Bb5   Bb5   D5   E5   Bb5(x4)
[Chorus]
Dm
You’re caught Gmup in the power
GmA blue magical maze
Bb
Better Gmsee if you’re holdin’
The wrong A5edge of the blade
Dm
Now the cGmircle is broken
GmIn a spellbinding rage
Bb
Better Gmsee if you’re holdin’
The wrong A5edge of the blade
[Outro] 
Dm Gm Bb Gm A5

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Edge Of The Blade

by Journey

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bb5

[Intro]

Opening Riff (x2)

E|--------------------------------------------------|

B|--------------------------------------------------|

G|--------------------------------------------------|

D|-------------------------------------3-2----------|

A|-5-5557--7777-3333-111-5-5557-771-111-3-3---------|

E|--------------------------------------------------|

(Repeat opening riff and opening chords)

D5 E5 C5 C5 Bb5 Bb5 D5 E5 Bb5

(x2)

[Verse 1]

Dm Bb

You’ve been tryin’, very hard

Dm Bb

Now this time you’ve gone too far

Dm Bb

Your performance perfect

Dm Bb

In every way -- perfect!

(Repeat opening riff and opening chords twice)

[Verse 2]

Dm Bb

I hear rumors all around

Contracts and lawyers

And champagne downtown

Tell me what you think

Bb Dm Bb

You want me to do

[Verse 3]

Dm Bb

I’ve been always fair with you

Turning on me

After all we’ve been through

Dm Bb

You want trouble then that’s just

Dm Bb

The way it will be

[Chorus]

You’re caught up in the power

A blue magical maze

Now the circle is broken

In a spellbinding rage

Better see if you’re holdin’

Gm A5

The wrong edge of the blade

(Repeat opening riff twice; second time over the following lyrics)

If it’s sharp, if it cuts

Enjoy yourself

[Solo]

D5 E5 C5 C5 Bb5 Bb5 D5 E5 Bb5

(x4)

[Chorus]

You’re caught up in the power

A blue magical maze

Better see if you’re holdin’

The wrong edge of the blade

Now the circle is broken

In a spellbinding rage

Better see if you’re holdin’

The wrong edge of the blade

[Outro]

Dm Gm Bb Gm A5

About Edge Of The Blade Chords by Journey

Learn how to play Edge Of The Blade by Journey with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Edge Of The Blade chords”, “Edge Of The Blade guitar chords”, or “Journey Edge Of The Blade 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 Edge Of The Blade chords and for experienced players who want accurate Edge Of The Blade lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, B, G, D, A, D5.

FAQ — Edge Of The Blade by Journey

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Is "Edge Of The Blade" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Edge Of The Blade" in?

The chords for "Edge Of The Blade" show the original chord names (including E, B, G, D, A, D5). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.