Standard tuning.
Chords used: A5 , C5 , F5 , D5 , G.
Keith plays the F like this: (x03210)
The strumming pattern is (Down, Up, pause, Up, Up, Down, Up) It helps to watch a YouTube
video of the band playing this acoustically to get the jist.
Keith and Chris play it with 2 guitars, Keith plays the chords I have tabbed, Chris
plays the power chord version.
VERSE 1:
A5 C5
Don't be alarmed, it's not the end of the world
F5 D5
If we're breaking the rules it's fine
F5 D5 A5
I disregard this kind of problem all the time
A5 C5
It's not as if it's gonna kill anyone
F5 D5
If there's no victim then there's no crime
F5 D5 A5 G5
Just draw another if you think we've crossed the line
CHORUS:
F5
Rules don't stop me, forget about it
C5
Rules don't stop me, we'll get around it
F5
Rules don't stop me, forget about it
G5 D5 C5 D5
Don't stop me, don't stop me
VERSE 2:
For this first half of this verse, strum each chord and then quickly mute all the
strings (whilst still strumming). It's what Keith plays and it sounds great.
A5 C5
Although it may seem unconventional sometimes
F5 D5
Indiscretion is worth a try
F5 D5 A5
If you just play along I promise we'll be fine
BACK TO NORMAL STRUMMING PATTERN
A5 C5
So leave your hang-ups back at the door
F5 D5
When you and I are down on the floor
F5 D5
A5 G5
Well you'll know what to do about it (You know what to do about it)
CHORUS:
F5
Rules don't stop me, forget about it
C5
Rules don't stop me, we'll get around it
F5
Rules don't stop me, forget about it
G5 D5 C5 D5
Don't stop me, don't stop me
Am x 4
BRIDGE:
F5 G5
It's not as bad as they say
A5
If this is such a mistake
C5
Why does it make you so damn happy?
F5 G5
This is no time to behave
A5
Let's both get carried away
C5 (mute after the C5 )
If there's a price to be paid
It won't stop me
CHORUS:
F5
Rules don't stop me, forget about it
C5
Rules don't stop me, we'll get around it
F5
Rules don't stop me, forget about it
G5 D5 C5 D5
Don't stop me, don't stop me
G5 D5 C5 G5
Don't stop me, don't stop me
D5 C5 D5 G5 A5
They don't stop me, they don't stop me