------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RODENT - The Menzingers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuning: Half-Step Down For all the D chords in the verse, play a D for 4 beats, then a Dsus2 for 2 beats and a Dsus4 for 2 beats like here in the intro: D Bm G eb|-2--------0----3----|-2--------0----3----|-2--------0----3----|-2--------0----3----| Bb|-3--------3----3----|-3--------3----3----|-3--------3----3----|-3--------3----3----| Gb|-2--------2----2----|-2--------2----2----|-4--------4----4----|-0--------0----0----| Db|-0--------0----0----|-0--------0----0----|--------------------|-0--------0----0----| Ab|--------------------|--------------------|--------------------|--------------------| Eb|--------------------|--------------------|--------------------|--------------------| Also, all the F#m chords in the outro ("I am only bad news") are really quick and can be played as just the 2nd fret of the Eb string. D I wanna be more discreet, Bm G D I want em all to quit following me (D) In the walls held captive, lives a mouse, Bm G D I don't have the guts to kick him out (D) In the bars where I live, lives someone Bm G D who I woulda hated when I was young A When I swore life had a purpose Bm When I was sure the whole things worth it C Damn the days we took for granted G A Never again will I let anyone close to me D F#m G A D F#m G A Me and the rodent in the wall have more in common after all Bm G D So burn the fucker down, I don't care anymore Bm G D I'll let it all go (D) Cause if this is what you want, I understand Bm G D Good luck with the guilt left on your hands A I've tried running, I've tried hiding Bm I've tried everything but dying C Damn the days we took for granted G A Never again will I let anyone close to me D F#m G A D F#m G A Me and the rodent in the wall have more in common after all RIFF (see below:) D F#m G F#m Em x4 Bm G D Em F#m G D Em F#m G I am only bad news I am only bad news, I am only Bm G D Em F#m G bad news, news for you RIFF: D F#m G F#m Em x4 Riff: eb|-----------------| Bb|-----------------| Gb|-7---7-----------| Db|-7---7-----------| Ab|-5---5---4-5-4-2-| Eb|---------2-3-2-0-|