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A View To A Kill


"A View To A Kill" is a song by Duran Duran, originally released in the key of A minor. It was written and composed by the band members Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Andy Taylor, Roger Taylor, and Nick Rhodes. The song was recorded for the soundtrack of the 1985 James Bond film of the same name. It became Duran Duran's first and only number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Interestingly, it was also the last Bond theme to be recorded in the 1980s. The melody of "A View To A Kill" features a catchy synth-driven intro, dynamic verses, and a memorable chorus, showcasing the distinct new wave sound that characterized the band.

A View To A Kill ( 007 - A View To A Kill ) - Duran Duran

C C a# a# a# g a# C D C
Meeting you with a view to a kill
C C C a# a# a# a# a# C D C
Face to faces , secret places , feel the chill

g g g C D
Night fall covers me
D C D C D D# D C
But you know the plans I'm making
g g C D
Still overseas ,
D# C D# C F G F D# F F
Could it be the whole lot opening wide
F# D# F#
A sacred why
D# F# G# F# D# F
mystery gaping inside
D# F# D# F#
the weekends why

D# F# G# G# G# G# F# D# F#
Until we dance into the fire
D# F# G# G# D# F# G# A# G#
That fatal kiss is all we need
G# G# F# D# F#
Dance into the fire
D# F# G# G# D# F# G# A# A#
To fatal sounds of broken dreams
G# G# F# D# F#
Dance into the fire
D# F# G# G# D# F# G# A# G#
That fatal kiss is all we need
G# G# F# D# F#
Dance into the fire

C C a# a# a# g a# C D C
The choice for you is the view to a kill
C C C a# a# a# a# a# C D C
Between the shades assassination standing still

g g g C D
First crystal tears ,
D C D C D D# D C
Fallen of snowflakes on your body
g g g C D
First time in years
D# C D# C F G F D# F F
To drench you skin of lover's rosy stain
F# D# F# D# F# G# F# D# F F
A chance to find the phoenix for the flame
D# F# D# F#
A chance to die

D# F# G# G# G# G# F# D# F#
But can we dance into the fire
D# F# G# G# D# F# G# A# G#
That fatal kiss is all we need
G# G# F# D# F#
Dance into the fire
D# F# G# G# D# F# G# A# A#
To fatal sounds of broken dreams
G# G# F# D# F#
Dance into the fire
D# F# G# G# D# F# G# A# G#
That fatal kiss is all we need
G# G# F# D# F#
Dance into the fire

F# G# G# G# A# A# A# G# F# G#
When all we see is the view to a kill . . .