Rush - A Farewell To Kings: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "A Farewell To Kings" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn A Farewell To Kings Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Rush

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "A Farewell To Kings" smoothly on your guitar.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

           Am                F
When they turn the pages of history
            G                      E
When these days have passed long ago
           Am              F
Will they read of us with sadness
         G                  E
For the seeds that we let grow?
    F#         G             F#     G       A
We turned our gaze from the castles in the distance
F#         G           F#      G          A
Eyes cast down on the path of least resistance

Chorus:
 G                               A
Cities full of hatred, fear and lies
 G                                   A
Withered hearts and cruel, tormented eyes
   G                               A
Scheming demons dressed in kingly guise
 G                D              A      B       G
Beating down the multitude and scoffing at the wise

The hypocrites are slandering the sacred halls of Truth
Ancient nobles showering their bitterness on youth
Can't we find the minds that made us strong?
Can't we learn to feel what's right and what's wrong?
What's wrong?

Chorus

Can't we raise our eyes and make a start?
Can't we find the minds to lead us closer to the Heart?


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

Am

Guitar chord Am

D

Guitar chord D

E

Guitar chord E

F

Guitar chord F

F#

Guitar chord F#

G

Guitar chord G

B

Guitar chord B

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "A Farewell To Kings" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "A Farewell To Kings" by Rush.

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