[Intro] F5 E5 F5 D5 B5 C5 B5 E5 B5 C5 A5 E5 F5 A5 B5 F5 A5 E5 F5 A5 B5 E5 B5 F5 [Verse 1] A5 E5 F5 So tight, this crown of barbed wire A5 B5 F5 It's destiny I wear A5 E5 F5 It splits the skin to the soul A5 B5 G5 This jagged wreath I bear [Pre-Chorus] E5 This rusted empire I own E5 Bleed as I rust on this throne E5 Pierce me with torment E5 And all the rust that I own [Chorus] E5 A#5 A5 E5 So tight, this crown of barbed wire A#5 So tight, this crown of barbed wire A5 B5 So tight, this crown [Interlude] C5 A5 E5 F5 A5 E5 B5 C5 [Verse] A5 E5 F5 Fist tight, it stains conviction A5 B5 F5 Drips down to bloodshot eyes A5 E5 F5 It crushes down what is real A5 E5 B5 G5 Deep crimson blots the skies [Pre-Chorus] E5 This rusted empire I own E5 Bleed as I rust on this throne E5 Pierce me with torment E5 And all the rust that I own [Chorus] A5 E5 So tight, this crown of barbed wire A#5 So tight, this crown of barbed wire A5 B5 So tight, this crown [Solo] F5 D5 A#5 E5 D5 A5 A#5 D#5 D5 A#5 D5 A#5 D5 A#5 D5 A5 A#5 D5 A#5 D5 A#5 D5 A#5 C5 A5 A#5 C5 A5 A#5 C5 A5 A#5 C5 E5 F5 E5 F5 E5 A5 E5 F5 A#5 A5 E5 F5 E5 A5 E5 G5 [Pre-Chorus] E5 This rusted empire I own E5 Bleed as I rust on this throne E5 Pierce me with torment E5 And all the rust that I own [Chorus] A5 E5 So tight, this crown of barbed wire A5 So tight, this crown of barbed wire B5 So tight, this crown [Outro] C5 E5 A5 B5 A5 E5 F5 E5 A5 E5 B5 E5 F#5 B5 G5 E5 F5 E5
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On the 14th of April 2023, the track was released. The track was written by James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett & Lars Ulrich.
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: A
- Chords: F5, D5 , B5, C5, E5, A5, G5, A#5, D#5, F#m
- BPM: 112
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord

Track Info
- Song: Crown Of Barbed Wire
- Artist: Metallica
- Written by James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett & Lars Ulrich
- Produced by Greg Fidelman, James Hetfield & Lars Ulrich
- Album: 72 Seasons
- Released Date: 14 April 2023
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β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Crown Of Barbed Wire in?
Crown Of Barbed Wire is in the key of A.
What chords do I need for Crown Of Barbed Wire?
You need F5, D5 , B5, C5, E5, A5, G5, A#5, D#5, F#m to play Crown Of Barbed Wire by Metallica.
Do I need a capo for Crown Of Barbed Wire?
No capo is needed to play Crown Of Barbed Wire by Metallica.
How hard is Crown Of Barbed Wire to play on guitar?
Crown Of Barbed Wire by Metallica is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.