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Iron Maiden - The Mercenary

Key 0
Ukulele
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 This one is optimized for two guitars (though Maiden play it with three).

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       2x 
 Intro 

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                 'Pay to kill...' 4x 
 Verse: Guitar 1  

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 Verse Melody: Guitar 2

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        'Nowhere to run...' 2x 
 Bridge  

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               enters on second time 
 Bridge Melody 

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 Interlude

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        'Should have no fear...' 2x 
 Chorus : Guitar 1 

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                         on first time 
 Chorus Melody: Guitar 2 

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                         on second time 
 Chorus Melody: Guitar 2 

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                   2x 
 Rhythm for Solo 1 

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                   2x 
 Rhythm for Solo 2 

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 Rhythm for Interlude after Solo 2

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 Interlude after Solo 2

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Source: http://www.azchords.com/i/ironmaiden-tabs-1939/themercenary-tabs-19250.html

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