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Rude Awakenings chords by
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Key: Bb major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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The bed

was still warm where I slept
C
C

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From these hours I wish to forget

With the night still fresh on my breath

I awoke to the grim face of death
Verse 2
C
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G
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I thought it was all just a nightmare
D
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Dsus4
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C
C

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I guess it
G
G

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was true
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D

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Dsus4
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Verse 3


As I crawled across the floor
Dsus4
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for the door

From one room I don't

know to the next

There was nothing familiar around
Dsus4
Dsus4

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C
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And it just ain't my style to
D
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Dsus4
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leave the seat down
Verse 4

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I pulled on my clothes still half in a dream

As I struggled with my conscience & a
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multidirectional stream

(What ya take her for)
G
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I buried my loneliness

with her for the night

Then I left with new symptoms no
D
D

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antidepressant could cure

(What ya take her for)
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She took me for all I was worth
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May I remind you that ain't much at all
Em
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A meaningless gesture in
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D

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the meanest of times
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As it turns out you weren't worth the call
Verse 5
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I though it was all just a nightmare
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I guess it was true
C
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But now I'm left with a
G
G

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daily reminder of you
D
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Verse 6

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With equal surprise she opened her eyes

Sat up and shouted "for christ sakes
D
D

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who the hell are you!"

(What she take ya for)
G
G

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She cooked me my breakfast

then called me a cab

Shoved me out the door

& threw the five dollar
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D

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Fare in my face

(What she take ya for)
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She took me for all I was worth
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May I remind you that ain't much at all
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A meaningless gesture in
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the meanest of times
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As it turns out you weren't worth the call
Verse 7
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I though it was all just a nightmare
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I guess it was true
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But now I'm left with a daily reminder of you
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • D

  • G

  • Dsus4

  • Em

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Rude Awakenings by Dropkick Murphys is Bb major.

The primary chords used in Rude Awakenings are Eb, F, Bb, Fsus4, Gm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, F, Bb, Fsus4, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Rude Awakenings is approximately 154 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Rude Awakenings using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Dropkick Murphys.

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