Capo 1
[Intro]
C Em Dm G
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[Verse 1]
C
I empty the fridge
Em
You empty the bottle
Dm G
We’re stocking’ up a mountain of hard pills
G
We’ll have to swallow
C
It's strange how we point
Em
Our flaws in one another
Dm
We both got different vices
G
And they lead us to each other
C
Cause you over drink and I over eat
Em
We’re under thinking everything
Dm G
And every night we swear it’s gonna change
[Chorus]
N.C. F
But in a perfect world
C
You get sober, I get skinny
G
We live off of more than pennies
Am
Write the checks that we can cash
F
Keeping all our promises
C
We got faith, we got each other
G
We grow up and we get better
Am
Things need fixing, we got plenty
F
When you get sober, I’ll get skinny
C G Am
Mmm, mmm, when you get sober, I’ll get skinny, yeah
[Verse 2]
C
You want me to shrink
Em
While I think we should talk to one
Dm G
Find a comfy couch and let out all the hurt
C
We’ve kept inside since we were young
C
That’s so numb
Em
Now we found ways to cover up
Dm
If we keep going out
G
Where we're going, what will we become ?
[Chorus]
F
Cause in a perfect world
C
You get sober, I get skinny
G
We live off of more than pennies
Am
Write the checks that we can cash
F
Keeping all our promises
C
We got faith, we got each other
G
We grow up and we get better
Am
Things need fixing, we got plenty
F
When you get sober, I’ll get skinny
C G Am
Oh, oh, oh, yeah, oh, oh, oh,
[Bridge]
F
It’s easy to imagine (imagine)
N.C.
All our problems disappear like magic (magic)
[Chorus]
N.C. F
But in an honest world
C
You’re not sober, I’m not skinny
G
We scraping by on borrowed pennies
Am
Writing checks that never cash
F
Breaking all our promises
C
We got faith, we got each other
G
Maybe we’ll grow old together
Am
Waking up by our happy ending
F
But you get sober, I’ll get skinny
C G
Oh, oh, you get sober, I’ll get skinny
Am F
Ooh, you get sober, I’ll get skinny
C G
Oh, oh you'll get sober, I’ll get skinny
[Outro]
Am F
It’s easy to imagine
N.C.
It’s easy to imagine
How to play "Sober And Skinny" by Spencer Brittney on guitar
- **Capo Placement:**
Place the capo on the 1st fret to match the song's key.
- **Chords Used:**
C, Em, Dm, G, F, Am
- **Chord Shapes with Capo:**
C: x32010
Em: 022000
Dm: xx0231
G: 320003
F: 133211
Am: x02210
- **Intro:**
- Strum C, Em, Dm, G with a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern.
- Repeat the pattern to set the tone.
- **Verse 1 Strumming Pattern:**
- Maintain the same down-down-up-up-down-up pattern.
- C (2 bars), Em (2 bars), Dm (2 bars), G (2 bars).
- Keep a steady, relaxed rhythm to match the lyrics.
- **Verse Transitions:**
- Focus on smooth transitions between C and Em.
- Ensure the rhythm remains consistent and flowing.
- **Chorus Dynamics:**
- Increase the intensity slightly.
- Use a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern for F, C, G, and Am.
- Emphasize the downbeats to highlight the emotional peak.
- **Chorus Chord Progression:**
- F (2 bars), C (2 bars), G (2 bars), Am (2 bars).
- Repeat the progression.
- **Bridge Section:**
- Strum F with a more relaxed strumming pattern.
- Use softer dynamics to reflect the introspective nature.
- **Outro:**
- Gradually soften the strumming.
- End with Am and F to create a reflective finish.
- **Common Mistakes:**
- Rushing the transitions between chords.
- Inconsistent strumming patterns.
- Not placing enough emphasis on the downbeats in the chorus.
**Song Facts:**
"Sober And Skinny" by Spencer Brittney explores the struggles of
self-improvement and relationship dynamics. The lyrics reflect the
challenges of dealing with personal vices and the desire to change
for the better. Spencer Brittney's emotive delivery and relatable
themes resonate deeply with listeners, capturing the complexity of
personal growth and the hope for a better future together.