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For Tomorrow

"For Tomorrow" is a song by the Brazilian heavy metal band Shaman, in the original key of B minor. Released in 2002 as a single from their debut album "Ritual", the song was written by lead vocalist Andre Matos. Shaman, formed in 2000, consisted of former Angra members including Ricardo Confessori on drums, Luis Mariutti on bass, and Hugo Mariutti on guitar. The band gained international recognition with their fusion of power metal and progressive rock elements. As for some trivia, "For Tomorrow" was the opening track of their debut album and was well-received by fans and critics alike. The melody of the song blends catchy guitar riffs with powerful vocals, showcasing Shaman's unique sound.
Shaman - For Tomorrow

a a# a d a a# a d
Long ago, the world was one
d e e f e f d
We walked through the ice floes
a a# c a# a g f d
To an unenduring land
d e f g d
Our future, our hope

a a# a d a a# a d
There was something in the air,
d e f e e f
The Age of the Unknown
a a# c a# a g f d
far beyond the sea of trees
d e f g d
The vision laid close

a# a# a g f g a g f
"There's a place where the sun shines brighter
a# c a g f g a g a
There's a mountain that climbs to the stars..."

a a# a d a a# a d
Day and night we built a reign
e e f e f d
With heavenly desire
a a# DO' a# a g f d
Sweat and dreams made up the bricks
e f g d
That raised up our walls

a a# a d a a# a d
Paying tribute to the gods
e f e e f
And blood kept on flowing
a a# DO' a# a g f d
And the lust for knowledge
e f g c
Was the sense of it all

g g a a# a
Fly, fly to the stars,
a a# DO' DO'
reach them on high
c d e f e d c g
Bring back the answers of the night
g a a# a
Roll with the clouds,
a a# DO' DO'
sing with the birds,
'DO d e e f e c d
Cos one day we'll have to say goodbye!

e e f e c c d e f e c d g
Here we go, carrying no longer sorrow
d d c a g f a
Standing up in the wind
d c a g f g a c a g f d
Walk along, marching on for tomorrow
d e f g f e d
In this neverending way

b c b e b c b e
Many years of harmony
e f# g f# e
The message arrived soon
b c d c b a g f#
Three big stars lined up together
e f# g a e
A chill in the air...

a a# a d a a# a d
The high - priest was dressed in black
e f e e f
On top of the stairways
a a# c a# a g f d
Longing for the sacrifice
e f g g
Of those who would dare