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Intro:
 
D Bm G
eb|-2--------0----3----|-2--------0----3----|-2--------0----3----|-2--------0----3----|
Bb|-3--------3----3----|-3--------3----3----|-3--------3----3----|-3--------3----3----|
Gb|-2--------2----2----|-2--------2----2----|-4--------4----4----|-0--------0----0----|
Db|-0--------0----0----|-0--------0----0----|--------------------|-0--------0----0----|
Ab|--------------------|--------------------|--------------------|--------------------|
Eb|--------------------|--------------------|--------------------|--------------------|
 
D
I wanna be more discreet,
Bm G D
I want em all to quit following me
(D)
In the walls held captive, lives a mouse,
Bm G D
I don't have the guts to kick him out
(D)
In the bars where I live, lives someone
Bm G D
who I woulda hated when I was young
 
A
When I swore life had a purpose
Bm
When I was sure the whole things worth it
C
Damn the days we took for granted
G A
Never again will I let anyone close to me
 
D F#m G A D F#m G A
Me and the rodent in the wall have more in common after all
 
Bm G
 
D
So burn the fucker down, I don't care anymore
Bm G D
I'll let it all go
(D)
Cause if this is what you want, I understand
Bm G D
Good luck with the guilt left on your hands
 
A
I've tried running, I've tried hiding
Bm
I've tried everything but dying
C
Damn the days we took for granted
G A
Never again will I let anyone close to me
 
D F#m G A D F#m G A
Me and the rodent in the wall have more in common after all
 
RIFF (see below:) D F#m G F#m Em (4x)
Bm G
 
D Em F#m G D Em F#m G
I am only bad news I am only bad news, I am only
 
Bm G D Em F#m G
bad news, news for you
 
RIFF: D F#m G F#m Em (4x)
 
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Riff:
eb|-----------------|
Bb|-----------------|
Gb|-7---7-----------|
Db|-7---7-----------|
Ab|-5---5---4-5-4-2-|
Eb|---------2-3-2-0-|

How to play Rodent

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is D. 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.

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