A Rite of Passage Dream Theater
So, I got inspired today to write up an acoustic version of this song. It actually
sounds really close to the original; I just didn't bother with the major riffs
and breakdown of the song. Tuned to D Standard, it will match right up with the
recording.
I fiddle around with hammer-ons and pull-offs with these chords for the intro:
E Esus E7 E7II
e|-0----0----0----0- b|-0----0----0----3- g|-1----2----1----1- d|-2----2----0----0- a|-2----2----2----2- E|-0----0----0----0-
Also, this is the B5 chord I'm using; any other B chord doesn't sound right:
e|-[B5]2-
b|-2-
g|-4-
d|-4-
a|-2-
E|-2-
Verse 1:
E5 (play variants through verse)
Since the new world order played upon our fears
Spreading accusations of radical ideas
The brotherhood of wisdom: strength and dignity
Its rituals and secrets remain a mystery
Pre-chorus:
[F#] Beneath an ever w[G]atchful e[F#]ye, the angels of [G]the temple [F#]fly
Chorus:
[B5]Turn the key, walk th[A2]rough the gate
The g[G]reat ascent to r[D]each a h[A2]igher st[B5]ate
[A2] A rite of p[G]assage[F#]
The f[B5]inal stage; a s[A2]acred home
Unl[G]ock the door, and l[D]ay the c[A2]orners[B5]tone
[A2] A rite of p[G]assage[F#]
Verse 2:
[E5]Men of wealth and power, [D5]influence and fame
Phil[C5]osophers and leaders are m[B5]embers of the trade
[E5]Bound by oath and honor, l[D5]ike the rose and cross
An [C5]enigmatic union of [B5]esoteric thought
Final Chorus:
[B5]Turn the key, walk th[A2]rough the gate
The g[G]reat ascent to r[D]each a h[A2]igher st[B5]ate
[A2] A rite of p[G]assage[F#]
The s[B5]even stars, the r[A2]ising sun
A p[G]erfect world where n[D]ew life h[A2]as beg[B5]un
[A2] A rite of p[G]assage[F#]
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