The Warrior

by Scandal
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Lyrics

You run, run, run (Bm)a way;

it’s your heart that you (G)be tray.

Feed ing on your hun (Bm)gry eyes,

I bet you’re not so civ (G)i lized.

(A)Well, is n’t love prim (Bm)i tive,

a wild gift that you wan (G)na give?

Break out of cap tiv (Bm)i ty

and (G)fol low me, ster e o jun gle child.

(G)Love is the kill,

your heart’s still wild.

(D)Shoot ing at (G)the walls of heart ache, (Bm)bang, bang.

I (G)am the (A)war ri or.

(G)Well, I am the (A)war ri or,

and (D)heart to (A)heart you’ll win,

(G)if you (A)sur vive

(Bm)the war ri or,

the (A)war ri or.

You run, run,

run (Bm)a way;

it’s your heart that you (G)be tray.

Feed ing on your hun (Bm)gry eyes,

I bet you’re not so civ (G)i lized.

(A)Well, is n’t love

prim (Bm)i tive,

a wild gift that you wan (G)na give?

Break out of cap tiv (Bm)i ty

and (G)fol low me, ster e o jun gle child.

(G)Love is the kill, your heart’s still wild.

(D)Shoot ing at (G)the walls of heart ache, (Bm)bang, bang.

I (G)am the (A)war ri or.

(G)Well, I am the (A)war ri or,

and (D)heart to (A)heart you’ll win,

(G)if you (A)sur vive

(Bm)the war ri or,

the (A)war ri or.

(A)war ri or.

I (G)am the (A)war ri or.

(D)Shoot ing at (G)the walls of heart ache,

ing at the walls of the (Bm)war ri or,

I (G)am the (A)war ri or,

and (D)heart to (A)heart you’ll win,

(D)heart to (A)heart you win,

(G)if you sur vive

(Bm)the war ri or

the (A)war ri or.

The Warrior — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Warrior" by Scandal: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “The Warrior”

What key is "The Warrior" by Scandal played in?
The Warrior is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Warrior"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Warrior" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "The Warrior"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Warrior"?
"The Warrior" was originally performed by Scandal. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Warrior"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, Bm, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Warrior" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Warrior" by Scandal. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The Warrior" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Warrior" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.