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Firing Line Chords by Molly Hatchet

Firing Line chords by Molly Hatchet

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Firing Line by Molly Hatchet: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights

"Firing Line" by Molly Hatchet features the band's signature Southern rock sound with dual guitar harmonies by Dave Hlubek and Duane Roland. The song showcases aggressive riffing and melodic solos, typical of Molly Hatchet's guitar-driven style. The bassline, played by Banner Thomas, provides a solid foundation for the guitars to shine. Produced by Tom Werman, the track is a standout on their 1981 album "Take No Prisoners."
  • Difficulty: Intermediate 💪
Key: Am

Intro:

Am   F  G  Am   F  G


Verse 1:
         Am
I've got blood hounds runnin' down my trail
     C               G    D
On a warm hot summer july night
          Am
It wasn't me who killed my old ladies man
       C                                 G     D
It was she who done it   I'll prove the man I am
      Am
I was runnin' and hidin'   Hidin' and runnin' yeah
C                   G     D
Duval county to the gator line
Am
Guns a blazin' I'm a man on the run
    C                   D
Not looking back to see what I've done
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Pre-Chorus:
          F      G          Am
It wasn't me who pulled the trigger
       F          G       Am
On the other side of that gun
       F       G          Am
It was you who pulled the trigger
   F             G      Em   G
To cause all the damage done


Chorus:
             Am
Walkin' on a fine line
          F              G
It wasn't me who made mistakes
                 Am
Standing' in the firing' line
          F               G
I'm gonna break out these prison gates


Verse 2:
     Am
As I lie awake into the night
  C                         G
I feel the wrongs I'm gonna stand up and fight
D            Am
Wouldn't you know, no, it wasn't me
     C                              G         D
Just like they said, I'll prove the man I can be


Pre-Chorus:
          F      G          Am
It wasn't me who pulled the trigger
       F          G       Am
On the other side of that gun
       F       G          Am
It was you who pulled the trigger
   F             G      Em   G
To cause all the damage done


Chorus:
             Am
Walkin' on a fine line
          F              G
It wasn't me who made mistakes
                 Am
Standing' in the firing' line
          F               G
I'm gonna break out these prison gates
             Am
Walkin' on a fine line
          F              G
It wasn't me who made mistakes
                 Am
Standing' in the firing' line
          F               G              N.C.
I'm gonna break out these prison gates


Guitar Solo:
Am   F  C  Am    F  C  Am
F  C  Am    C  D  Em D# D C
G  Am


Piano Solo:
F  G  Am    F  G  Am
F  G  Am    F  G  Am Bm C D  C


Pre-Chorus:
          F      G          Am
It wasn't me who pulled the trigger
       F          G       Am
On the other side of that gun
       F       G          Am
It was you who pulled the trigger
   F             G      Em
To cause all the damage done
          G
Cause you know I've been


Chorus:
             Am
Walkin' on a fine line
          F              G
It wasn't me who made mistakes
                 Am
Standing' in the firing' line
          F               G
I'm gonna break out these prison gates
             Am
Walkin' on a fine line
          F              G
It wasn't me who made mistakes
                 Am
Standing' in the firing' line
          F               G
I'm gonna break out these prison gates


Outro:
             Am        C Dm F  G
Walkin' on a fine line
                Am            F  G  Em D# D   Am
Standing in the firing' line

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