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Hairline Fracture

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[Intro]
E
E F#
 G#m   F#   E   F#(x2)
[Verse 1]
G#mA sinking ship, an Bawkward kiss,
A Echance to set things F#straight.
The G#mkind of hurt that Bburns and burns,
ELike fires we F#can't contain.
[Verse 2]
We G#mhole up in a Bshelter made of Ebones and ice and F#there we'll wait,
To G#mstart again Bwith steady hands,
EThis time noF#thing gets in our C#mway,
But as we Epeer a little closer what F#do we see?
[Chorus]
   C#mA crack in the G#msurface,
   F#A flaw in the EplanB  F#  
                (Plans we made together, almost buried in the sand)
   A cadence imperG#mfect
   F#Like a building conEdemnedB  C#m  
                      (Can we indemnify ourselves if we don't face what we're against?)
[Intro Riff]
E
E F#
[Verse 3]
G#mA promise kept, the Bdirt unswept,
A Epoorly worn disF#guise.
G#mA child unloved that Bthen grows up,
ETo love what F#we despise.
[Verse 4]
We're G#mbroken but still Bbreathing, we are Ewounded but we are F#healing.
We G#mpick up right where we Bleft off,
EBreathe on tF#he ashes that C#mremain,
So that these Ecoals may become fire, to guide our F#way.
[Chorus]
   C#mA crack in the G#msurface,
   F#A flaw in the EplanB  F#  
                (Plans we made together, almost buried in the sand)
   A cadence imperG#mfect
   F#Like a building conEdemnedB  C#m  E  
                      (Can we indemnify ourselves if we don't face what we're against?)
[Interlude]
G#mI walk on wounds that seldom Eprove to slow me down,
G#mI laugh this constant pain aEway, so you can't tell,
F#But there it lies under the smiles,
EIt drains me mile after mile,
F#But seldom proves to slow me Edown,
G#mHere I goF#,E  
G#mHere I goF#,E  
G#mHere I goF#.E  
Should we just F#hold onE,
To what reF#mains ofE,
What we tF#hought was Elost.
[Chorus]
   EA crack in the G#msurface,
   F#A flaw in the EplanB  F#  
                (Plans we made together, almost buried in the sand)
   A cadence imperG#mfect
   F#Like a building conEdemnedB  F#  
                      (Can we indemnify ourselves if we don't face what we're against?)
                                                                                A crack in the sG#murface,
   F#A crack in the Esurface.
[Outro]
B C#m
F# E

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The story behind the song

Rise Against is known for their socially conscious lyrics, often exploring themes of politics, animal rights, humanitarianism, and environmentalism. Their music combines melodic hooks with an aggressive punk rock sound and rapid tempos. While the specific meaning of "Hairline Fracture" isn't detailed, it emerges from a band celebrated for using their powerful sound to deliver thoughtful social commentary. Playing this song means channeling the band's signature blend of intensity and purposeful message.

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Hairline Fracture

by Rise Against

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Chords in this song · guitar

G#m

C#m

[Intro]

E F#

G#m F# E F#

(x2)

[Verse 1]

G#m B

A sinking ship, an awkward kiss,

E F#

A chance to set things straight.

G#m B

The kind of hurt that burns and burns,

E F#

Like fires we can't contain.

[Verse 2]

G#m B E F#

We hole up in a shelter made of bones and ice and there we'll wait,

G#m B

To start again with steady hands,

E F# C#m

This time nothing gets in our way,

E F#

But as we peer a little closer what do we see?

[Chorus]

C#m G#m

A crack in the surface,

F# E B F#

A flaw in the plan

(Plans we made together, almost buried in the sand)

G#m

A cadence imperfect

F# E B C#m

Like a building condemned

(Can we indemnify ourselves if we don't face what we're against?)

[Intro Riff]

E F#

[Verse 3]

G#m B

A promise kept, the dirt unswept,

E F#

A poorly worn disguise.

G#m B

A child unloved that then grows up,

E F#

To love what we despise.

[Verse 4]

G#m B E F#

We're broken but still breathing, we are wounded but we are healing.

G#m B

We pick up right where we left off,

E F# C#m

Breathe on the ashes that remain,

E F#

So that these coals may become fire, to guide our way.

[Chorus]

C#m G#m

A crack in the surface,

F# E B F#

A flaw in the plan

(Plans we made together, almost buried in the sand)

G#m

A cadence imperfect

F# E B C#m E

Like a building condemned

(Can we indemnify ourselves if we don't face what we're against?)

[Interlude]

G#m E

I walk on wounds that seldom prove to slow me down,

G#m E

I laugh this constant pain away, so you can't tell,

But there it lies under the smiles,

It drains me mile after mile,

F# E

But seldom proves to slow me down,

G#m F# E

Here I go,

G#m F# E

Here I go,

G#m F# E

Here I go.

F# E

Should we just hold on,

F# E

To what remains of,

F# E

What we thought was lost.

[Chorus]

E G#m

A crack in the surface,

F# E B F#

A flaw in the plan

(Plans we made together, almost buried in the sand)

G#m

A cadence imperfect

F# E B F#

Like a building condemned

(Can we indemnify ourselves if we don't face what we're against?)

G#m

A crack in the surface,

F# E

A crack in the surface.

[Outro]

B C#m

F# E

About Hairline Fracture Chords by Rise Against

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