This song is remotely simple, but Im not going to claim that this is the best way of
it. Ive been dying to play an acoustic version of this for a while, so its just a simple
diagram with some fills for emphasis.
Also, apologies for the masses of writing under the chords, theyre basically just
you how I choose to play it ignore them if you wish! And sorry if you cant understand my
of writing this chord structure.. it does make sense, dont worry. Enjoy :) x
Chords Used for Intro and Chorus
Em F# G Ab A B C
e |--0--2--3--4--5--7--8--|
B |--0--2--3--4--5--7--8--|
G |--0--3--4--5--6--8--9--|
D |--2--4--5--6--7--9--10-|
A |--2--4--5--6--7--9--10-|
E |--0--2--3--4--5--7--8--|
Intro
Em F#
(Im sure when you listen to the song youll be able to figure out where it changes with
two chords)
(0:26) Em F# (pm)
(0:37) F# (pm)
(I choose to palm mute this bit to emphasise the lead riff, so you dont have to if you
want to, and if you think that using minor chords works better, I really dont mind,
is just a base for the notes used!)
F#
e|--------------|
B|--------------|
G|--------------|
D|---------2----|
A|---2--4-------|
E|--------------|
F# Ab A B
e|--------------|
B|--------------|
G|--------------|
D|---------7----|
A|---7--9-------|
E|--------------|
F#
e|--------------|
B|--------------|
G|--------------|
D|---------2----|
A|---2--4-------|
E|--------------|
(this bit is a little bit hazy because its played reasonably fast, so Im not entirely
if its correct - here is the rhythm that I use)
F# E
e|--2--2-2--2-2--2-0-0-0-0-0--|
B|--2--2-2--2-2--2-0-0-0-0-0--|
G|--3--3-3--3-3--3-1-1-1-1-1--|
D|--4--4-4--4-4--4-2-2-2-2-2--|
A|--4--4-4--4-4--4-2-2-2-2-2--|
E|--2--2-2--2-2--2-0-0-0-0-0--|
B A
e|--7--7-7--7-7--7-5-5-5-5-5--|
B|--7--7-7--7-7--7-5-5-5-5-5--|
G|--8--8-8--8-8--8-6-6-6-6-6--|
D|--9--9-9--9-9--9-7-7-7-7-7--|
A|--9--9-9--9-9--9-7-7-7-7-7--|
E|--7--7-7--7-7--7-5-5-5-5-5--|
(It works best if you keep up a rhythm with these chords, and any which Ive put in
you dont necessarily need to play for it to sound good, theyre just for added effect. And
the verse, you can just use the normal chord shape, because the barrd chords will start
hurt your hands after a while.. but its much easier to use them for the chorus!)
F# E
You can hide your eyes, you can dim the lights, but they are watching
F#
This is a new time, with a different kind, they are the future
B A
The only one
F# E
This is the final call for the setting sun when they get closer
F#
Now with a fall from grace, they will be done, the show is over
B F#
Its a new dawn
G F#
Just leave this place behind
G F#
Ill clear your bloodshot mind
B A B
They only wanted your life on demand
(C) B (A) F#
This is a better way
F# E
They are standing by, no time to hide, no meeting half way
F#
You were sucking life through the needles eye, this is a new day
B A
And they have won
F# E
We will surrender now, or be outdone, left in the open
F#
Its the cooling of the risen, they are the future
B A B F#
The future
F#
With all your fears combined, the manifest was refined
F#
I know you really tried to understand
F#
This is a new way
(For the above bit, I just keep repeating the F# since youd need power chords to get
song perfect)
Outro
(from 3:28) F#
(3:50) F# B E F#
(3:56) A F# A F#
(4:01) B A Ab F#
B F#
Its a new dawn
Apologies if the outro is wrong, but then you only really need that bit if youre doing
duet with the lead as well. Thank you, and enjoy! x
