Sabaton – Bismarck Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Sabaton – Bismarck Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsF#mEDAC#Bm

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[Intro]
F#m E (x2)

[Verse]
F#m E
From the mist, a shape, a ship, is taking form
D A E
And the silence of the sea is about to drift into a storm
F#m E
Sign of power, show of force
D A E
Raise the anchor, battleship’s plotting its course

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[Pre-Chorus]
C#
Pride of a nation, a beast made of steel
C# D
Bismarck in motion, king of the ocean

[Chorus]
E F#m
He was made to rule the waves across the seven seas
E
To lead the war machine
F#m
To rule the waves and lead the Kriegsmarine
E
The terror of the seas
F#m
The Bismarck and the Kriegsmarine

[Verse]
F#m E
Two thousand men, and fifty thousand tonnes of steel
D A E
Set the course for the Atlantic with the Allies on their heel
F#m E
Firepower, firefight
D A E
Battle Stations, keep the targets steady in sight

[Pre-Chorus]
C#
Into formation, the hunt has begun
C# D
Death and damnation, the fleet is coming

[Chorus]
E F#m
He was made to rule the waves across the seven seas
E
To lead the war machine
F#m
To rule the waves and lead the Kriegsmarine
E
The terror of the seas
F#m
The Bismarck and the Kriegsmarine

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[Instrumental]
F#m E (x2)

[Bridge]
F#m D
At the bottom of the ocean, the depths of the abyss
E F#m
They are bound by iron and blood
F#m E
The flagship of the navy, the terror of the seas
A Bm
His guns have gone silent at last

[Guitar solo]
A E A E
Bm F#m A C#
F#m

[Instrumental]
F#m / F#m / F#m / F#m E
E / E / C#m / C#m E
F#m / F#m / F#m / F#m E
E / E / F#m E / D Bm

[Pre-Chorus]
C#
Pride of a nation, a beast made of steel
C# D
Bismarck in motion, king of the ocean

[Chorus]
E F#m
He was made to rule the waves across the seven seas
E
To lead the war machine
F#m
To rule the waves and lead the Kriegsmarine
E
The terror of the seas
F#m
The Bismarck and the Kriegsmarine

[Outro] (note that the time signatrue changes to 3/4 here)
F#m E
To lead the war machine
F#m
Rule the waves and lead the Kriegsmarine
E
The terror of the seas
F#m
Bismarck and the Kriegsmarine
E
To lead the war machine
F#m
Rule the waves and lead the Kriegsmarine
E
The terror of the seas
F#m
Bismarck and the Kriegsmarine

How to play Bismarck: key, chords and progression

Bismarck by Sabaton is written in F♯ minor (three sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯) and moves through 6 chords: F#m, E, D, A, C# and Bm.

Most of the song cycles through E – F#m – E – D (VII – i – VII – VI in F♯ minor). Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Easier on guitar: put a capo on the 2nd fret and play the shapes Em, D, C, G, B, Am (83% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 50% without a capo). It sounds exactly the same.

Chord diagrams

F#m chord on guitar (244222)
F♯mF♯ A C♯
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 (x46664)
C♯C♯ E♯ G♯
Bm chord on guitar (x24432)
BmB D F♯

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Bismarck chords: questions

What key is Bismarck in?

Bismarck by Sabaton is in the key of F♯ minor (three sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯).

What chords are in Bismarck?

Bismarck uses 6 chords: F#m, E, D, A, C#, Bm.

What is the chord progression of Bismarck?

The main progression is E – F#m – E – D (VII – i – VII – VI).

Is Bismarck easy to play on guitar?

Yes, with a capo: put a capo on the 2nd fret and play the shapes Em, D, C, G, B, Am (83% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 50% without a capo).

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