Monolith (acoustic)
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Intro riff:
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verse 1:
F# G F# G F# G F# G F#
Is this wrong of me? I've come so far, so fast
G F# G F#
I'm in the dark about a lot of things
G F# D
Seems so real, to me!
F# G F#
I've consecrated!
G F# G F#
I wish that I could hate it
G F# G F# G F#
I saw my bloody hands come clean, before my eyes!
Chorus 1:
Bm G F# E F#
And I hear my wants and needs again, can you help me?
Bm G F# E F#
And I hear a different kind again, someone stop me
Bm G F# E F#
And I feel the strain inside my mind, am I crazy?
Bm G F# E F#
And I need to shed my skin, reveal this monolith within
Post Chorus:
Bm (a few measures rhythmically)
verse 2:
F# G F# G F# G F# G F#
Visions plague my dreams, oh god, what beast did this?
G F# G F#
I couldn't have: oh Jesus, I just don't know
G F# D F# G
What's inside, of me?
F# G F#
I've desecrated!
G F# G F#
My god, I love to hate it!
G F# G F# G F#
My hands are bloody again, there's no reason why!
Chorus 2:
Bm G F# E F#
And I hear my wants and needs again, can you help me?
Bm G F# E F#
And I hear a different kind again, someone stop me
Bm G F# E F#
And I feel the strain inside my mind, am I crazy?
Bm G F# E F#
And I need to shed my skin, reveal this monolith within
Post Chorus 2 :
Bm (a few measures rhythmically)
Solo break (same chords as verse, Corey does a melodic vocal improvisation "Aaaaah")
Chorus 3:
Bm G F# E F#
And I hear my wants and needs again, can you help me?
Bm G F# E F#
And I hear a different kind again, someone stop me
Bm G F# E F#
And I feel the strain inside my mind, am I crazy?
Bm G F# E F#
And I need to shed my skin, reveal this monolith within
Outro:
B A B
Within!
B A B
Within!
B A B
Within!
B A B
Within!
(x2)
How to play Monolith (acoustic)
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 F#. 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.