Rorke's Drift

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To play the Easy Chords for Rorke's Drift, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: GM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Intro]
[Dm] [Bb] [Gm] [F] [C] [Gm] [F] [C] [Gm] [F] [C] [Gm] [F] [C]

[Dm]News that came that morning told [Bb]that the main force had been slain
[Gm]Chance for peace and justice gone [F]and all talks had been in vain
[C]A prince had been offended and [Gm]he has gone the path of war
[F]Now that 1500 men are dead [C]and the Zulu's at the door
[Gm]Zulus attack
[F]Fight back [C]to back
[Gm]Show them [F]no mercy and
[C]Fire at will
[Dm]Kill or [Bb]be killed
[Gm]Facing, awaiting
[F]A hostile spear, a new [C]frontier, the end is near
[Gm]There's no surrender
[F]The lines must hold, their [C]story told, Rorke's drift controlled
[Gm]Later on that fateful day [F]as they head towards the drift
[C]Stacking boxes, fortify, [Gm]preparations must be swift
[F]Spears and shields of oxen [C]hide facing uniforms and guns
[Dm]As the rifles fire, echoes higher, [Bb]beating like the sound of drums
[Gm]Zulus attack
[F]Fight back [C]to back
[Gm]Show them [F]no mercy and
[C]Fire at will
[Gm]Kill or [F]be killed
[C]Facing, awaiting
[Gm]A hostile spear, a new [F]frontier, the end is near
[C]There's no surrender
[Dm]The lines must hold, their [Bb]story told, Rorke's drift controlled
[Gm]♪
[F]1879, when a [C]few held the line
[Gm]Back to back, attack, [F]the dead are stacked
[C]Where a last stand was [Gm]made, and the empire saved
[F]Back to back, attack, [C]the dead are stacked
[Gm]♪
[F]Zulus attack
[C]Fight back [Dm]to back
[Bb]Show them [Gm]no mercy and
[F]Fire at will
[C]Kill or [Gm]be killed
[F]Facing, awaiting
[C]A hostile spear, a new [Gm]frontier, the end is near
[F]There's no surrender
[C]The lines must hold, their [Gm]story told, Rorke's drift controlled
[F]A hostile spear, a new [C]frontier, the end is near
[Dm]There's no surrender
[Bb]The lines must hold, their [Gm]story told, Rorke's drift controlled

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key Gm (G Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 5

Chord Count 10 Unique Chords

Genre Metal

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Rorke's Drift by Sabaton is played in the key of Gm with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Dm (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut), diikuti Gm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti F (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Rorke's Drift by Sabaton: sounding in Gm (Capo Fret 5, shape Dm) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Gm (Capo on Fret 5 (played in Dm shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bb, F, Eb) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Dm to Bb requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

v – Bb – i – VII – C – A – E – Eb – iv – Ab

Song chords:

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Dm Bb Gm F

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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C A E Eb Cm Ab

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key GM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key DM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 5 transforms fingering into Dm, maintaining Gm sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family GM

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of GM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i Gm Tonic

ii° Adim Supertonic

III A# Mediant

iv Cm Subdominant

v Dm Dominant

VI D# Submediant

VII F Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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KEY: GM • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: v – Bb – i – VII – C – A – E – Eb – iv – Ab • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 5

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Rorke's Drift (Sabaton)?

To play the Easy Chords for Rorke's Drift, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Rorke's Drift?

The original recording key for Rorke's Drift by Sabaton is GM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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[Intro]
[Dm] [Bb] [Gm] [F] [C] [Gm] [F] [C] [Gm] [F] [C] [Gm] [F] [C]

[Dm]News that came that morning told [Bb]that the main force had been slain
[Gm]Chance for peace and justice gone [F]and all talks had been in vain
[C]A prince had been offended and [Gm]he has gone the path of war
[F]Now that 1500 men are dead [C]and the Zulu's at the door
[Gm]Zulus attack
[F]Fight back [C]to back
[Gm]Show them [F]no mercy and
[C]Fire at will
[Dm]Kill or [Bb]be killed
[Gm]Facing, awaiting
[F]A hostile spear, a new [C]frontier, the end is near
[Gm]There's no surrender
[F]The lines must hold, their [C]story told, Rorke's drift controlled
[Gm]Later on that fateful day [F]as they head towards the drift
[C]Stacking boxes, fortify, [Gm]preparations must be swift
[F]Spears and shields of oxen [C]hide facing uniforms and guns
[Dm]As the rifles fire, echoes higher, [Bb]beating like the sound of drums
[Gm]Zulus attack
[F]Fight back [C]to back
[Gm]Show them [F]no mercy and
[C]Fire at will
[Gm]Kill or [F]be killed
[C]Facing, awaiting
[Gm]A hostile spear, a new [F]frontier, the end is near
[C]There's no surrender
[Dm]The lines must hold, their [Bb]story told, Rorke's drift controlled
[Gm]♪
[F]1879, when a [C]few held the line
[Gm]Back to back, attack, [F]the dead are stacked
[C]Where a last stand was [Gm]made, and the empire saved
[F]Back to back, attack, [C]the dead are stacked
[Gm]♪
[F]Zulus attack
[C]Fight back [Dm]to back
[Bb]Show them [Gm]no mercy and
[F]Fire at will
[C]Kill or [Gm]be killed
[F]Facing, awaiting
[C]A hostile spear, a new [Gm]frontier, the end is near
[F]There's no surrender
[C]The lines must hold, their [Gm]story told, Rorke's drift controlled
[F]A hostile spear, a new [C]frontier, the end is near
[Dm]There's no surrender
[Bb]The lines must hold, their [Gm]story told, Rorke's drift controlled