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The studio version of this song will probably sound a bit different than the
one I heard on YouTube, especially since this is an acoustic version. The
Tim plays is just like Brandi's except he plays some of the chords higher up
Tim's chords below just in case. And also Tim's riff and solo.
Notes:
well play F#m.
(s) = strum
(sm) = strum then mute
* = riff
The parts that says "no guitar" sounds good with a bit of muted strumming.
When playing Tim's solo and riff, mute the strings you're not playing.
Brandi plays the first verse alone, except for when Tim plays the riff.
Brandi's chords:                         Tim's chords:
e ---Bm2---D6add9--2------E0---A0---F#2---F#7-2---------Bm7---E0---A5---|
B ---3-----3------0---2---2----2---------7---0---5---|
G ---4-----4------1---2---3----3---------7---1---6---|
D ---4-----4------2---2---4----2---------9---2---7---|
A ---2-----0------2---0---4----4---------9---2---7---|
E ---2-----0------0---x---2----2---------7---0---5---|
Tim's riff:
   (Bm                       D     E                      Bm   DA)
e -----------------------------------------------------------|
B -----------------------------------------------------------|
B -----------------------------------------------------------|
D --x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x--|
A --x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-5-7-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-5-x--|
E --7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-x-x-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-x-5--|
   (Bm                         D   E                          Bm   DA)
e ---------------------------------------------------------------|
B ---------------------------------------------------------------|
B ---------------------------------------------------------------|
D --x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x---x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x--|
A --x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x---x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x--|
E --7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-10-12-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7--10-5--|
* = riff
[Intro]
Bm  D6add9  Bm  D6add9  Bm  D6add9  Bm  D6add9
BmI've been down with a broken heart since the Eday I learned to BmspeakD6add9  
The Bmdevil gave me a crooked start when he Egave me crooked BmfeetD6add9  
But BmGabriel he came to me and Ekissed me in my BmsleepD6add9  
Bm  D6add9  Bm  D6add9
[Verse 1]
I Bmfound myself an omen and Etattooed on a BmsignD6add9  
I Bmset my mind a-wanderin' and Ewalk a broken BmlineD6add9  
You Bmhad in mind to keep me quiet and Ealthough you can BmtryD6add9  
Bm(sm)                              F#(sm)          Bm
[Chorus]
                      ABm*     D6add9  Bm  
You gotta raise, raise hell
                      ABm*     D6add9  Bm  
There's a story no one tells
                      EBm*     D6add9  Bm  
You gotta raise, raise hell
     (E)    F#        Bm*
Bm  D6add9  Bm  D6add9
[Verse 2]
I Bmcame upon a lightning strike and Eeyes of bright clear BmblueD6add9  
I Bmtook a tie from around my neck and Egave my heart to BmyouD6add9  
I Bmsent my love across the sea and Ethough I didn't BmcryD6add9  
     Bm(sm)                             F#(sm)        Bm
[Chorus]
                      ABm*      D6add9  Bm  
I'm gonna raise, raise hell
                      ABm*      D6add9  Bm  
There's a story no one tells
                      EBm*      D6add9  Bm  
You gotta raise, raise hell
           E          F#   Bmx 4
Come on now ring that bell
Bm till the end of the solo, end on Bm(sm)
Tim's riff when Brandi STRUMS Bm:
e -----------------------------------------------------------|
B -----------------------------------------------------------|
B -----------------------------------------------------------|
D --x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x--|
A --x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-5-7-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-5-x--|
E --7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-x-x-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-x-5--|
e --------------------------------------------------|
B --------------------------------------------------|
G --------------------------------------------------|
D --x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x---------------------|
A --x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-5-7--5h7-7-7-5----------|
E --7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-x-x------------5-7-5-7--|
Tim's solo, when Brandi PLAYS Bm:
e ------------------------------------------------------------------|
B --10b12r10-7------------------------------------------------------|
G --------------9-7---7h9-7-----------------------------------------|
D ------------------9-------9-7---7-7h9-7---------------------------|
A ------------------------------9----------9-7-5---5---------5------|
E -----------------------------------------------7---7-7p5-7--------|
e ------------------------------------------------------------------|
B --10b12r10-7------------------------------------------------------|
G --------------9-7---7h9-7-----------------------------------------|
D ------------------9-------9-7---7-7h9-7---------------------------|
A ------------------------------9----------9-7-5---5-------5--------|
E -----------------------------------------------7---7-5-7---5-7----|
[Verse 3]
At this point it was you and me and mama didn't F#7raise no slave
    Bm(sm)                                                (muted strumming)
                      ABm*      D6add9  Bm  
You gotta raise, raise hell
                        ABm*      D6add9  Bm  
There's a story no one's tellin'
                      EBm*      D6add9  Bm  
You gotta raise, raise hell
Come Eon now F#ring that Bmbell
Come Eon now F#ring that Bmbell
Come Eon now F#ring that Bmbell
| h  Hammer-on
| p  Pull-off

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The story behind the song

Brandi Carlile is a singer-songwriter and producer known for music that spans folk rock, alternative country, Americana, and classic rock. This song appears on her 2012 album, Bear Creek. Playing "Raise Hell" might feel like tapping into a defiant spirit, ready to stir things up.

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Raise Hell

by Brandi Carlile

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D6add9

F#7

The studio version of this song will probably sound a bit different than the

one I heard on YouTube, especially since this is an acoustic version. The

Tim plays is just like Brandi's except he plays some of the chords higher up

Tim's chords below just in case. And also Tim's riff and solo.

Notes:

well play F#m.

(s) = strum

(sm) = strum then mute

* = riff

The parts that says "no guitar" sounds good with a bit of muted strumming.

When playing Tim's solo and riff, mute the strings you're not playing.

Brandi plays the first verse alone, except for when Tim plays the riff.

Brandi's chords: Tim's chords:

Bm D6add9 E A F# F#7 Bm E A

e ---2-----2------0---0---2----2---------7---0---5---|

B ---3-----3------0---2---2----2---------7---0---5---|

G ---4-----4------1---2---3----3---------7---1---6---|

D ---4-----4------2---2---4----2---------9---2---7---|

A ---2-----0------2---0---4----4---------9---2---7---|

E ---2-----0------0---x---2----2---------7---0---5---|

Tim's riff:

D E Bm D

(Bm A)

e -----------------------------------------------------------|

B -----------------------------------------------------------|

D --x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x--|

A --x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-5-7-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-5-x--|

E --7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-x-x-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-x-5--|

D E Bm D

(Bm A)

e ---------------------------------------------------------------|

B ---------------------------------------------------------------|

D --x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x---x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x--|

A --x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x---x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x--|

E --7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-10-12-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7--10-5--|

* = riff

[Intro]

Bm D6add9 Bm D6add9 Bm D6add9 Bm D6add9

Bm E Bm D6add9

I've been down with a broken heart since the day I learned to speak

Bm E Bm D6add9

The devil gave me a crooked start when he gave me crooked feet

Bm E Bm D6add9

But Gabriel he came to me and kissed me in my sleep

Bm D6add9 Bm D6add9

[Verse 1]

Bm E Bm D6add9

I found myself an omen and tattooed on a sign

Bm E Bm D6add9

I set my mind a-wanderin' and walk a broken line

Bm E Bm D6add9

You had in mind to keep me quiet and although you can try

Bm(sm) F#(sm) Bm

[Chorus]

A D6add9 Bm

Bm*

You gotta raise, raise hell

A D6add9 Bm

Bm*

There's a story no one tells

E D6add9 Bm

Bm*

You gotta raise, raise hell

(E) F# Bm*

Bm D6add9 Bm D6add9

[Verse 2]

Bm E Bm D6add9

I came upon a lightning strike and eyes of bright clear blue

Bm E Bm D6add9

I took a tie from around my neck and gave my heart to you

Bm E Bm D6add9

I sent my love across the sea and though I didn't cry

Bm(sm) F#(sm) Bm

[Chorus]

A D6add9 Bm

Bm*

I'm gonna raise, raise hell

A D6add9 Bm

Bm*

There's a story no one tells

E D6add9 Bm

Bm*

You gotta raise, raise hell

E F# Bm

x 4

Come on now ring that bell

Bm till the end of the solo, end on Bm(sm)

Tim's riff when Brandi STRUMS Bm:

e -----------------------------------------------------------|

B -----------------------------------------------------------|

D --x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x--|

A --x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-5-7-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-5-x--|

E --7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-x-x-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-x-5--|

e --------------------------------------------------|

B --------------------------------------------------|

G --------------------------------------------------|

D --x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x---------------------|

A --x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-5-7--5h7-7-7-5----------|

E --7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-x-x------------5-7-5-7--|

Tim's solo, when Brandi PLAYS Bm:

e ------------------------------------------------------------------|

B --10b12r10-7------------------------------------------------------|

G --------------9-7---7h9-7-----------------------------------------|

D ------------------9-------9-7---7-7h9-7---------------------------|

A ------------------------------9----------9-7-5---5---------5------|

E -----------------------------------------------7---7-7p5-7--------|

e ------------------------------------------------------------------|

B --10b12r10-7------------------------------------------------------|

G --------------9-7---7h9-7-----------------------------------------|

D ------------------9-------9-7---7-7h9-7---------------------------|

A ------------------------------9----------9-7-5---5-------5--------|

E -----------------------------------------------7---7-5-7---5-7----|

[Verse 3]

F#7

At this point it was you and me and mama didn't raise no slave

Bm(sm) (muted strumming)

A D6add9 Bm

Bm*

You gotta raise, raise hell

A D6add9 Bm

Bm*

There's a story no one's tellin'

E D6add9 Bm

Bm*

You gotta raise, raise hell

E F# Bm

Come on now ring that bell

E F# Bm

Come on now ring that bell

E F# Bm

Come on now ring that bell

| h Hammer-on

| p Pull-off

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