Dream Theater - 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