Standard (EADGBE)
Key:
Chords used:
Intro
Silence:
Cm7--Eb-G#M7---Bb
Distortion:
Cm--Eb-G#---Bb
Verse 1
I remember a year ago I was
standing in the crowd
waiting for my chance to break
through, my chance to live again
Now it seems I've found some friends
who finally understand what it takes
to make this dream come true,
we'll be here till the end.
Chorus
Shake it, break it, get off your feet,
come dance with me and don't you fake it.
(repeat)
Verse 2
Shout and scream my friends,
connect with me and we'll pretend
this night will never end
this night will never end
Just let go you'll see
together we'll do anything
this night will never end
wo oh this night will never end
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge
Oh, wish I could thank you
all for what you have done
and all of the things that
you have shared with me.
Oh, wish I could take you all too
where I must go wish I could take you all
Bb Cm--G#(bass lines)
I'll take you with my heart
Cm--G#
"Dance, get on the floor, shake,
get on the floor, break, get on the floor"
(Repeat)
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro
I'm reaching out here to show
you what we've been through
I think there's something
we can share, that's completely new
or maybe I'm just insane
Shake it break it get off your feet
x3
2.) Waiting
Key:
Chords used:
Intro
x2 x5
Verse 1
Feeling sorrow
for all the things you
had to steal and borrow
Bring back the days we
had before tomorrow
relapse and then collapse
into yourself once more
Chorus
Waiting for this life to change
seems like it's taking me forever
and I can't hold on. This life is breaking
And in the day this life is going to change
seems like it's taking me forever
And I can't hold on. This life is breaking
And in the day
Post Chorus: Dm--C-Dm
Verse 2
But I can't feel
The doctor tells me
to relax and stand still
Prescribe me a new pill
to quell my anger
Wish I could make her pull
herself up off the floor
(Repeat Chorus)
again in the day again
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro
Take time to contemplate who you
are and where you want to go
(Repeat)
Dm--C-Dm
3.) False Pretense
Key:
Chords used:
Intro
Cm-Eb-G#-Fm-Eb-- (x3) Cm-Eb-Bb
Its time to let it go...
Verse 1
The world's got a funny
way of turning round on you
When a friend tries to
stab you right in the face
Losing faith in everything
I thought I hoped I knew
Don't sweat it, (it was)
set on false pretense
Refrain
Betrayed but not gonna
be willing to change
And it doesn't seem likely to fade
Betrayed but not gonna
be willing to change
cu cu cu cuz ya know.....
Chorus
Its Sacrifice
False pretense you'll hurt again
Stop pretending to deny
False pretense you'll hurt again
Verse 2
All along you know you
thought you got the best of me
But you were wrong and I am
laughing right in your face
I can not believe you
claimed you were my family
Dont sweat it its
set on false pretense
(Repeat Refrain and Chorus)
Its time to let it go
Bridge
I can't seem to understand it how
You turned out to be so cold
You tried but were caught red handed
Are you happy with your role?
Its funny to me how you've
turned into such a joke
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro
So play the game until you run out
And play the game into my hand
4.) Face Down
Key:
Chords used:
Intro
Guitar 1: Gm--Eb--Bb--F--
Guitar 2:
G|-10~------|------------|
x3
Verse 1
Palm mute
Hey girl, you know you drive me crazy
One look puts the rhythm in my head
Still I'll never understand why you hang around
I see what's going down
Guitar 2: at down
Cover up with makeup in the mirror
Tell yourself it's never gonna happen again
You cry alone and then he swears he loves you
Chorus
Do you feel like a man when you push her around?
Do you feel better now she falls to the ground
Well, I'll tell you my friend
one day this world's going to end
As your lies crumble down
a new life she has
Scream: found
x2 x2
Verse 2
A pebble in the water makes a ripple effect
Every action in this world will bear a consequence
If you wait around forever you will surely drown
I see what's going down
Sing slower:
I see the way you go and say you're right again
Say your right again Heed my lecture
(Repeat Chorus except last line)
Face down in the dirt she said
"this doesn't hurt"
She said "I've finally had enough"
(Repeat)
Bridge
All scream!!!
One day she will tell you
that she has had enough
It's coming round again
(Repeat)
(Repeat chorus twice)
Outro
One day she will tell you
that she has had enough
It's coming round again
(Repeat)
End on Gm
5.) Misery Loves Its Company
Key:
Chords used:
Intro
Listen close
as we wait for a sound to go
Growl:
It's true we are
we are destined to fail
It's true we are
we are destined to fail
Verse 1
There is a problem
here with our society
The absence of my
tears is my sobriety
I have a growing fear and
you're not helping me
Am I the only one who
realizes it's...
E|-palm-mute---
Chorus 1
...true Beat but I'm not broken
Guide me through with your hand
Lead with your words spoken
Show me how to listen
Verse 2
You're persecuting me
showing hypocrisy
I have a remedy for
(hold)
your insecurity
It's all the same sadly
nobody works for free
Am I the only one who
realizes it's
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Chorus 2
Let your light shine through me
Take this hate I can't release
Help me make the blind see
Misery loves its company
Interlude
Bridge
When I dream, I see dawn turn
into dusk into dusk
(Repeat Chorus 1 and 2)
(Repeat Intro growl)
Outro riff
x2 x2
6.) Cat And Mouse
Key:
Chords used:
Intro
Softly we tremble tonight,
picture perfect fading smiles are all that's left in site,
I said I'd never leave you'll never change
I'm not satisfied with where I'm at in life.
Am I supposed to be happy?
With all I ever wanted, it comes with a price.
Am I supposed to be happy?
With all I ever wanted, it comes with a price.
You said, you said that you would die for me
.
We made plans to grow old,
believe me there was truth in all those stories that I told.
Lost in a simple game cat and mouse are we the same
people as before this came to light?
Am I supposed to be happy?
with all I ever wanted, it comes with a price.
Am I supposed to be happy?
with all I ever wanted, it comes with a price.
You said, you said that you would die for me
You must live for me too...
For me too...yeah, yeah
said that you would die for me
Am I supposed to be happy?
with all I ever wanted, it comes with a price.
Am I supposed to be happy?
with all I ever wanted, it comes with a price
You said, you said that you would die for me.
7.) Damn Regret
Key:
Chords used:
Intro
Verse 1
The moon is shining bright
The mood is feeling right
I'll kiss you on your neck
People will stare but we won't care
We're high above the ground
We're nowhere to be found
Empowered by adrenaline
Feel I've been born again
Again, I am repeating myself
And I know it is kind for you
To sit and pretend
Chorus
Damn regret, I'll try to forget
Don't worry about me 'cause I'm refined
Cast my line to see what's behind
Did you think you'd persuade me to let you go?
Verse 2
I'm wishing you were here
My weakness is my fear
Alone I am myself
No reason left for me to care
Distracted by the sound
I hear footsteps all around
Empowered by adrenaline
Feel I've been born again
Again, I am repeating myself
And I know it is kind for you
To sit and pretend
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge
You're the only one I turn to
When I feel like no one's there
And when I'm lonely in my darkest hour
You give me the power To sit and pretend
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro
Did you think I'd forget?
Did you think I'd surrender myself
to persuade you to let me go?
(Repeat)
D--Bm-A
8.) Atrophy
Key: Bb Similar to FACE DOWN
Chords used: for Standard EADGBe
Chords used: for Drop D
Intro
Don't tell me this is your
last chance to change
Cuz if you do, you would
be
Growl:
telling a lie!!! but
Verse 1
I warned you
What could happen if
you should decide
To live your life
from 9 to 5
And I mourn you
For the detail that
is left unsaid
Is a reminder of
the time you bled
Chorus
Return to days when you knew
you still felt alive
Reveal the way you felt when
You could look inside
Verse 2
They sold you
Everything you need
to fix you up
And you feel good now
but you can't wake up
They found a way
to reassure you
Growl: That everything
would be o-kay
Reach out today now I implore
you to remember who you are
(Repeat chorus)
Bridge
Silence
So you felt it
but you don't know
Why you can't
explain at all
Why you felt it
Cuz you don't know
no you don't know
Distortion:
Break the walls
between building atrophy
Causing all your
problems to recede
Break the walls between
(Break the walls between)
Causing all your pain
(Causing all your pain)
Bass line
You'll never learn
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro
Repeat the Bridge distortion
2nd voice: while singing the outro
Take Back
The beat in your heart
Why Fight
When you can't be bought
(Repeat x4)
Gm---Eb---Gm---Eb-Eb-Eb
9.) 17 Ain't So Sweet
Key:
Chords used:
Intro
Am--G
Verse 1
Well she never was the best
Yeah at following the trends
Stayed one step above the rest
And even though it seemed
Like the world was crashing on her
Didn't let it hold her down
Didn't hold her back
Oh no woah
Chorus
Don't worry you'll show them
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn
There's a scream in your voice
And I hope you will be heard
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it
burn until you're heard
You're heard
Verse 2
Seventeen is just a test
Yeah and I would recommend
That you live with no regrets
And even if it seems
Like the world is crashing on you
You shouldn't let it hold you down
Shouldn't hold you back
Oh no woah
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge
Relax girl
Turn down the lights
No one can see you shining
Relax girl
It'll be alright
No one can stop
you if you try
Point of rhythm is
the fall await in time
To listen to the
beating in your mind
Remember if you seek
then you shall find Woah
Outro
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn
There's a scream in your voice
And I hope you will be heard
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it
burn until you're heard
You're heard
(Repeat twice)
10.) Justify
Key:
Beat: 3/4
Chords used:
- x313xx or x35343
Intro
x means palm mute
Guitar 1: x2
x x x x x x x x x x x x
Guitar 2: Cm--G#--Bb--
Verse 1
Do intro riff
Once there was a time
when we could learn
all the simple pleasantries
a follower should yearn
now all that I can do
is watch them burn
and wish that I could
save them all, or just one
Refrain
Growl:
See the Fake
Sing:
everyday shaking
hands of men, promising the end
Growl:
Hear Him Speak
Sing:
of all the things that we
need to hear to adhere
Chorus 1
Justify, your secrecies
that surmise your cries
I see the way you
look around the bend
is it going to end, when?
Interlude
Cm--
Verse 2
Do intro riff
The visions that I've
seen have left me torn
between the resurrection
and the prophecy unborn
I think that I will
document the fall
and say I hate to say it
but I told you all
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Chorus 2
Justify, your secrecies
that surmise your lies
I see the way you
look around the bend
is it going to end
Bridge
Your side, choose wise
your side
Watch me change in time
When you whispher
Used to blame it's my
message clearer
(Repeat Chorus 1 and 2)
11.) Your Guardian Angel
Key:
Chords used:
Intro
F--C--Dm--Bb-C
Verse 1
When I see your smile
Tears run down my face I can't replace
And now that I'm stronger I've figured out
How this world turns cold and breaks through my soul
And I know I'll find deep inside me I can be the one
Chorus
I will never let you fall
I'll stand up with you forever
I'll be there for you through it all
Even if saving you sends me to heaven
Post chorus:
It's ok. It's ok. It's ok.
Verse 2
Seasons are changing
And waves are crashing
And stars are falling all for us
Days grow longer and nights grow shorter
I can show you I'll be the one
x3
x3
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge
Cuz you're my, you're my
my true love, my whole heart
Please don't throw that away
Cuz I'm here for you
Please don't walk away,
Please tell me you'll stay, stay
F--C--Dm--Bb-C
Verse 3
Use me as you will
Pull my strings just for a thrill
And I know I'll be ok
Though my skies are turning gray
(Repeat Chorus twice)
12.) The Grim Goodbye
This is the most kickass RJA song!!! that has a length of 7:40, so long!!!
I'm going to cover this song and post it on youtube!!! this song is originally
played in Drop C. I just converted it to Standard EADGBe for the lazy people
who are too lazy to tune their guitars. Sounds decent too!!! Their Lead Guitarist
named ELIAS used different MeTALLIC EFECTS in this song, I tabbed them too!!!
Key:
Beat: 3/4
Chords used:
Intro
Whoaa
whoaaaaaa my eyes
Whoaaaaaa close it today
Pre Verse:
Don't you try to take me down
don't you try to take me over
won't you try to break me?
Verse 1
Clean:
The complexities moving in
and I feel that I do
not have the strength
tragedies plaguing me solemnly
Its affecting my will
Metallic Riff 2: ~ means hold
e|-8~-
Distortion:
Then Wait now that I've found you
situations from dark now change to gray
Disregarding my absence of memories
its perpetually blinding me of sanity
and just when I'm giving in
as I try to scale these walls
Jericho falls around me
and I feel that I've strayed too long
E|-palm-mute---
Refrain
Silence:
And darkness is fading in
and darkness is real
x2 x2 x2
Chorus 1
Ohhhhhh
Ohhhh my eyes
ohhhhhhh
closing slowly
Growl: I try
Interlude
Verse 2
Fate seems to recreate
I just can not escape
Something holds me down and
makes me act a way
I can't explain
Even now I can feel it
coming over me choking me
as I'm falling behind
You can say you know me
but you have no clue what
my dreams could show you
E|-palm-mute---
(Repeat Refrain and Chorus 1)
Refrain 2
Do Refrain 1 silence riff
Growl:
I
Can't
Can't win tell me who you see
I feel something deep inside me
I feel deep inside
Bridge
I feel something deep inside me
and I can't let this go whoa
I feel something deep inside me
and I can't let this go whoa (growl)
Lie as I try to steer clear
and I try to stay sober
This is taking me over
And my dreams complicate it
Growl:
I just can not let this go
I tried so many times to tell you
I just I can not let this go
I just can not win
Interlude
Verse 3
See you
I see you falling away
I see you you
Killing me soflty
I see you you falling
away I see you you
Verse 4
Don't take what's in front of me
open eyes can see I have everything
Tell you don't take what's in front of me
tell you don't take what's in me
E|-palm mute---|-palm mute---|
E|-palm mute---|-palm mute---|
Interlude
x3
Chorus 2
Growl:
Lie
which one lied
When I feel it come a way
way ohhh
that's why I try lie
Interlude
E|-palm mute---
Verse 5
I see you coming my way
dreams may fall more everyday
(metallic riff 9)
I see you looking my way
Growl:
And I've tried just to separate dreams from
reality watch to satisfy this wanting
Try to stay righteous try to
stay sober but then I can't win
Outro
Silence:
And I know you and I
know you and I know you
Growl:
Lie
x2 x2
|-5-
13.) Love Seat
Key:
Chords used:
Intro
C--Am-- x2
Verse 1
My love's like an arm chair
It's inclined to recline
And sweep you off of your feet
My structure is perfect
There's no flaw in design
A decent buy for you
There's no rest for a luxury
There's no rest for me
Chorus
Her eyes are watering
I said we're better
off this way Things change
Its happening everyday
He'll come and take my place
And show you things that
I just couldn't face
We'll sit and sing a song
Of what we did wrong
Verse 2
Now that I'm used up
And my arms start to fade
You can pay to upgrade
Or you can replace me
Finalize my demise
A new surprise for you
There's no rest for a luxury
There's no rest for me
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge
Don't tell me the
worst is over now
Don't tell me what I
can see with my eyes
Don't tell me the
worst is over now
Bend my will again
Then mend it straight
(Repeat chorus)
Outro
And maybe Ill regret you
And maybe Ill regret you
And maybe Ill regret you
Its all in my mind
All in my mind
(Repeat)
Bass Line: while doing outro
End on C
14.) Disconnected
Key:
Chords used:
Intro
G--Am--F x2
Verse 1
You know that you are
the center of my attention
and you leave me no choice
Tripping on to the floor
looking at my reflection
as I follow the chord to your voice
as it rings on through
your voice clearly receptive
like the day we met I knew
Chorus
Don't hang up on me, cause
I'm hung up on you
don't tell me how to feel
like you always do
I know you're right
I don't want to fight
is this how our story ends
or a new chapter begins?
Verse 2
As the days roll by
can't help myself
just sit and wonder why
was it something I said
something I did my girl?
Your wilted roses make me cry
a sentimental sign of rejection
as I follow the chord to your voice
as it rings on through
your voice clearly receptive
like the day we met I knew
(Repeat Chorus)
(Repeat Intro)
(Rpeat Chorus twice)
15.) 20 Hour Drive
Key:
Chords used:
Intro
Yeah!
Verse 1
Now it's falling around you
pickup the pieces you know they wont fit
tear drops are falling down like rain
ocean water around you
I see it coming round again, I know
Refrain
now I realize that I'll be fine
and I'll forget you
Chorus
Will you ever learn
that there's more to life
than helping yourself?
will I reach out my hand
and stop you from falling
which starts this over again
Verse 2
This time there's no where left to talk
as I run down the boardwalk
trying hard to forget your face I know
wish I could finally find the strength
to open up your letters
I think, I'll throw them all away instead
(Repeat Refrain and Chorus)
Bridge
Don't know if I can bring myself
to open up your letters
maybe I'll throw them all away
forget you all together
know now I'm waiting back at home
know now I'm waiting back at home
and I am starving for affection
affection.......
(Repeat)
Outro
Now it's falling around you
pickup the pieces you know they wont fit
16.) Kins And Carolls
Key:
Chords used:
Intro
-- x2
then: ---
Verse 1
I sit around and think about
all the times we shared
all the time G/B
I wonder what you dream about
Where you go and have been
all the time
You broke my heart
You broke my heart again
and now i know
Chorus 1
If this is a test i'm
gonna fail it my best
the only way to stay true
And this is my destiny
and there is no helping me
life is bitter sweet
Verse 2
Things change although
they seem the same
and there'll be no more
waiting for your lies
I found someone
else just like you
and now it's
starting to unwind
all the time
We fell apart
you broke my heart again
and now I know
Chorus 2
If this is a test i'm
gonna fail it my best
the only way to stay true
And this is my destiny
and there is no helping me
life better sweet.
Bridge
You say it's time to
get over the pain
I still I still love her
You say it's time to
get over the pain
I still I still love her
Yeah yeah
I still love her
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Outro
You say it's time to
get over the pain
I still I still love her
(Repeat)
I still love her
17.) Angels Cry
Key:
Chords used;
Intro
x2
Verse 1
Well its hard to explain
but Il'l try if you let me
Well its hard to sustain
I'll cry if you let me
This doesn't change the way i feel
about you or your place in my life
(please don't cry)
Can't you see I'm dying here a shot of
broken heart that is chased with fear?
Chorus
Angels cry
when stars collide
I can't eat
and I can't breathe
I wouldn't want it
any other way
Interlude
x2
x2
Verse 2
Intentions that were
pure have turned obscure
seconds into hours
minutes into years
Don't ask me why
(please don't cry)
I can't tell you lies
(Repeat Chorus twice)
Bridge
My heart burns through
My chest to the floor
Tearing me silently
although abruptly
words cant hide as I'm
taking you home
and I tried to see
tried to understand your
words as I'm taking you home
(Repeat Chorus Twice)
18.) Home Improvement
Key:
Chords used: Drop D only
/ - x143xx
Chords used: Standard EADGBe
/ - x143xx
E - 022100 or 079900
Intro
B---Ebm--E-F#
Verse 1
A silhouette waits outside my window
I jump up and I shout to see if your there
There's nothing but cold sharp air
And I wake up, another day without you
Take a breath from cigarettes
I got time to spare, its
better when you're not here
Chorus
Say you love me, you can
lie if it is comforting and I
Won't even mind it so bad
won't even find it so sad
Please see that I've changed I
sealed the cracks in my window panes
And I, won't even mind it
so bad won't even find it so sad
Verse 2
I'm not sick I'm not
weird I'm simply in love
You must try to understand
you were sent from above
You say you hate me well that's
just fine I will wait
till the end of time
(Repeat Chorus)
Interlude
--B/E- x2
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro
Loving you is the only thing I ever knew
letting go is the hardest thing ill ever do
I don't even mind it so bad
I don't even find it so sad today
19.) Getting By
Key:
Chords used;
Intro
F--F
F--C/E-Dm--C/E-F--Dm-C/E(hold)
Verse 1
We're caught in a cross roads
Me and my friends
Just trying to figure out
Now what, to do with ourselves
Working my day job
I feel I'm selling out
Steppin up to take my role
As a consumer and nothing else
I can see the window closing
On all of my dreams
Should I stand and
watch them all fade out
Except normality?
Refrain
I...
I don't care about getting by
No...
No I don't care about getting
Chorus
Wasting I can't be found again
Wasting I know I'll see you someday
Wasting I know be found again
Wasting I know I'll see you someday
Interlude
F--C/E-Dm
Verse 2
Now sit there and judge me
For the things that I say
But you don't understand pain
And I pity you anyway
But for those of you who hear me
We are strong
So come and follow me
Somewhere else
(Repeat Chorus)
Post Chorus:
I do not care about getting by....
(Repeat)
Interlude
Dm--
Bridge
Break me down...
Bring me down...
Will you save us?
Will you save us?
Break!
I
I do not care, I do not care...
About getting by