The Oath

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Riff. 1

Solo

Key:
/    = slide up
\    = slide down
b    = bend (whole step)
b^   = bend (1/2 step)
b^^  = bend (1 1/2 steps)
pb   = pre-bend
r    = release-bend
r^   = release-bend half-step
h^   = hammer-on
p^   = pull-off
~    = Vibrato
*    = Natural Harmonic
#(#) = Trill
**   = Artificial Harmonic
x    = Muted String (Palm Muting)
X    = Muted String (Fretboard Muting)
"The Oath"
        --  Paul Stanley

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Like a blade of a sword I am forged in flame
Fiery hot

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Tempered steel fire-bright to the night I take
I fear not

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   Now compelled by something I cannot see
   I go forth surrendering to history

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     Your glory, I swear I ride for thee
     Your power, I trust it rides with me
     Your servant, I am and ever shall I be

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Through a dream
   I have a come to an ancient door
Lost in the mist

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I have been there a hundred times or more
Pounding my fists

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   Now inside, the fire of the ancient burns
   A boy goes in and suddenly a man returns

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     Your glory, I swear I ride for thee
     Your power, I trust it rides with me
     Your servant, I am and ever shall I be
[Solo] w/[Rhythm Fig. 6]

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I gave my word and gained a key
I gave my heart and set it free
There's no turning back from this odyssey
Because I feel so alive suddenly
And I wonder, is this really me?

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Like a blade of a sword I am forged in flame
Fiery hot

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Tempered steel fire-bright to the night I take
I fear not

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   Now compelled by something I cannot see
   I go forth surrendering to history
[Rhythm Fig. 5] then [Rhythm Fig. 1 w/end.3] w/[Riff. 1]
     Your glory, I swear I ride for thee
     Your power, I trust it rides with me
     Your servant, I am and ever shall I be