[Intro] Em Am D G Em Am D G [Verse 1] Em Am No peace unless y'all find yonder D G Looking up on the Heartline Em It sure looks good tonight Am D The Southern sky, it dims, calling me back in G Em Looks like a friend, I'm just chasing the wind [Chorus] Em C G Blues got me down, I'm dragging on D Em My baby's not here with me, might as well be dead and gone C G Said he had to leave me, I felt like it rained D Em The Heartline's not a hill, I climbed a mountain again [Interlude] C G D Em [Verse 2] Am My baby had to leave D Now I'm losing sleep G Em Wish it was a dream, it's just reality Am I'll ride until I die D Hills and hollows wide G Em Every place I find takes me back to that Heartline [Chorus] Em C G Blues got me down, the spirit in the wind D Em Wonder if it's the devil or if it's just my friend C G Days go by quickly, nights drive along D Em The Heartline's not a hill, but I'm still singing this song [Guitar Solo] C G D Em C G D [Verse 3] Em Am D I made up my mind right at closing time G Em These memories, they haunt me, so I guess you'll have to die Am It's not a sin I raise D Him in the grave G He's the one who left me Em Now he has to pay [Chorus] C G Blues got me down, all the things I've tried D Em To keep my thoughts from chasing me into the great divide C G The day he had to leave me, I felt like it rained D Em The Heartline's not a hill, but he'll be buried there some day [Outro] C G D Em C G D Em X Intro and Verses Start the song with the intro progression Em, Am, D, G, played twice. This sets a melancholic tone right from the beginning. For the verses, you'll continue using these chords, beginning with Em to Am, then moving to D and G. Each chord corresponds to a part of the narrative, with the Em and Am chords setting a reflective mood, and the D to G transition bringing a sense of longing and contemplation. For example, when you play Em and sing "No peace unless y'all find yonder," let the chord's resonance add depth to the lyric's sentiment. Chorus The chorus shifts the mood slightly with a progression that starts with Em, moves to C, then G, and ends on D before looping back to Em. This section deals with the themes of loss and resilience, reflected in the lyrics and the chord transitions. Emphasize the emotional weight of the chorus by strumming more firmly on the C and G chords, symbolizing the intensity of the feelings involved. Interlude After the first chorus, there's a brief interlude with the progression C, G, D, Em. This serves as a momentary pause, allowing the listener to reflect on the story so far before moving into the second verse. Guitar Solo The guitar solo uses the chords C, G, D, Em, C, G, D. This is your opportunity to express the song's emotional landscape instrumentally. Let the guitar "sing" the melancholy and hope intertwined in the song's narrative. Verse 3 and Final Chorus The third verse and final chorus follow the established pattern but carry a sense of resolution and acceptance. The lyrics in these sections deepen the narrative, exploring themes of memories, loss, and moving forward despite pain. Outro The outro repeats the progression C, G, D, Em, C, G, D, Em, providing a gentle closure to the song. Play this part softly, allowing the song to fade out on a reflective note. Playing Tips - Emotion in Strumming: The emotion you put into your strumming can significantly affect the song's impact. Use softer strums for more introspective parts and stronger, more dynamic strums for moments of emotional intensity. - Pace and Rhythm: Keep a steady rhythm that matches the song's laid-back but poignant feel. Allow the chords to breathe, emphasizing the space between transitions. - Lyric and Chord Connection: Pay close attention to how the chords underpin the song's narrative. Your playing should complement the storytelling, enhancing the listener's emotional experience. By focusing on these elements, you can convey the rich emotional tapestry of "Heartline Hill," bringing its story to life through your guitar playing.