Black Label Society – Overlord Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression & Tab

Black Label Society – Overlord Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression & Tab

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This is the chord progression of Overlord  by Black Label Society on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[INTRO]
E D A (4times)

[VERSE]
E       D             A             E             D             A
The undying embrace of chaos and war
E             D             A             E             D             A
As the oppressed lie writhing down on the floor
E             D             A             E             D          A
This Babylon of fear that you shall know
E             D             A             E             D             A
To rule and suppress, destroy and overthrow

[BRIDGE]
E                                     D                                     C
Kings of this world The servants shall serve
B
Slaves never free
E                         D                         C
Kings of this world all thats to be
B
All that you hear and all that you see

[CHORUS]
E        A             D
I am your overlord
E                         A                  D
Everything above and below
E             A             D
I am your overlord
E                         A             D
The exodus of your will and
E
All that you’ll ever know

[INTRO]
E D A

[VERSE]
E             D             A             E             D             A
This brotherhood of snakes shall Rule and control
E             D             A             E             D             A
The corruption of man his fate And his soul

[BRIDGE]
E                         D                                     C
Kings of this world The servants shall serve
B
Slaves never free
E                         D                                     C
Kings of this world all thats to be
B
All that you hear and all that you see

[CHORUS]
E             A             D
I am your overlord
E                         A                 D
Everything above and below
E             A             D
I am your overlord
E                 A                         D
The exodus of your will and
E
All that you’ll ever know

E
This flame of black which burns So bright
E
For the slaves shall never see
E
The apocalyptic end of the past
E
The new world shall forever be

[SOLO]
E D A (4times)

[VERSE]
E             D             A
The great conspiracy
E             D             A
The betrayal of god
E             D             A
The fires of revolution
E             D                         A
Aimed at the heavens above

[BRIDGE]
E                                     D                                     C
Kings of this world The servants shall serve
B
Slaves never free
E             D             C
Kings of this world all thats to be
B
All that you hear and all that you see

[CHORUS]
E                A             D
I am your overlord
E             A                         D
Everything above and below
E             A             D
I am your overlord
E                         A                   D
The exodus of your will and
E
All that you’ll ever know

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How to play Overlord: key, chords and progression

Overlord by Black Label Society is in the key of A major (three sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯). The song uses 5 chords: E, D, A, C and B.

Listen for E – D – A – E (V – IV – I – V in A major): the song comes back to it again and again. In solfa, that is soh – fah – doh – soh. Once these 4 changes are comfortable, most of the song is done.

Beginner-friendly: almost every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.

Chord diagrams

E chord on guitar (022100)
EE G♯ B
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
A chord on guitar (x02220)
AA C♯ E
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
B chord on guitar (x24442)
BB D♯ F♯

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Overlord chords: questions

What key is Overlord in?

Overlord by Black Label Society is in the key of A major (three sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯).

What chords are in Overlord?

Overlord uses 5 chords: E, D, A, C, B.

What is the chord progression of Overlord?

The main progression is E – D – A – E (V – IV – I – V).

Is Overlord easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Almost every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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