Now playing

Maniac Rod

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Bminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Key: D
Tuning: Standard EADGBe
Chords used:
 D-    xx0232
 A-    x02220
 Bm-   x24432
 G-    320033
 Em-   022000
 F#m-  244222
 A/C#- x476xxx
Intro:  Bmx2 G  
Verse 1:
You gave it Bmup
to give into
What it Emwas that
gave you Gdefinition
  BmYou're saved from what?
Besides the Emwill to
give in Gto temptation
BmThink of what you're
asking Emfor GIt's only
right that it Bmhurts
more than it should
To remain seEmlect
and undersGtood
Refrain:
So let me tell you
it's Acold out there
at the top of the
Gworld You're left
aAlone and scared
with nothing to Ghold
You're beaten Ablack
and blue when you
could have been Ggold
So let me tell you
it's Acold out there
at the top of
the Gworld
Chorus 1:
Here at the
top of the BmworldEm  G  
I've always heard
that the Bmgood die
Emyoung GThere's little
time left to Bmprove
them Emwrong GYou burned
the bridge that you
Bmwalked here EmonG  
EmHere at F#mthe Gtop
Verse 2: While there's a fast shreddy guitar solo on 2nd guitar
ToBmnight we save A/C#the
Dworld Today we have
to save ourselves
We have to Emsave
ourselves from losing
F#mwhat we Gpride ourselves
on choosing To stand
strong  BmWhat's left
              A.C#
that we can depend on?
But Dkids too hard to
have an opinion Or
leave Emloyalties
unspoken be F#mbound
by Gbonds that
can't be broken
(Repeat Refrain)
Chorus 2:
Here at the
top of the BmworldEm  G  
I've always heard
that the Bmgood die
Emyoung GThere's little
time left to Bmprove
them Emwrong GYou burned
the bridge that you
Bmwalked here EmonG  
EmHere at F#mthe Gtop
of the world
Breakdown: Beat changes
D chord all the way
tonight
Here at the top
of the world
tonight
Here at the top
of the world
Rise or die
Here at the top
of the world
Rise or die
Here at the top
of the world
Rise or die
Here at the top
of the world
Rise or die
Here at the top
of the world
Outro: D(hold)

All chords in this song (7)

🎸 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

Maniac Rod

by Four Year Strong

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

A/C#

Key: D

Tuning: Standard EADGBe

Chords used:

- xx0232

- x02220

- x24432

- 320033

- 022000

F#m

- 244222

A/C#

- x476xxx

Bm G

Intro: x2

Verse 1:

You gave it up

to give into

What it was that

gave you definition

You're saved from what?

Besides the will to

give in to temptation

Think of what you're

Em G

asking for It's only

right that it hurts

more than it should

To remain select

and understood

Refrain:

So let me tell you

it's cold out there

at the top of the

world You're left

alone and scared

with nothing to hold

You're beaten black

and blue when you

could have been gold

So let me tell you

it's cold out there

at the top of

the world

Chorus 1:

Here at the

Bm Em G

top of the world

I've always heard

that the good die

Em G

young There's little

time left to prove

Em G

them wrong You burned

the bridge that you

Bm Em G

walked here on

Em F#m G

Here at the top

Verse 2: While there's a fast shreddy guitar solo on 2nd guitar

Bm A/C#

Tonight we save the

world Today we have

to save ourselves

We have to save

ourselves from losing

F#m G

what we pride ourselves

on choosing To stand

strong What's left

A.C#

that we can depend on?

But kids too hard to

have an opinion Or

leave loyalties

F#m

unspoken be bound

by bonds that

can't be broken

(Repeat Refrain)

Chorus 2:

Here at the

Bm Em G

top of the world

I've always heard

that the good die

Em G

young There's little

time left to prove

Em G

them wrong You burned

the bridge that you

Bm Em G

walked here on

Em F#m G

Here at the top

of the world

Breakdown: Beat changes

D chord all the way

tonight

Here at the top

of the world

tonight

Here at the top

of the world

Rise or die

Here at the top

of the world

Rise or die

Here at the top

of the world

Rise or die

Here at the top

of the world

Rise or die

Here at the top

of the world

Outro: D(hold)

About Maniac Rod Chords by Four Year Strong

Learn how to play Maniac Rod by Four Year Strong with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Maniac Rod chords”, “Maniac Rod guitar chords”, or “Four Year Strong Maniac Rod 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 Maniac Rod chords and for experienced players who want accurate Maniac Rod lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, Bm, G, Em, F#m.

FAQ — Maniac Rod by Four Year Strong

How do I play "Maniac Rod" by Four Year Strong on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Maniac Rod" by Four Year Strong 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 "Maniac Rod" by Four Year Strong free?

Yes. The chords for "Maniac Rod" by Four Year Strong are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Maniac Rod" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Maniac Rod"?

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

Is "Maniac Rod" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Maniac Rod" by Four Year Strong with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Four Year Strong below.

What key is "Maniac Rod" in?

The chords for "Maniac Rod" show the original chord names (including D, A, Bm, G, Em, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.