Key: Dm · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Dm, Bb, C, G, F, Am
[Intro] Dm [Intro 2] 0:48 Bb Dm Bb Dm C Dm C G Dm [Verse 1] Dm Across a painted desert lies F a train of vagabonds Dm All that’s left of what we were it’s what F we have become Dm Once our empires glorious but F now the empire’s gone Dm The dead gave us the time to live and F now our time is done [Pre-Chorus] C Now we are victorious Dm we’ve become our slaves Bb A land of hope and glory building C graveyards for the brave [Chorus] Dm F C G Have you seen the writing on the wall Dm F C G Have you seen that writing Dm F C G Can you see the riders on the storm Bb C Can you see them riding ~ Bb C can you see them riding [Riff] Dm [Verse 2] Dm Holding on to jury is that F all we ever know Dm Ignorance our judge and jury F all we’ve got to show C From Hollywood to Babylon G holy war to kingdom come Dm On a trail of dust and ashes F when the burning sky is done [Pre-Chorus] C A tide of change is coming and Dm that is what you fear Bb The earthquake is a coming but C you don’t want to hear You’re just too blind to see [Chorus] Dm F C G Have you seen the writing on the wall Dm F C G Have you seen that writing Dm F C G Can you see the riders on the storm Bb C Can you see them riding Bb C can you see them riding [Riff] Dm [Solo 1] Am F G ｜ Am C G ｜ x2 [Riff] Dm Bb C｜ Dm C ｜ x2 [Solo 2] Dm C F Dm C F Dm C F Dm C F [Chorus] Dm F C G Have you seen the writing on the wall Dm F C G Have you seen that writing Dm F C G Can you see the riders on the storm Bb C Can you see them riding [Chorus] Dm F C G Have you seen the writing on the wall Dm F C G Have you seen that writing Dm F C G Can you see the riders on the storm Bb C Can you see them riding Bb C can you see them riding Dm Riding next to you
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 16th of July 2021, the track was released. The track is written by Adrian Smith & Bruce Dickinson
Track Info
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- Song: The Writing On The Wall
- Artist: Iron Maiden
- Produced by Steve Harris & Kevin Shirley
- Released on: 16 July 2021
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key: Dm
- Chords: Dm, Bb, C, G, F, Am
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| Dm- xx0231 Bb – x13331 C – x32010 G – 320003 F – 133211 Am – x02210 | Dm- 2210 Bb – 3211 C – 0003 G – 0232 F – 2010 Am – 2000 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is The Writing On The Wall in?
The Writing On The Wall is in the key of Dm.
What chords do I need for The Writing On The Wall?
You need Dm, Bb, C, G, F, Am to play The Writing On The Wall by Iron Maiden.
Do I need a capo for The Writing On The Wall?
No capo is needed to play The Writing On The Wall by Iron Maiden.
How hard is The Writing On The Wall to play on guitar?
The Writing On The Wall by Iron Maiden is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.