[Intro]
Am G C
Am G C
[Verse]
Am G C
Hey whiskey green eyes
Am G C
Your lonely looks like mine
Am G C
Is that seat taken, mind if I take it
Am G C
Order up another one of what you're drinking
Am G C
We can talk about it, or just pretend
Am G C
You ain't here cause of her I ain't here 'cause of him
Am G C
We both got a couple names we could to cheers to
Am G C
Wasted years to, so baby here's to
[Chorus]
Am G C
Getting back in the saddle
Am G C
Putting boots in the gravel
Am G C
Leaving her memory in an ole dust cloud
Am G C Am
Ditching this missing him merry go rou-ound
G C
Baby whatever we say
Am G C
We been drinking and we ain't
Am G C
Trying to ride off into a red sunset
Am G C
Naw, this is just you and me trying to forget
Am G C Am G C
Getting back in the saddle
[Verse]
Am G C
Another double shot for the pain
Am G C
Little hold you in the dark for the heartbreak
Am G C
Ain't nothing a tequila slow dance can't fix
Am G C
Your hands my hips, all night like this
[Chorus]
Am G C
Getting back in the saddle
Am G C
Putting boots in the gravel
Am G C
Leaving her memory in an ole dust cloud
Am G C Am
Ditching this missing him merry go rou-ound
G C
Baby whatever we say
Am G C
We been drinking and we ain't
Am G C
Trying to ride off into a red sunset
Am G C
Naw, this is just you and me trying to forget
Am G C Am G C
Getting back in the saddle
[Break]
Am G C
Oh oh oh oh
Am G C
Mm mmmm mm
Am G C
we both got a couple names we could cheers to
Am G C Am G
Wasted years to, so baby here's to (here's to)
[Chorus]
Am G C
Getting back in the saddle
Am G C
Putting boots in the gravel
Am G C
Leaving her memory in an ole dust cloud
Am G C Am
Ditching this missing him merry go rou-ound
G C
Baby whatever we say
Am G C
We been drinking and we ain't
Am G C
Trying to ride off into a red sunset
Am G C
Naw, this is just you and me trying to forget
Am G C Am G C
Getting back in the saddle (Getting back in the saddle baby)
[Outro]
Am G C
It don't mean we're getting over it
Am G C
But we're getting back on the saddle
Am G C Am G C
Getting back in the saddle
How to play "Back in the Saddle" on guitar
[Intro and Verse Chord Progression]
- The song opens with a straightforward chord progression of Am, G, C.
Use a consistent strumming pattern, focusing on creating a rhythmic
feel that complements the laid-back yet poignant narrative of the lyrics.
- This progression sets the tone for the verses, where the melody and
lyrics take center stage.
[Chorus Dynamics]
- In the chorus, continue using the same chord progression but perhaps
increase the strumming intensity slightly to emphasize the emotional
weight of the chorus.
- The increase in dynamics here should reflect the themes of moving on
and healing expressed in the lyrics about "getting back in the saddle."
[Break and Outro]
- The break offers a moment to bring the intensity down slightly, using
the same chords but with softer strumming or a more broken, arpeggiated
style to create a moment of reflection.
- For the outro, continue with the established strumming pattern,
returning to a stronger dynamic to finish the song with a sense of
resolution and forward momentum.
Common mistakes:
- Overcomplicating the strumming pattern. Keep it simple to let the lyrics
and melody be the focus.
- Not adjusting the dynamics between the verse, chorus, and break. Ensure
each section is distinct yet cohesive within the overall structure of
the song.
Song Facts and Artist Bio:
"Back in the Saddle" by Ashley Cooke captures the feeling of overcoming
past relationships and the struggle to move forward. The song uses
country music motifs like boots and gravel to metaphorically describe
healing and resilience. Ashley Cooke's music often delves into personal
and emotional landscapes, connecting with listeners through her honest
lyricism and melodic sensibility.