Author/Artist: Alkaline Trio
Title: Mr. Chainsaw
Album: From Here To Infirmary
Transcribed by: Jim Taone
Email: j_bro124@hotmail.com
Another song off "Infirmary" and I love playing this song
I think it's a stand-out track on the album... but you
probably don't care what I think... so... I hope you enjoy
it as much as I do... jim
Intro/Verse
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-6-6-6-6-7-7-7-6-6-----7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-------------------|
-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-----7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-------------------| 2x
-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-----5-5-5-5-4/5-5-5-------------------|
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--11-11-11-11-11--9-9-9-9-9--7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7--9----|
--11-11-11-11-11--9-9-9-9-9--7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7--9----|
--9--9--9--9--9---7-7-7-7-7--4/5-5-5-4/5-5-5-4/5-5--7----|
--9--9--9--9--9------------------------------------------|
Chorus
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--2-------------------------7-7-7-7-7--9-9-9-9-9---------| 2x
--2----------2--------4-----7-7-7-7-7--9-9-9-9-9---------|
--0----------2--------4-----5-5-5-5-5--7-7-7-7-7---------|
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Outro
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--2-2-2-2-2-2--7-7-7-7-7-7--9-9-9-9-9-9------------------| 4x
--2-2-2-2-2-2--7-7-7-7-7-7--9-9-9-9-9-9------------------|
--0-0-0-0-0-0--5-5-5-5-5-5--7-7-7-7-7-7------------------|
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Songflow:
Intro
Verse 2x
Chorus
Verse 2x
Chorus
Outro
Questions, comments, corrections... e-mail me at j_bro124@hotmail.com
Tab Discussion, Comments, and Critiques
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xour distancex Average |
#1 by xour distancex at Sep 26, 2007 at 12:08 AM EST |
| Kick ass song. not mutch more to say, Alk3 just kicks ass all around | |
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leith Wanna Be |
#2 by leith petrie at Sep 26, 2007 at 12:09 AM EST |
| I love this song... It's definately my favorite by Alkaline Trio. It's talking about growing up and changing too fast, getting away from those who have hurt you, and vowing never to be put in the same vulnerable position again. | |
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Forrest Average |
#3 by Forrest at Sep 26, 2007 at 9:44 AM EST |
| Alkaline Trio rules, nuff said | |
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DemolitionLover Wanna Be |
#4 by DemolitionLover ^^v^^ at Sep 26, 2007 at 12:10 PM EST |
| Yea, nonpunk.. at the end of the song he sais "in case you're wondering, we're singing, about growing up. about growing up and giving in." so he pretti much sais the meaning of this song, in the song :) | |
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Zane Rhythm Player |
#5 by Zane Bardarson at Sep 26, 2007 at 10:16 PM EST |
| doesn't he say/sing at the end of the song it's about growing up and crap? iono.. | |
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DUMBASS Average |
#6 by DUMBASS Thomas at Sep 27, 2007 at 8:07 AM EST |
| In case you're wondering he's singing... about growing up... and giving in. Heh heh | |
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Bass Rhythm Player |
#7 by Bass Master Kid at Sep 27, 2007 at 11:15 AM EST |
| the graphic images are almost std-ish. This is a truly awesome song, probably my favorite on "from here to infirmary". The lyrics are so powerful and there are parts I think everyone can relate to. | |
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eric Rhythm Player |
#8 by eric millon at Sep 27, 2007 at 11:38 AM EST |
| mattallendoodie has a good point its not that hard to miss................ but yea its boout growin up and throwin away ur inner child also alkaine trio is one of the greatest bands of our time..... wel hmmmmmmmm lets say of any1's time :) | |
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Guitar Master Wanna Be |
#9 by Guitar Master J at Sep 27, 2007 at 3:04 PM EST |
| heh, i love how you all felt the need to say it was about growing up. does he not say "in case your wondering were singing about growing up"? | |
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chivo Wanna Be |
#10 by chivo rivers at Sep 28, 2007 at 8:25 PM EST |
| my pal MATT SKIBA tells you what this song is about...its simple, he gives you a clue..."in case youre wondering, i'm singing about growing up and giving in" | |
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Austin Wanna Be |
#11 by Austin Skitowski at Sep 29, 2007 at 6:56 AM EST |
| I like the words to this song and the metaphors about the blowtorch and the chainsaw. It's quite a clever song really. Not one of my favourites though. | |
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hottyrocker55 Rhythm Player |
#12 by hottyrocker55 at Sep 29, 2007 at 5:00 PM EST |
| "why is is it that you never said, I love you more than just a freind?"... a good question | |
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claireus Wanna Be |
#13 by claireus s at Sep 30, 2007 at 11:38 AM EST |
| Definitely my favorite alk3 song | |
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Michael Rhythm Player |
#14 by Michael Roache at Sep 30, 2007 at 1:40 PM EST |
| Matt Skiba is my idol he rocks my socks | |
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lucas Average |
#15 by lucas cordina at Sep 30, 2007 at 11:49 PM EST |
| this song to me describes growing up... the love, the loss, the killing of dreams, and getting over all the pain thats been caused. | |
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Alex Rhythm Player |
#16 by Alex Vargas at Sep 30, 2007 at 11:58 PM EST |
| this is my fav alkaline trio song...i cant wait till i see them at warped tour! | |
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Hayden Rhythm Player |
#17 by Hayden Garfield at Oct 1, 2007 at 5:49 AM EST |
| i just love how he describes the pain he feels..even though it's so ..graphic..it's genuine. Every breath that I could barely breathe Could barely make it past my teeth I took a blowtorch to both of my lungs a long long time ago And every step that i could take Each one more difficult to make Mr. Chainsaw came and took my legs a long, long time ago | |
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Tony Average |
#18 by Tony at Oct 1, 2007 at 9:30 PM EST |
| this was the first alk3 song i ever heard, made a lasting impression on me cuz now theyre my favorite band. it also made me shape up and realize not to take things so seriously and now im one of the happiest kids around. the song isnt necessarily uplifting but more... eyewidening and thought provoking. the lyrics are just fucking perfect, no more can be said about them exception matt skiba is a genius. thanks to mr chainsaw, im happy about growing up. | |
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lauren Lead Player |
#19 by lauren desantis at Oct 2, 2007 at 2:26 AM EST |
| wait so having "graphic images" makes alk3 like saves the day? haha you cant compare the two. given chris is a good songwriter but i wouldnt compare the two bands becuase alk3 is way better | |
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Fat Man Goz Lead Player |
#20 by Fat Man Goz at Oct 3, 2007 at 5:28 PM EST |
| This is not one of my favorite ALK3 songs, but it is still pretty good, I totally dig the graphic images. | |
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Dan Average |
#21 by Dan Christopher at Oct 3, 2007 at 6:28 PM EST |
| does ne1 else think that the writer is talking to a part of himself, rather than someone else in this song? i sort of went through that recently, losing a part of yourself and having to grow up without it. i love this song, 'i'm having nightmares all the time, i'm running out of words that rhyme'... don't know why but i really like that bit. | |
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Peter Average |
#22 by Peter Boyle at Oct 4, 2007 at 7:27 AM EST |
| There isnt enough words to describe but ill say this listen to the last lyrics of the song "Im Singin about growing up and giving in" i Think mr chainsaw represents all the shit you go threw growing up and the line "Mister chainsaw came and took my legs a long long time ago" shows how hard things can be growing up and i love this song cuz im still growing up fuck it i have to eventualy this just showed me it can be a little more fun. | |
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Mark Average |
#23 by Mark Neishtadt at Oct 4, 2007 at 8:57 AM EST |
| haha retarded good way to put it. | |
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#24 by Flappy Bob at Oct 5, 2007 at 10:57 AM EST |
| i finally saw them at warped tour two weeks ago and they were so awesome and even better i met all three of them and they are very nice guys, anyone who has a chance seriously go see them, they rock. | |
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Chris Rhythm Player |
#25 by Chris Marcoux at Oct 5, 2007 at 10:06 PM EST |
| hey i always thought this song cud have something to do with gettin drunk? *I guess I should be one to talk, There's nights that I can't even walk* and *mr chainsaw came and took my legs*could refer to being loaded or woteva haha jus my idea awesoem song tho :) 1 2 Next | |
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