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Hey,this is a simplified version for acoustic guitars.I think this song can also be 
played with chords on accoustic guitar. I'm using a D-Tuning, but it might also be okay in 
standard tuning.
Notice: In Verse it also might sound good to play G5 and F#5 instead of G and F#
Enjoy it.
Verse:
 E5When our rivers run dry and our crops cease to GgrowF#  E5  
 E5And when our summers grow longer and winters won't GsnowF#  E5  
 From the Cbanks of the ocean and the Aice in the hills
 To the E5fight in the desert where Bprogress stands still
 CWhen we've lost our Awill
Chorus:
 That's how we'll E5know
 GThis is not a Atest, oh E5no
 This is Gcardiac aArrest
 Of a E5world too proud to adGmit our misAtakes
 We're E5crashing into the Gground as we Aall fall from E5grace
Verse:
 E5When the air that we breathe becomes air that we GchokeF#  E5  
 E5When the marsh fever spreads from the swamps to our GhomesF#  E5  
 When your Chome on the range has been Atorn down and paved and
 The E5buffalo roam to a Bslaughterhouse grave
 CWhat more will it Atake
Chorus:
 For us to E5know
 GThis is not a Atest, oh E5no
 This is Gcardiac Aarrest
 Of a E5world too proud to adGmit our misAtakes
 E5Kissing the groGund as we Aall fall from E5grace
Bridge:
 E5This is a chance to Cset things Astraight
 E5To bend or break the Crules back Ainto place
 E5There is no Cmiddle Aground, no compromise, we've drawn the line
 With E5perfect aim, Cwe stand back and Athrow
 Glass E5windows break and it's Call about to Ablow
 E5Lights go out as we Cpass the torch Aagain
 In Ghope that it stays DlitB  C  
solo
 NeutCrality means that you Adon't really care
 Cause the E5struggle goes on even Bwhen you're not there
 CBlind and unaAware
chorus:
 That's how we'll E5know
 GThis is not a Atest, oh E5no
 This is Gcardiac Aarrest
 Of a E5world too proud to adGmit our misAtakes
       E5                G            A
 We're cE5rashing into the ground as we all, yeah we all, all fall from grace

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The story behind the song

Rise Against is known for their melodic and aggressive punk rock sound, often weaving social commentary into their lyrics. While "Collapse" isn't detailed here, it emerges from a band deeply engaged with themes of politics, animal rights, humanitarianism, and environmentalism. Playing this song means channeling the band's energetic spirit and their commitment to exploring pressing issues.

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Hey,this is a simplified version for acoustic guitars.I think this song can also be

played with chords on accoustic guitar. I'm using a D-Tuning, but it might also be okay in

standard tuning.

Notice: In Verse it also might sound good to play G5 and F#5 instead of G and F#

Enjoy it.

Verse:

E5 G F# E5

When our rivers run dry and our crops cease to grow

E5 G F# E5

And when our summers grow longer and winters won't snow

C A

From the banks of the ocean and the ice in the hills

E5 B

To the fight in the desert where progress stands still

C A

When we've lost our will

Chorus:

That's how we'll know

G A E5

This is not a test, oh no

G A

This is cardiac arrest

E5 G A

Of a world too proud to admit our mistakes

E5 G A E5

We're crashing into the ground as we all fall from grace

Verse:

E5 G F# E5

When the air that we breathe becomes air that we choke

E5 G F# E5

When the marsh fever spreads from the swamps to our homes

C A

When your home on the range has been torn down and paved and

E5 B

The buffalo roam to a slaughterhouse grave

C A

What more will it take

Chorus:

For us to know

G A E5

This is not a test, oh no

G A

This is cardiac arrest

E5 G A

Of a world too proud to admit our mistakes

E5 G A E5

Kissing the ground as we all fall from grace

Bridge:

E5 C A

This is a chance to set things straight

E5 C A

To bend or break the rules back into place

E5 C A

There is no middle ground, no compromise, we've drawn the line

E5 C A

With perfect aim, we stand back and throw

E5 C A

Glass windows break and it's all about to blow

E5 C A

Lights go out as we pass the torch again

G D B C

In hope that it stays lit

solo

C A

Neutrality means that you don't really care

E5 B

Cause the struggle goes on even when you're not there

C A

Blind and unaware

chorus:

That's how we'll know

G A E5

This is not a test, oh no

G A

This is cardiac arrest

E5 G A

Of a world too proud to admit our mistakes

E5 G A

We're crashing into the ground as we all, yeah we all, all fall from grace

About Collapse Chords by Rise Against

Learn how to play Collapse by Rise Against with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Collapse chords”, “Collapse guitar chords”, or “Rise Against Collapse 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 Collapse chords and for experienced players who want accurate Collapse lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, F#, G, F, E5, C.

FAQ — Collapse by Rise Against

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Can I transpose "Collapse" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Collapse"?

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

Is "Collapse" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Collapse" 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 "Collapse" in?

The chords for "Collapse" show the original chord names (including D, F#, G, F, E5, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.