A Rite Of Passage

so , i got inspired today to write up an acoustic version of this song . it actually sounds really close to the original; i just didn’t bother with the major riffs and breakdown of the song . tuned to D standard , it will match right up with the recording . i fiddle around with hammer - ons and pull - offs with these chords for the Intro : E Esus E7 e7ii E | - 0 - - - - 0 - - - - 0 - - - - 0 - B | - 0 - - - - 0 - - - - 0 - - - - 3 - G | - 1 - - - - 2 - - - - 1 - - - - 1 - D | - 2 - - - - 2 - - - - 0 - - - - 0 - A | - 2 - - - - 2 - - - - 2 - - - - 2 - E | - 0 - - - - 0 - - - - 0 - - - - 0 - also , this is the B5 chord i’m using; any other B chord doesn’t sound right : B5 E | - 2 - B | - 2 - G | - 4 - D | - 4 - A | - 2 - E | - 2 - Verse 1 : E5 ( play variants through Verse ) since the new world order played upon our fears spreading accusations of radical ideas the brotherhood of wisdom : strength and dignity its rituals and secrets remain a mystery pre - Chorus : F# G F# G F# beneath an ever watchful eye , the angels of the temple fly Chorus : B5 A2 turn the key , walk through the gate G D A2 B5 the great ascent to reach a higher state A2 G F# a rite of passage B5 A2 the final stage; a sacred home G D A2 B5 unlock the door , and lay the cornerstone A2 G F# a rite of passage Verse 2 : E5 D5 men of wealth and power , influence and fame C5 B5 philosophers and leaders are members of the trade E5 D5 bound by oath and honor , like the rose and cross C5 B5 an enigmatic union of esoteric thought {pre - Chorus , Chorus} {do whatever you want for the breakdown here , or nothing at all = ] } final Chorus : B5 A2 turn the key , walk through the gate G D A2 B5 the great ascent to reach a higher state A2 G F# a rite of passage B5 A2 the seven stars , the rising sun G D A2 B5 a perfect world where new life has begun A2 G F# a rite of passage