Freak on a Leash
View chords used in this chart
e----------------7----------------------
B-------5-----------------6------------
G---------------------------------------
D---------------------------------------
A----------------------------------------
E----------------------------------------
Gtr. 2 (Slightly after Gtr. 1):
e---0----3------0---------------------
B--------------------------------------
G--------------------------------------
D--------------------------------------
A--------------------------------------
E---------------------------------------
Fig. two (hit the E string really hard, the A string lightly):
e---------------------------------------
B---------------------------------------
G---------------------------------------
D---------------------------------------
A------5-6-5-0-5------6-7-6---5-6-7-8
E------5-6-5-0-5------6-7-6---5-6-7-8
Fig. three (hit the E string really hard, the A string lightly):
e---------------------
B---------------------
G---------------------
D---------------------
A6-7-6---5-6-7-8
E6-7-6---5-6-7-8
Barre the following chords for Fig. four (see chorus):
A C D
Fig. five (During Jonathan's ad lib):
e-0-0--13-13--0----13-13-12-13-12-13
Fig. six (The "guitar solo:" play with tons of distortion):
Barre: E F F# G
Now here's how it goes:
Intro: Fig. 1 (2x)
Verse 1:
Fig. 1
Fig.1
Fig. 1
Fig.1
Verse 2:
Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Bridge:
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Chorus:
A C D
A C D
A C D
A C D
Then there's a nifty bass riff that you can play without distortion:
E---5-4-3-2
Verse 3:
Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Fig.1
Bridge
Chorus
Ad-lib:
Drums
umm na na umm na na ema
umm na na umm na na ema
Fig. five
umm na na umm na na ema
Fig. five
umm na na umm na na ema
GO!
E F F# G (4x)
E F F# G
E F F# G
E F F# G
E F F# G
Chorus
How to play Freak on a Leash
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.