Save Your Generation
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From: zink@uiuc.edu (Dan Zink)
transcribed by Dan Zink (zink@uiuc.edu)
verse:
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-----6-----4-----8-----4--
--3--6--2--4--4--8--6--4--
--3--4--2--2--4--6--6--2--
--1-----0-----2-----4-----
chords are palm muted, and each played 8 times in a row. repeat this
sequence for the verse
pre-chorus:
-------- play the f# a few times, and then
-------- play the b. repeat this a few times
-----4--
--4--4--
--4--2--
--2-----
chorus:
----------------------- again, play each chord
----------------------- several times (rhythm is not
-----8--6--4-----4----- shown). also, at the end of
--4--8--6--4--6--4--4-- each part, play the pre-
--4--6--4--2--6--2--4-- chorus thing
--2-----------4-----2--
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-----8--6--4--7--6--9--4-----
--4--8--6--4--7--6--9--4--4--
--4--6--4--2--5--4--7--2--4--
--2-----------------------2--
other part:
F# D
you ..
E D
to ..
F# D
you ..
E C#
to ..
(palm muting)
F# D
the ...
E D
some ..
F# D
a simple rule:
C#
every ...
How to play Save Your Generation
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.