Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

The Unraveling

Chords

4.411 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/47

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 47Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Chords in brackets may be omitted
Intro:
Em, D, C, B /// Em, G D, C, B D(hold) 
EmAnd all thesDe things that we tie togCether
Keep unBraveling apaEmrt,
And the lGight that uDsed
          C    B(D)           Em  
To burn so bright now is dark.
With angeDr-laced intent we set fCire
To the bBridges that reEmmain and
They're Gwading tDhrough the Ccurrent BnoDwD#  
And they dEmrown in the fClood of the teGars
That hDave bBeen wEmept,
And I scCream to the Gsky:
"No, yDou are Bnot aloEmne..."
C G D B
If you Emthink that your worDds
Will ever make a diffCerence,
Think agBain and carry Emon
                    G(D)         C  
Because the weight behind the hand
          B(D)      Em  
That holds us is strong,
But there is Dhope in the Croar
Of a thBousand pleading Emcries
And all thDese things
That we tie toCgether..B.D  D#  
The soEmund of their tonCgues
Being biGtten is aDll BI hEmear
As we firCe at the whites of their eyGes,
Then dDance on aBshes of the Emworld
C G D B
Solo:
e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------4-2~-|
D|---------------------------2~-0-2-4~-0-2-5-4-2-4-0~---2-2-4-5-4-2-4-5------|
A|------------2-0~-2-3-5-3-5-------------------------2~----------------------|
E|-0~-2-3-2-0----------------------------------------------------------------|
e|---------------------------0-----------------------------------------------|
B|---------------------------1-----------------------------------------------|
G|-2-4-5-4-2-4----2-4----2-4-0-----------------------------------------------|
D|-------------5~-----5~-----2-----------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------3-----------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------0-----------------------------------------------|
Alternative for solo (Listen to song to get rhythm)
 Em   C   Em   D   B   C   D   G   F#x 3
As they drEmown in the fClood of the teaGrs
That hDave Bbeen wEmept,
And their toCngues being bitGten
Is aDll that BI can heEmar,
As I sCcream to the skGy:
"I nDeed Byou EmnowC..G."D  B  
EmCan you fDeel this truth 
CNow unBraveliEmng?
Or will yGou chase the bDurning sCun
IntBo thDe seaEm?

All chords in this song (7)

The story behind the song

"The Unraveling" is the title track from Rise Against's debut album, released in 2001. As a band known for their powerful social commentary, Rise Against often explores themes of politics, animal rights, and humanitarianism. This song, coming from their early independent years, embodies their signature blend of aggressive sound, rapid tempos, and strong melodies. It captures the raw energy and focused message that would define their career.

AI-written from these sources:Rise Against — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

The Unraveling

by Rise Against

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Chords in brackets may be omitted

Intro:

Em, D, C, B /// Em, G D, C, B D(hold)

Em D C

And all these things that we tie together

B Em

Keep unraveling apart,

G D

And the light that used

C B Em

(D)

To burn so bright now is dark.

D C

With anger-laced intent we set fire

B Em

To the bridges that remain and

G D C B D D#

They're wading through the current now

Em C G

And they drown in the flood of the tears

D B Em

That have been wept,

C G

And I scream to the sky:

D B Em

"No, you are not alone..."

C G D B

Em D

If you think that your words

Will ever make a difference,

B Em

Think again and carry on

G C

(D)

Because the weight behind the hand

B Em

(D)

That holds us is strong,

D C

But there is hope in the roar

B Em

Of a thousand pleading cries

And all these things

C B D D#

That we tie together...

Em C

The sound of their tongues

G D B Em

Being bitten is all I hear

C G

As we fire at the whites of their eyes,

D B Em

Then dance on ashes of the world

C G D B

Solo:

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

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

G|----------------------------------------------------------------------4-2~-|

D|---------------------------2~-0-2-4~-0-2-5-4-2-4-0~---2-2-4-5-4-2-4-5------|

A|------------2-0~-2-3-5-3-5-------------------------2~----------------------|

E|-0~-2-3-2-0----------------------------------------------------------------|

e|---------------------------0-----------------------------------------------|

B|---------------------------1-----------------------------------------------|

G|-2-4-5-4-2-4----2-4----2-4-0-----------------------------------------------|

D|-------------5~-----5~-----2-----------------------------------------------|

A|---------------------------3-----------------------------------------------|

E|---------------------------0-----------------------------------------------|

Alternative for solo (Listen to song to get rhythm)

Em C Em D B C D G F#

x 3

Em C G

As they drown in the flood of the tears

D B Em

That have been wept,

C G

And their tongues being bitten

D B Em

Is all that I can hear,

C G

As I scream to the sky:

D B Em C G D B

"I need you now..."

Em D

Can you feel this truth

C B Em

Now unraveling?

G D C

Or will you chase the burning sun

B D Em

Into the sea?

About The Unraveling Chords by Rise Against

Learn how to play The Unraveling by Rise Against with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Unraveling chords”, “The Unraveling guitar chords”, or “Rise Against The Unraveling chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy The Unraveling chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Unraveling lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, D, C, B, G, D#.

FAQ — The Unraveling by Rise Against

How do I play "The Unraveling" by Rise Against on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Unraveling" by Rise Against on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "The Unraveling" by Rise Against free?

Yes. The chords for "The Unraveling" by Rise Against are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "The Unraveling" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "The Unraveling" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Unraveling"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "The Unraveling" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "The Unraveling" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Unraveling" by Rise Against with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Rise Against below.

What key is "The Unraveling" in?

The chords for "The Unraveling" show the original chord names (including Em, D, C, B, G, D#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.