The Rules
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Intro:
F#m E (3x)
F#m E Amaj7
Dsus2
Legs scream at bikes and bikes scream at trucks
A
And motorists curse their lousy luck
Dsus2
Crossing guard's not doing his job
A Amaj7
And traffic's not about to stop for the first causality
Dsus2 A
Of thought it's the rules, it's the rules
Amaj7
Dsus2
Super farmer's bent on the cover of Time
A
The moralist screams he's all mine
Dsus2
So the bard isn't doing her job the vacuum night
A Amaj7
The darkest rites the small quarantined thoughts
Dsus2 A
It's the rules, it's the rules
F#m E (3x)
F#m E Amaj7
Dsus2
Salesman says this vacuum's guaranteed it
A
Could suck an ancient virus from the sea
Dsus2
It could put the dog out of a job
A Amaj7
Could make the traffic stop so little thoughts can safely get across
Dsus2 A
It's the rules, it's the rules
Dsus2 A
Guaranteed or not it's the rules
Amaj7
That's what I could muster up anyway- lemme know what could change if anything.
How to play The Rules
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#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.