[Intro]
| G | G | D | D |
| Em | Em | C | C |
[Verse 1]
G D
I'm breaking and waiting
Em C
Watching your hands on the clock and I
G D
Wonder if you see
Em D C
How I feel
G D
You're shifting and blaming
Em C G
Aiming your politics right in my neck
D
Trying to change
Em D C
How I feel
[Chorus]
G D
I sing to the only home I've ever known
Em D C
I'm asking her how we've come
G D
To live in a nightmare, American-grown
Em D C
Where we let the good die young
C D (G)
We let the good die young
[Post-Chorus]
| G | G | D | D |
| Em | Em | C | C |
[Verse 2]
G D
It's not just the classrooms
Em C G
It's our congregations and concert lines
D
Asking if you see
Em D C
How they feel
G D
And all those barstools
Em C G
All of the children who ran to hide
D
Are wishing that you'd see
Em D C
How they feel
[Chorus]
G D
I sing to the only home I've еver known
Em C
I'm asking her how we'vе come
G D
To live in a nightmare, American-grown
Em D C
Where we let the good die young
G D
They're shooting the stars and you're watching them fall
Em D C
In the comfort of your own home
G D
We live in the nightmare, American-grown
Em D C
Where we let the good die young
C D Am
Yeah, we let the good die young
[Post-Chorus]
C Em
Oh, oh, oh
D Am
We let the good die young
C Em D
Oh, oh, oh
[Chorus]
G D
So I sing to the only home I've ever known
Em C
Asking her how we've come
G D
To live in a nightmare, American-grown
Em D C
Where we let the good die young
G D
Well, I've spoken up, but it wasn't enough
Em D C
'Cause a son lost a father today
G Am
A woman was gunned down today
G C
Tell me your heart doesn't break
[Tag]
G D
Don't send me your thoughts and prayers
Em D C
'Cause they don't go anywhere
C D G
When we let the good die young
How to play "Thoughts And Prayers" by Spencer Brittney on guitar
- **Chords Used:**
G, D, Em, C, Am
- **Chord Shapes:**
G: 320003
D: xx0232
Em: 022000
C: x32010
Am: x02210
- **Intro:**
- Strum G, D, Em, C 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.
- G (2 bars), D (2 bars), Em (2 bars), C (2 bars).
- Keep a steady, reflective rhythm to match the lyrics.
- **Verse Transitions:**
- Focus on smooth transitions between G and D.
- Ensure the rhythm remains consistent and flowing.
- **Chorus Dynamics:**
- Increase the intensity slightly.
- Use a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern for G, D, Em, and C.
- Emphasize the downbeats to highlight the emotional peak.
- **Chorus Chord Progression:**
- G (2 bars), D (2 bars), Em (2 bars), C (2 bars).
- Repeat the progression.
- **Post-Chorus:**
- Continue with G, D, Em, C using softer dynamics.
- Reflect the introspective nature of the song.
- **Verse 2 and Chorus:**
- Follow the same patterns as Verse 1 and Chorus 1.
- Maintain the emotional consistency of the song.
- **Bridge Section:**
- Strum C, Em, D, Am with a more relaxed strumming pattern.
- Use softer dynamics to reflect the introspective nature.
- **Outro:**
- Gradually soften the strumming.
- End with G, D, Em, C 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:**
"Thoughts And Prayers" by Spencer Brittney is a poignant song about
the frustrations with inaction in the face of tragedy. The lyrics
highlight the empty promises of "thoughts and prayers" without
real change. Spencer Brittney's emotive delivery and relatable themes
resonate deeply with listeners, capturing the urgency for meaningful
action and the pain of repeated losses.