Subdivisions
Rush
Learn how to play Subdivisions by Rush with a complete chord chart, highlighted chords and a layout optimized for mobile.
[Intro: ]F#
Bm A Bm A
F# Bm A Bm A Bm A
G A Bm G A Bm
G A Bm G A Bm
F#
F#
Sprawling on the fringes of the city
Bm A
In geometric order
Bm A
An insulated border
Bm A
In between the bright lights
G A Bm G A F#
And the far unlit unknown
F#
Growing up it all seems so one-sided
Bm A
Opinions all provided
Bm A
The future pre-decided
Bm A
Detached and subdivided
G A Bm
In the mass production zone
G A Bm G A Bm
Nowhere is the dreamer or the misfit so alone
(Subdivisions)
G A Bm
In the high school halls
G A Bm
In the shopping malls
G A Bm
Conform or be cast out
(Subdivisions)
G A Bm
In the basement bars
G A Bm
In the backs of cars
G A Bm
Be cool or be cast out
G A Bm
Any escape might help to smooth
A Bm
The unattractive truth
A G A Bm
But the suburbs have no charms to soothe
A Bm
The restless dreams of youth
(G A Bm A Bm A)
(F#)
F#
Drawn like moths we drift into the city
Bm A
The timeless old attraction
Bm A
Cruising for the action
Bm A
Lit up like a firefly
G A Bm G A F#
Just to feel the living night
F#
Some will sell their dreams for small desires
Bm A
Or lose the race to rats
Bm A
Get caught in ticking traps
Bm A
And start to dream of somewhere
G A Bm
To relax their restless flight
G A Bm G A Bm
Somewhere out of a memory of lighted streets on quiet nights...
(Subdivisions)
G A Bm
In the high school halls
G A Bm
In the shopping malls
G A Bm
Conform or be cast out
(Subdivisions)
G A Bm
In the basement bars
G A Bm
In the backs of cars
G A Bm G A Bm
Be cool or be cast out
(G A Bm A Bm A)
(G A Bm)
G A Bm
Any escape might help to smooth
A Bm
The unattractive truth
A G A Bm
But the suburbs have no charms to soothe
A Bm
The restless dreams of youth
G A F#m
G A Bm
G A F#m
G A Bm D
G A F#m
G A Bm
G A F#m
G A Bm D
G A Bm
G A F#m
G G G G
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How to play Subdivisions
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.