Rock N Roll Damnation
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Ok this is one of my favourite AC/DC tracks. It's easy
and fun to play.
The intro arrpeggios are played over the chords A and D.
A D
E|---------------------------|
B|----------8------------7---|
B|--------9------------7-----| 2 times
D|------7------------7-------|
A|---0------------5----------|
E|---------------------------|
The main riff is rock and roll itself. Perhaps one of the
most used rock rythyms going - it still sounds fresh on this
album - even in 1994 !!
A
E|---------------------------------------|
B|------3--3-po-2-----3-3-po-2-----------|
G|------2--2----2-----2-2----2-----------|
D|------4 -4-po-2-----4-4-po-2-----------|
A|---0--0--0----0--0--0-0----0--3-4-0----|
E|---------------------------------------|
Try experimenting with this rythym until you get the
right feel. IT IS FUN !!!
lyrics
[Verse]
y' say that that you play too loud
well baby that's tough
y'say that you got too much
can't get enough
tell you that you look a fool
baby I'm a fool for you
say that you're my disease
well, shake your stuff
[Chorus]
G5 D/F# A5
It's a Rock and Roll damnation
G5 D/F## A5
ma's own whipping boy
G5 D/F# A5
rock and roll damnation
D5
take a chance
E5
while you still got a choice
[Verse 2]
you say that you want respect
honey grow up
everything that you've done for me
well thanks a lot
c'mon, get up off your bended knees
y'can , set your mind at ease
my temperature's running hot
and I've been waiting all night for a bite of what
you've got,and
[Chorus]
Intro section over the lyrics:
just a boy with a toy ( ??? )
come on and take your choice
cos you're way out of reach
living in your sin you gotta practise what you preach
[Chorus]
G5 D/F# A5
It's a Rock and Roll damnation
G5 D/F## A5
ma's own whipping boy
G5 D/F# A5
rock and roll damnation
G5 ( not D this time )
take a chance
D5
while you still got a choice
Back to the main riff for the solo which I can't get to
sound right - but I know that just as the vocals come
back in the solo is playing something like:
E|-----------17------------|
B|---------------------17--|
G|---16b-16b---16b-16b-----| repeatedly.
D|-------------------------|
A|-------------------------|
E|-------------------------|
try messing around with this. It's easier to stumble across
by playing than writing it down !!
Finally, the chords G and D/F# are the standard AC/DC stuff
G D/F# note no major or minor tonalities
E|---x------x--|
B|---3------3--|
G|---0------2--|
D|---0------0--|
A|---x------0--|
E|---3------2--|
I hope you enjoy it !!!
Rock and Rooooolllllllllllllllllllll !!!
Adrian Mayes
amayes@esoc.bitnet
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How to play Rock N Roll Damnation
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 A. 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.