Tom: Gb
Eb Tuning
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)
A cool song off of "The Elder". I personally like alot of the playing on this album, most fans
either LOVE it or HATE it. I personally love it, It's a big stretch for KISS, but it works. This
songs is one of the best. The solo is simple and rememberable, a trademark KISS staple. It has a
riff that is similar to "Keep Me Comin" which is on the follow-up to "The Elder, "Creatures Of
The Night".
Rhythm Fig. 1
end. 1
end. 2
end. 3
Rhythm Fig. 2
end. 1
Rhythm Fig. 3
Rhythm Fig. 4
Rhythm Fig. 5
Rhythm Fig. 6
Rhythm Fig. 7
Riff. 1
Solo
"The Oath"
-- Paul Stanley
[Rhythm Fig. 1 w/end.1]
[Rhythm Fig. 1 w/end.2]
[Rhythm Fig. 2 w/end. 1]
Like a blade of a sword I am forged in flame
Fiery hot
[Rhythm Fig. 2]
Tempered steel fire-bright to the night I take
I fear not
[Rhythm Fig. 4]
Now compelled by something I cannot see
I go forth surrendering to history
[Rhythm Fig. 5]
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
[Rhythm Fig. 3]
[Rhythm Fig. 2 w/end. 1]
Through a dream
I have a come to an ancient door
Lost in the mist
[Rhythm Fig. 2]
I have been there a hundred times or more
Pounding my fists
[Rhythm Fig. 4]
Now inside, the fire of the ancient burns
A boy goes in and suddenly a man returns
[Rhythm Fig. 5]
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]
[Rhythm Fig. 7]
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?
[Rhythm Fig. 2 w/end. 1]
Like a blade of a sword I am forged in flame
Fiery hot
[Rhythm Fig. 2]
Tempered steel fire-bright to the night I take
I fear not
[Rhythm Fig. 4]
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