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This is War


The song "This is War" by 30 Seconds to Mars is in the key of E minor. It was released as the lead single from their third studio album of the same name in 2009. The song was written by the band's frontman, Jared Leto, who also serves as the lead vocalist. "This is War" talks about standing up against oppression, conflict, and the idea of fighting for what you believe in. The lyrics are powerful and inspiring, with a message of unity and resilience. An interesting fact about the song is that it features a recording of the SpaceX launch countdown. The melody of "This is War" is intense and energetic, blending elements of alternative rock and progressive rock. It starts with a fast-paced drumbeat and builds up with layers of guitars and synthesizers, creating an epic and anthemic sound.

This is War - 30 Seconds to mars

re fa# sol re mi fa# sol
A warning to the people
re fa# sol sol fa# mi
The good and the evil
fa# sol fa#
This is war
re mi fa# sol re mi fa# sol
To the soldier , the civillian
re fa# sol la fa# mi
The martyr , the victim
fa# sol sol
This is war

mi fa# sol sol fa# sol
It’s the moment of truth
mi fa# sol sol fa# sol
and the moment to lie
mi fa# sol sol fa# sol
The moment to live
mi fa# sol sol fa# re
and the moment to die
mi fa# sol sol fa# sol
The moment to fight
mi sol sol fa# sol
The moment to fight
mi sol , mi sol
To fight , to fight
mi MI
To FIGHT!

DO RE MI , DO RE MI
To the right , to the left
DO RE MI DO RE FA MI
We will fight to the death
MI RE DO MI RE DO
To the Edge of the Earth
DO RE FA MI RE
It’s a brave new world
DO RE FA FA MI RE
from the last to the first
DO RE MI , DO RE MI
To the right , to the left
DO RE MI DO RE FA MI
We will fight to the death
MI RE DO MI RE DO
To the Edge of the Earth
DO RE FA MI RE
It’s a brave new world
DO RE SOL SOL SOL
It’s a BRAVE NEW WORLD!