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# Date: Sat, 28 Oct 1995 13:48:44 -0700 (PDT) From: Graham Haworth <ghaworth@trumpet.aix.calpoly.edu> Subject: g/green_day/insomniac_album.crd Artist: Green Day Album:Insomniac Transcribed by Graham Haworth (ghaworth@oboe.calpoly.edu) ok, I was looking through the other insomniac album chord file, and found a lot of the songs weren't very accurate. So here's my version of the album, and I'm almost 100% sure that the chords are right, because I spent more than half an hour tabbing it out. I'm not gonna go into much detail. If you've seen the dookie_album file, its gonna be like that. All the chords are here, you just have to listen to the album to get the timing. It shouldnt be too hard. Anyway, here it is. All songs tuned down 1/2 step. Most chords are power chords. I like to play D's in the open position to give it a more full sound, but it doen't really matter... Armatage Shanks --------------- E (7th fret) A D A D F# D E D A E A D A E A F# A F# D E Brat ---- C G D G C G C G D C G C G C G D C G C G F D Stuck With Me ------------- E(7th fret) C# B A E B A B A B C# A E(7th fret) A B E(7th fret) Geek Stink Breath ----------------- G F C G F (palm mute) A# F G F No Pride -------- G# D# C# C# D# G# C# G# C C# E G# D# Bab's Uvula Who? ---------------- B A F# B B B A E B 86 -- E G# A E B A E <--- palm mute B A E G# A Panic Song ---------- B (play around with the chord shape for awhile. If you want a tab of what he's doing, email me. maybe I'll post it another time) B G# F# E B F# B E B A F# Stuart and the Ave. ------------------- D A D E G D D E G A B G B G D E G D D A Brain Stew ---------- A G F# F E (later on, throw in some pick scrapes in between chords) Jaded ----- A G D D A D E Westbound Sign -------------- B G# E B F# G# E B F# G# E(7th fret) F# A E B B F# G# E (second time= 7th fret) B G# E Tight Wad Hill -------------- A G A C G A C G C G C G A Walking Contradiction --------------------- A A D G A D G A
A(bDy GthF#e wEay, this rips off a Kinks riff from the song "Do it Again."
Well, there you have it. If you have any comments, flames, suggestions, or anything else, send me email at ghaworth@oboe.calpoly.edu. From: GeekStink@aol.com Date: Thu, 12 Oct 1995 22:00:54 -0400 "insomniac" BY GREEN DAY This took me forever to get this on the computer. Other than that, I tabbed the song by ear in 3omin. I was going to post on the 10th, but l just didn't have the time to type it all out. The timing and lyrics are probably off, because l tabbed it while l was still so fresh to the songs, but the powerchords are all right. "Armitage Shanks"
EIntro...strum the chord about 12 times.... Verse #1: AStranded, D LosAt inside myselfD F#My own worst friAend, my own clEosest enemy AWell I'm bDranded, maladjuAsted D F#never trustAed anyone let alonEe myself
Chorus #1:
DI must insist oAn , being a pEessimist F# A D E(type#2) I'm a loner, in a catastrophic mind
Verse #2:
AElecteDd, the rejeActed D F#I perfected the sciAence of the idiot E AWell I'm branded, maDladjuAsted D F#never trusted Aanyone let alone myself E
Repeat Chorus #1 Interlude:
E ...........Say,heAy,whoa.F#.whoaA..sF#ay,heDy,EwhoaA..wF#hoa..siAngF#!! D Verse #3: ANo meaningD, andA no healing D F#Self loathing freak and Aintroverted deviot E AWell I'm branded, mDaladjAusted D F#I've perfected the scAience of the idiot E
Repeat Chorus #1 Chorus #2:
DWell I'm taking preAssure fEor other pessimists F# AI'm a loner in a claDustrophobic mind. E
"Brat" Verse: Mom and Dad don't look so hot these days
thAey'Gre gettinCg over the hill, CDeathD isC clAosing in and catching up Cas AfarD as I can tell, CGot aD plCan Aof action and cold blood Cand Ait Dsmells of defiance, CI'll DjusCt wAait for Mom and Dad to die CandA geDt my inheritance.
Chorus:
CNow ID waCnt moAre because I'm getting bored Cand ID'm Agoing nowhere fast, CI wasD onCce fiAlled with doubt and now it's all figured out C D D(PM) D that nothing good can last.
Verse:
CCrowsD feCet Aand rot are setting in CandA tiDme is running out, CMy paDrenCts Aincome interest rate Cis AgaiDning higher clout, CI'm aD snCot Anosed sod without a job CandA I Dknow I damn well should, CMom aDnd CDadA don't look so hot these days CbutA myD future's looking good.
Chorus:
CNow ID waCnt moAre because I'm getting bored Cand ID'm Agoing nowhere fast, CI wasD onCce fiAlled with doubt and now it's all figured out C D D(PM) D that nothing good can last.
"Stuck with Me" Intro: E , C# / B , A E , C# / B , A Verse: B (PM) B I'm not part of your elite, I'm just alright A / B Class structure, Having colors A / B Bleeding from my throat
EI'm not subservent to you, I'm just alright A / B Downclassed, by the powers that be A / B Give me loss of hope.
Chorus:
C#Cast out, burieAd in a holEe. C#Struck down, foArcing me to fall. B C#Destroyed, giviAng up the fight. E C#And l knoAw i'mB notE alright. B
Verse#2: E (PM) E What's my price and will you pay, it if it's alright? A / B Take it from my dignity and A / B waste it till it's dead.
BThrow me back into the gutter, 'cause it's alright A / B Find another pleasure fuck A / B And drag 'em down to hell.
Chorus:
C#Cast out, burieAd in a holEe. C#Struck down, foArcing me to fall. B C#Destroyed, giviAng up the fight. E C#And l knoAw i'mB notE alright. B
Solo: E (barre) (PM) Chorus:
C#Cast out, burieAd in a holEe. C#Struck down, foArcing me to fall. B C#Destroyed, giviAng up the fight. E C#And l knoAw i'mB notE alright. B
"Geek Stink Breath" by Green Day (currently unreleased, off new album,) Don't worry it's all powerchords unless i say otherwise... NOTE: On the chorus, A# is X133XX, not 688XXX Intro/Riff: G, E(barre) / B (as X244XX, not 799XXX) Verse: G(PM) / F (PM) G(PM) / F (PM) I'm on a mission, I made my decision G(PM) / F (PM) G(PM) / F (PM) to lead a path of self destruction, G(PM) / F (PM) G(PM) / F (PM) A slow progression, killing my complexion G(PM) / F (PM) G(PM) / F (PM) and it's rotting out my teeth. Chorus:
A#I'm on a rFoll, nA#o self controFl A#I'm blowing off stFeam with methamphA#etamine, F GDon't know what I want, and Fthat's all tGhat I've got F Gand I'm picking scFabs off my face.G F
Verse#2: G(PM) / F (PM) G(PM) / F (PM) (NO WORDS) G(PM) / F (PM) G(PM) / F (PM) Every hour ,my blood is running sour G(PM) / F (PM) G(PM) / F (PM) and my pulse is beating out of time G(PM) / F (PM) G(PM) / F (PM) l found a treasure, filled with sick pleasure G(PM) / F (PM) G(PM) / F (PM) and it sits on a thin white line. Chorus:
A#I'm on a rFoll, nA#o self controFl A#I'm blowing off stFeam with methamphA#etamine, F GDon't know what I want, and Fthat's all tGhat I've got F Gand I'm picking scFabs off my face.G F G, E(barre) / B G, E(barre) / B G, E(barre) / B G, E(barre) / B G, E(barre) / B G, E(barre) / B G, E(barre) / B G, E(barre) / B
Verse#3: G(PM) / F (PM) G(PM) / F (PM) I'm on a mission, I've got no decision G(PM) / F (PM) G(PM) / F (PM) to lead a path of self destruction, G(PM) / F (PM) G(PM) / F (PM) Wish in one hand, shit in the other G(PM) / F (PM) G(PM) / F (PM) and see which one gets filled first. Chorus:
A#I'm on a rFoll, nA#o self controFl A#I'm blowing off stFeam with methamphA#etamine, F GDon't know what I want, and Fthat's all tGhat I've got F Gand I'm picking scFabs off my face.G F G, E(barre) / B G, E(barre) / B G, E(barre) / B G, E(barre) / B
Outro: G, E(barre) / B Geek, G, E(barre) / B Stink, G, E(barre) / B Breath........... "No Pride" Intro: A B C D E D C Verse:
GI'mD just a mutt, Aand nDowhere is my home. GWhereD dignity's a land mine, Ain thCe school of lost hope. GI've Dpanhandled for a life AI'm nDot afraid to beg. GHand Dme down your lost and founds Aof seCcond hand regret.
Pre- Chorus:
AYou betBterC, sDwalloAw your pride, or you're gonna choke on it. AYou betBterC diDgest Gyour values, because they turn to shit.
Chorus:
AHonor'sB gonna knock you down, Cbefore Dyour chance to stand up and fight. EI knoDw I'm not the one, CI've got no pride.
Verse:
GSectsD of disconnection, Aand tDraditions of lost faith. GNo cuDlture's worth a stream of piss, AOr a Cbullet in my face. GTo heDll with unity, AseparDation's gonna kill us all. GTorn Dto shreds and disjointed, ABeforCe the final fall.
"Bab's Uvula Who?" Intro: B A C Verse: D D D A C D D D A C
DI'vDe gotD a knack for fucking everything up. AMy tempCer flies and I get myself all wound up. DMy fuDse isD short and my blood pressure is high. AI lose Ccontrol and l get myself all wound up. DTensiDon moDunts and l fly off the wall. Al self-Cdestruct and l get myself all wound up. DPetulDance Dand irritation sets in. AI throwC a tantrum and l get all wound up.
Chorus:
DMy teAmper Bflies and I get myself all wound up. DI losAe conBtrol and l get myself all wound up. Dl selAf-desBtruct and l get myself all wound up. DI thrAow a Btantrum and l get all wound up.
Verse:
DChip Don myD shoulder and a leech on my back. AStuck iCn a rut and l get myself all wound up. DKilleDd my Dcomposure and it will never come back. ALoss ofC control and l get myself all wound up. DBlownD out Dof proportion again. AMy tempCer snaps and l get all wound up. DSpontDaneouDs combustion, panic attack. AI slippCed a gear and l get myself all wound up.
"86" Intro: Pick Scrape<... E B A D B A Verse: A(PM) What brings you around? B(PM) Did you lose something last time you were here? A(PM) You'll never find it now. B(PM) It's buried deep with your identity. Pre-Chorus:
DSo stBand aAside and let the next one pass. DDon'tB let Athe door kick you in the ass.
Chorus:
ETheBre'As no return from 86. ETheBre'As no return from 86. ETheBre'As no return from 86. ETheBre'As no return from 86. BDonD't even try.
Verse: A(PM) Exit out the back B(PM) and never show your head around here again. A(PM) Purchase your ticket and quickly take B(PM) the last train out of town. Pre-Chorus:
DSo stBand aAside and let the next one pass. DDon'tB let Athe door kick you in the ass.
Chorus:
ETheBre'As no return from 86. ETheBre'As no return from 86. ETheBre'As no return from 86. ETheBre'As no return from 86. BDonD't even try.
"Panic Song" Intro / Solo: Open A string...rapid...then --------------2----5------ ----1--1----3----6------- --2----0----2------------ --------------4------------ --------------------------- --------------------------- D D# xxxxxxxxxxx D D# XXXXXXXXXXX(MUTED STRINGS) Verse: E(PM) Ready for a cheap escape. E(PM) On the brink of self-destruction.
BWidesDpread panic. EBrokeDn gAlass inside my head. EBleedDingA down these thoughts of BAnguiDsh... mass confusion.
Chorus:
AThe worEld is a sick machine BbreedinEg a mass of shit. AWith suEch a desolate conclusion. BFill thEe void with...l don't care.
Verse:
EThereD's Aa plague inside of me. EEatinDg aAt my disposition. BNothiDng's left Etorn DoutA of reality. EInto Da sAatate of no opinion. BLimp Dwith hate.
"Stuart and the Ave." Intro: B B(PM) Verse:
DStandEing on the corner of CStuarDt and the Avenue. DRippiEng up my transfer Cand aD photograph of you. DYou aEre a blur of my dead past Cand rDotting existence. DI staEnd laughing on Cthe cDorner of insignificance.
Chorus:
ADestiBny is dead. AIn thBe hands of bad luck. DBeforEe it might've made some sense C N.C. D but now it's all fucked up.
Verse:
DSeasoEn change as well Cas weDll as minds. DAnd IE'm a two Faced clown. CYou'rDe mommy's little nightmare DdriviEng daddy's car around. CI'm bDeat down Dand hEalf brain dead. CThe lDong lost king of fools, DI mayE be dumb. CBut ID'm not stupid enough Dto Estay with you. C D
Chorus:
ADestiBny is dead. AIn thBe hands of bad luck. DBeforEe it might've made some sense C N.C. D but now it's all fucked up.
"Brain Stew" Intro: B(PM) A(PM) C(PM) C#(PM) A(PM) Verse: B(PM) A(PM) I'm having trouble trying to sleep. C(PM) C#(PM) A(PM) I'm counting sheep but running out. B(PM) A(PM) As time ticks by, C(PM) C#(PM) A(PM) And l still try. B(PM) A(PM) No rest for crosstops in my mind. C(PM) C#(PM) A(PM) On my own...here we go. Verse: B(PM) A(PM) My eyes feel like they're going to bleed. C(PM) C#(PM) A(PM) Dried up and bulging out my skull. B(PM) A(PM) My mouth is dry. C(PM) C#(PM) A(PM) My face is numb. B(PM) A(PM) Fucked up and spun out in my room. C(PM) C#(PM) A(PM) On my own...here we go. Chorus: B(PM) xxx A(PM)XXX C(PM) XXX C#(PM) XXX A(PM) NO WORDS Verse: B(PM) A(PM) My mind is set on overdrive. C(PM) C#(PM) A(PM) The clock is laughing in my face. B(PM) A(PM) A crooked spine. C(PM) C#(PM) A(PM) My sense dulled. B(PM) A(PM) Passed the point of delirium. C(PM) C#(PM) A(PM) On my own...here we go. "Jaded" Verse: G A D G A D
GSomAeboDdy keep my balance, GI tAhinDk I'm falling off. GIntAo aD state of regression, GTheA exDpiration date. GRapAidlDy coming up, GI'tAs lDeaving me behind to rank.
Chorus:
AAlways move forward, AGoiGng stAraight will get you nowhere. AThere is no progress, A G A DCDA Evolution killed it all.
Verse:
GI fAounDd my place in nowhere, GI'mA taDking one step sideways. GLeaAdinDg wiht my crutch, GGotA a Dfucked up equilibrium. GCouAnt Ddown from 9 to 5. GHooArayD! We're gonna die! GBleAsseDd into our extinction.
"Westbound Sign" Verse:
EBoxBed Cup, all of her favorite things. ESolBd tChe rest at a rainy yard sale. EBigB plCans and leaving friends EandB a Cwestbound sign.
Chorus:
DWeiAgheBd oAut,D her choices on a scale. DPreAvaiBlinAg, nothing made sense DJusAt tBranAspoDrtation and a blank decision... DSheA's BtakAing off.
Verse:
ESheB's Cburnig daylight and petrol EHeaBding Cwestward on, strung out EOn BconCfusion road. EAndB teCn minute nervous breakdowns EXanBex Ca beer for thought, EandB she Cdetermined...she's taking off.
Chorus:
DIs Ait BsalAvatDion, or an escape from discontent? DWilAl sBhe AfinDd her name in the California cement? DPunAcheBd oAut Dof the grind that punched her DoneA toBo mAanyD times. DIs AtraBgedAy 2D000 miles away?...She's taking off...
"Tight Wad Hill" Verse:
ACheGapsAkate on the hill. AA tGhriAll seeker making deals. ASugGar Acity urchin wasting time. ATowGn oAf lunatics.
Pre-Chorus:
EBegDginAg for another fix. ETurDninAg tricks for speedballs. EOneD more night. EMakinDg your rounds again. BTurning up empty handed.
Chorus:
ABummiGng a Aride, Burning daylight. ALast Gup @ Adawn, tight wad hill.
Verse:
ADruGgstAore hooligan. AAnoGtheAr white trash mannequin. AOn GdisAplay to rot up on the hill. ALivGingA out a lie. AButG haAving the time of his life. AHatGingA every minute of his existence.
"Walking Contradiction" Intro: B B(PM)... Verse:
EDo Das Al sEay and not as l do EbecauDse thAe shit's so thick you can't run away. EI begD toA diEffer and on the contrary, El agrDee wiAth every word that you say. ETalk Dis AcheEap and lies are expensive, EMy waDlleAt's fat and so is my head. EHit aDnd ArunE and then l'll hit you again, EI'mD a smAart-ass but l'm playing dumb.
Chorus: E D B E D B
ENO DWORADS E E D A Verse: EStaDndardAs sEet and broken all the time, EConDtroAl the chaos from behind a gun. ECall Dit Aas El see it even if EI wasD boArn deaf, blind and dumb. ELosDersA wiEnning big on the lottery, ERehDab Arejects still sniffing glue. EConDstaAnt Erefutation with myself, EI'mD a Avictim of a catch-22.
Chorus:
EI hDaveB no belief. E D B E DA E But I believe, I'm a walking contradiction. EAnd, Dl aAin't got no right.
HOPE YOU LIKE THIS....GEEKSTINK@AOL.COM Date: Thu, 7 Mar 1996 15:29:25 -0500 From: al604757@campus.cegs.itesm.mx (Daniel) Subject: crd.- Insomniac_album.crd By Greenday Insomniac >From Green Day Tabbed by.- Daniel (al640757@campus.cegs.itesm.mx) Well here it's the entire album (all 32 minutes and 55 seconds) with no mistakes, I hope =). I've only put the chords, if anyone thinks a TAB should be made (with rythms, times the chords are played, etc.) just mail me and I'll make it. Well, contrary to what most people think, I think this album is better than "Dookie" ("Dookie" is more comercial), it's better in ... EVERYTHING!!!!! Well, no more words, here it is. Tune down 1/2 step below standard pitch Chords.- A (x133xx) or (688xxx) (Is up to you to choose one of the B (x255xx) or (799xxx) formations, the one you feel more C (x355xx) or (8-10-10-xxx) comfortable with) C# (x466xx) D (x577xx) D# (x688xx) E (022xxx) E(type 2) (x799xx) or (0799xxx) The second one I use it when I palm mute that chord, but using only the (0xxxxx) B(type 2) (xx9-11-12-x) or (x-9-9-11-12-x) Armatage Shanks --------------- Intro.- E(type 2) Verse.- A, D, A, D, F#, D E Chorus.- D, A, E, A D, A, E(type 2) Interlude.- A, F#, A, F#, D, E(type2) Brat ---- Intro.- C, G, D Verse.- G, C, G, G, C, G, D Chorus.- C, G, C, C, G, D Interlude.- G, C, G, E/G, C, G, D Stuck with me ------------- Intro.- E(type 2), C#, B, A Verse.- E(type 2), B (sometimes w/palm mute) A, B Chorus.- C#, A, E(type 2) A, B, E(type 2) During bass interlude just play with the strings muted. Geek Stink Breath ----------------- Intro/post chorus.- G, F, C Verse.- G, F Play w/palm mute, then slide to the next chord (3rd verse without pm) Chorus.- A, F No pride -------- Intro/Post chorus.- G#, D#, C# Verse.- G#, D#, C#, G# Chorus.- D#, C#, G#, D# G#, C, C#, E(type 2) G#, D# Bab's Uvula who? ---------------- Intro.- B, A, F# Verse.- B, B, B, A, E(type2) Chorus.- B, A, E(type 2) Last Verse.- B, A, B, A, B, A, E(type 2) 86 -- Intro.- (pick scrape) E(type 2), G#, A Verse.- E(type 2), B, A, E, A Pre - chorus.- B, A Chorus.- E, G#, A Ending.- B, A Panic Song ---------- Intro.- B (two times), then.- |--------| |--------| |-----8--| |--9-----| |--------| |--------| E(type 2), B(type 2) (play several times) Strum a "B" chord then (w/palm muting) strum the higher string several times and fast (7xxxxx) or (2xxxxx), I recomend the first one. Then do the same, but without palm muting; it just sounds a little low (the string, less volume). Verse.- B, G#, F# Chorus.- E, B, F#, B, E, B, A, F# Post Chorus.- B, A, F# Stuart and the Avenue --------------------- Intro.- D, A Verse.- D, E, G, D D, E, G, A Chorus.- D, B, G D, E, G D, A Brain Stew ---------- All song.- A, G, F#, F, E For the harmonic part, make random harmonics from frets 12 to 21 on every string (the bottom ones are the better). For the last part just play the chord and then play the 3 bottom strings open (xxx000) Jaded ----- Intro/Verse.- A, G, D Chorus.- D, A, G, A, G D, E Ending.- A West Bound Sign --------------- Intro/Chorus.- B, G#, E(type 2) Verse.- B, F#, G#, E Interlude.- F#, A, E, B Tight Wad Hill -------------- Verse.- A, G A, G, A, G, A, G, G Chorus.- C, G, A Interlude.- Play the verse part, but mute the strings in one part (you'll notice when you listen to the record, I don't have it here so I don't remember exactly where) Walking Contradiction --------------------- Intro.- A (w/palm muting) Verse.- A, D, G, A Chorus.- D, G, A That's all folks!! Any corrections, accusations, comments or anything e-mail me at: al604757@campus.cegs.itesm.mx