The Ripper
View chords used in this chart
A#m - x13321
C - x32010
[Intro]
Fm D# C#
Fm D# C# A#m
[Verse 1]
Fm
We’ll brave this storm
G#
together It looks like we’re
A#m
in for nasty weather
Fm
For too long we’ve
been the villain
G#
Our rhetoric was
A#m
unfulfilling
[Verse 2]
Fm
No time for contemplating
G# A#m
Sick and tired of masquerading
Fm
This mountain is hard to climb
G#
Those with weak minds
A#m
will get left behind
[Refrain 1]
C#
There is a constant battle
Fm
between our hearts and minds
C#
What is your motivation
D# C
to leave it all behind?
[Chorus 1]
Fm C#
You’ve got to break me down
G# A#m
again to make me come alive
Fm C#
You’ve got to tear me up
G# C
inside and I’ll rebuild in time
Fm C#
You’ve got to break me down
G# A#m
to make me come alive
Fm C#
You’ve got to tear me up
G# C
inside and I’ll rebuild in time
Let’s come alive!
[Post Chorus] Guitar Solo
Fm D# C#
Fm D# C# A#m
[Verse 3]
Fm
Heartbeats are synchronized
G# A#m
While keeping all eyes on
Fm
the prize now Road rash
and third degree burns
G# A#m
All a part of lessons
learned and
[Verse 4]
Fm
The hits will keep on coming
G# A#m
Like a freight train always
Fm
running Life rips you down
G#
in time With tattered flesh
A#m
stand tall you have a spine
[Refrain 2]
C#
Don’t let your scars and
Fm
flaws be how you are defined
C#
You’re stronger than you know
D# C
it comes from deep inside
[Chorus 2/Outro]
Fm C#
You’ve got to break me down
G# A#m
again to make me come alive
Fm C#
You’ve got to tear me up
G# C
inside and I’ll rebuild in time
Fm C#
You’ve got to break me down
G# A#m
to make me come alive
Fm C#
You’ve got to tear me up
G# C
inside and I’ll rebuild in time
Fm
Let’s come alive!
How to play The Ripper
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#m. 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.