[Intro]
Am C/B C5 G D5
E |0-----------0---|x---------------|x---------------|x---------------|
B |1-----------1---|x---------------|x---------------|x---------------|
G |2-----------0---|5---------------|4-----5-7-5-7---|7---7/9/12--0---|
D |2-----------0---|5-----3-5-3-5---|5---5/7---------|7---------------|
A |0-----------2---|3---3h5---------|5---------------|5---------------|
E |x-----------x---|3---------------|3---------------|5---------------|
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
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Am C/B C5 G D5
[Verse 1]
Am C5
Waiting outside your door there's an awfully hungry crowd
G D5
They'll come for you, then chew your bones, then spit you to the ground
Am C5
Take heed, take heed, don't you give them what they need
G D5
'Cause those animals will pay top dime just to see a stranger bleed
[Verse 2]
Am C5
Welcome to the Butchers floor where anything goes
G D5
They'll bend and they'll break you just to see how far you'll fold
Am C5
And I am not an evil man no I'd never hurt a soul
G D5
But I'll die where I stand if it means I'm not controlled
[Chorus]
Am C/B C5 G D5
So don't feeeeeeeeeeeed a hungry crowd
Am C/B C5
With their blooodshot eyes
G D5
Their gritty hearts and drooling mouths
Am C/B C5
Welcome to the Butchers Floor
G D5
Come on boys take it home
Am C/B C5 G D5
E |0-----------0---|x---------------|x---------------|x---------------|
B |1-----------1---|x---------------|x---------------|x---------------|
G |2-----------0---|5---------------|4-----5-7-5-7---|7---7/9/12--0---|
D |2-----------0---|5-----3-5-3-5---|5---5/7---------|7---------------|
A |0-----------2---|3---3h5---------|5---------------|5---------------|
E |x-----------x---|3---------------|3---------------|5---------------|
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Asus4 Am C/B C5 G D5
[Bridge]
Am C5
And for a man nowadays, mistakes are not allowed
G D5
There's no planks in the eyes of the strangly perfect crowds
[Chorus]
Am C/B C5 G D5
So don't feeeeeeeed a hungry crowd
Am C/B C5
With their blooodshot eyes
G D5
Their gritty hearts and drooling mouths
Am C/B C5
Welcome to the Butchers Floor
G D5
Come on boys take it home
Am C/B C5 G D5
[Verse 1]
Am C5
Waiting outside your door there's an awfully hungry crowd
G D5
They'll come for you, then chew your bones, then spit you to the ground
Am C5
Take heed, take heed, don't you give them what they need
G D5
Those animals will pay top dime just to see a stranger bleed
How to play "The Butcher's Floor" by Bryan Zach on guitar.
This song presents a more intricate approach to guitar playing, incorporating both
chord progressions and specific tablature to convey its message. It's a mix of
atmospheric and dynamic playing that suits intermediate players.
[Intro and Chorus Tab]
First, let's examine the intro and the recurring riff, which sets a haunting tone for the song:
Am C/B C5 G D5
E |0-----------0---|x---------------|x---------------|x---------------|
B |1-----------1---|x---------------|x---------------|x---------------|
G |2-----------0---|5---------------|4-----5-7-5-7---|7---7/9/12--0---|
D |2-----------0---|5-----3-5-3-5---|5---5/7---------|7---------------|
A |0-----------2---|3---3h5---------|5---------------|5---------------|
E |x-----------x---|3---------------|3---------------|5---------------|
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
This riff uses slides and hammer-ons, indicated by '/' and 'h' respectively, to add
expressiveness to the playing. Pay close attention to the timing and dynamic changes
between the chords and the melodic lines.
[Verse and Chorus Chords]
For the verses and choruses, the song uses a sequence of Am, C5, G, and D5 chords. Here's
how to align them with the lyrics:
Am C5
Waiting outside your door there's an awfully hungry crowd
G D5
They'll come for you, then chew your bones, then spit you to the ground
Maintain a steady rhythm, focusing on the emotional delivery of the lyrics. The transition
from the Am to the C/B before moving to the C5 adds a descending bass line effect that
enhances the mood.
[Bridge]
The bridge simplifies the progression but keeps the tension high:
Am C5
And for a man nowadays, mistakes are not allowed
G D5
There's no planks in the eyes of the strangely perfect crowds
The song finishes with a repetition of the chorus, bringing the haunting melody and
chilling lyrics back to the forefront.
Remember, the essence of this song lies in its atmosphere. The combination of chords and
tabbed sections should be played with a sense of urgency and intensity to truly convey
the song's message.
Lyrics Meaning:
"The Butcher's Floor" metaphorically addresses the harsh judgments and scrutiny people face
in society. It paints a vivid picture of a world where mistakes are not tolerated, and
individuals are metaphorically "fed to a hungry crowd." The song critiques societal norms
that relish in the downfall of others, urging listeners to be wary of becoming part of
a system that takes pleasure in seeing others fail.
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