Rush: New World Man From the album Signals (Mercury Records) Copyright 1982 Core Music Publishing Music by Lee and Lifeson Lyrics by Peart Comments/corrections to Rich Soto Transcribed by: Richard J. Soto Email: lerxst@zeus.jersey.net Original transcription by Kenn Chipkin. Alex used a telecaster in the studio and live for this song. I think controlled strumming is key in this song. (d=downstroke, u=upstroke.) Use a non-harsh distortion, chorus, and reverb. This is the first song I learned (and bled my fingers with) on an electric guitar. A Lifeson rhythm-playing classic! And it's one of my favorites. 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