Rush - II Apollo - Bringer of Wisdom
[Intro]
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[Riff 1]
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[Riff 2a]
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[Riff 2b]
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[Riff 3]
Bbmaj7 A7sus4
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[Riff 4a]
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[Riff 4b] Am7
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[Fill 1] [Fill 2]
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[Riff 5a]
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[Riff 5b]
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[Riff 6]
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Progression:
[Intro] x1
First part of [Riff 1] x1
[Riff 1] x1 w/ lyrics:
"I bring Truth and Understanding, I bring Wit and Wisdom fair,
precious gifts beyond compare.
[Riff 2a] x1
[Riff 2b] x1 w/ lyrics:
We can build a world of wonder. I can make you all aware."
[Riff 3] x1 w/ lyrics:
"I will find you food and shelter, show you fire to keep you warm
Through the endless winter storm.
[Riff 4a] x1
[Riff 4b] x1 w/ lyrics:
Am7
You can live in grace and comfort in the world that you transform."
F#7/11 A9
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[Fill 1] x1
With [Riff 5a] x1:
The people were delighted, coming forth to claim their prize. [Fill 2]
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They ran to build their cities and converse among the wise.
With [Riff 5a] x1:
[Fill 2]
But one day the streets fell silent, yet they knew not what was wrong.
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The urge to build these fine things, seemed not to be so strong.
With [Riff 5b] x1:
The wise men were consulted and the bridge of Death was crossed. [Fill 2]
With [Riff 6] x1:
In quest of Dionysus, to find out what they had lost.
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[Guitar Solo] - I can't tell whether the pick slides are actually pick
slides, or if Alex is running his hands up and down the neck
along the strings in a legato fashion.
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Segue:
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