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Key
A Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
A · E · F#m · D
One of the most iconic metal riffs of all time. The acoustic chord version captures the song’s energy with simple open chords.
Metal (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use palm muting on the verse chords and open strumming on the chorus for dynamics.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
Crazy, but that’s how it goes
E
Millions of people living as foes
F#m
Maybe it’s not too late
D A
To learn how to love and forget how to hate
Verse 2
A
Mental wounds not healing
E
Life’s a bitter shame
F#m
I’m going off the rails on a crazy train
D A
I’m going off the rails on a crazy train
Chorus
A E F#m D
I’ve listened to preachers, I’ve listened to fools
A E F#m D
I’ve watched all the dropouts who make their own rules
A E F#m D
One person conditioned to rule and control
A E F#m D
The media sells it and you live the role
Outro
A
Going off the rails on a crazy train
E A
Going off the rails on a crazy train