[Intro] G Em C G Em C [Verse 1] G Em C G I'm gonna put a million miles on these cowboy boots Em C And a real big dent in my revenue G Em C G If I ain't done it all, just means I ain't done it yet Em C When I look back, I don't wanna have one single regret G I'm gonna [Chorus] G Em C G Soak up the sun, keep the wind in my sails Em C G Try to get to Heaven while I raise a little hell Em C G When it's all said and done, I'll know I lived it well Em C N.C. G Em CIf I ain't got nothing but a few good stories to tell [Verse 2] G Em C G I'm gonna put a few scratches on this old guitar Em C G I'm gonna sip some good whiskey, smoke a Cuban cigar Em C G I'm gonna dance with my baby to some slow Motown Em C G I'm gonna live it up so much, I ain't ever gon' live it down G I'm gonna [Chorus] G Em C G Soak up the sun, keep the wind in my sails Em C G Try to get to Heaven while I raise a little hell Em C G When it's all said and done, I'll know I lived it well Em C G Em C G Em C If I ain't got nothing but a few good stories to tell [Bridge] G Em C G Yeah, gonna be a few crazy ones, might be a few hazy ones Em C But man, when my days are done, it'll make a good book G 'Til then I'll [Chorus] G Em C G Soak up the sun, keep the wind in my sails Em C G Try to get to Heaven while I raise a little hell Em C G When it's all said and done, I'll know I lived it well Em C G If I ain't got nothing but a few good stories to tell [Outro] G Em C G Soak up the sun, wind in my sails Em C G Try to get to Heaven, raise a little hell G Gonna be a few crazy ones Em C G Soak up the sun, wind in my sails G Might be a few hazy ones Em Try to get to Heaven N.C. Raise a little hell How to play "Few Good Stories" by Kenny Chesney on guitar involves mastering a simple chord progression that repeats throughout the song. This track, with its laid-back vibe and reflective lyrics, offers a great opportunity for novice guitarists to practice chord transitions and strumming patterns. The song is in the key of G and primarily uses the chords G, Em, and C. Let's break it down. Intro and Verses The intro and verses follow a straightforward chord progression. You'll start with the G chord, move to Em, then to C, and back to G. Here's how the progression looks: G Em C G When playing these chords, focus on smooth transitions. Start slowly, ensuring each chord sounds clear, and gradually increase your speed. This chord progression sets the narrative tone of the song, echoing the simplicity and depth of the lyrics. Chorus The chorus uses the same chords as the intro and verses but pay attention to the rhythm and dynamics here. The lyrics "Soak up the sun, keep the wind in my sails" are uplifting, so your strumming pattern should be too. You might want to emphasize the downstrums on the first beat of each measure to capture the song's optimistic spirit. G Em C G Repeat this progression throughout the chorus, aligning your strumming with the vocal melody to highlight the song's narrative. Bridge The bridge offers a slight variation in the strumming pattern and intensity, reflecting the song's thematic shift. You still use the G, Em, and C chords but focus on dynamics, playing softly or loudly in response to the lyrics. This part of the song provides a moment of reflection before returning to the upbeat chorus, so adjust your playing accordingly. Outro The outro revisits the intro and verse progression, allowing the song to come full circle. It's a summary of the journey, both musically and lyrically, so maintain the energy you've built up throughout the piece. Playing Tips - Strumming Pattern: For beginners, start with a simple down-up-down-up pattern, ensuring you keep a steady rhythm. As you become more comfortable, experiment with accenting certain beats to match the song's feel. - Chord Transitions: Practice moving between the G, Em, and C chords smoothly. Transitioning efficiently is key to keeping the song flowing. - Dynamics: Pay attention to the song's narrative and adjust your playing intensity to match. The chorus, for example, should feel more spirited compared to the verses. Remember, the beauty of this song lies in its simplicity and the stories it tells. Your guitar playing should complement the lyrics, creating a backdrop that enhances the storytelling. Keep practicing, and don't be afraid to add your own emotional touch to the performance.
Kenny Chesney Chords & Tabs List
- A Chance Chords
- A Lot Of Things Different Chords
- Ain't Back Yet Chords
- Ain't Ever Going Back Again Chords
- Aint That Love Chords
- All I Need To Know Chords
- All I Want For Christmas Is A Real Good Tan Chords
- All the Pretty Girls Chords
- Always Gonna Be You Chords
- American Kids Tabs
- Another Friday Night Chords
- Anything But Mine Chords
- Back In My Arms Again Chords
- Back Where I Come From Chords
- Baptised Chords
- Baptism 2 Chords
- Baptism 3 Chords
- Bar at the End of the World Chords
- Be As You Are Chords
- Beautiful World Chords
- Because Of Your Love Chords
- Beer In Mexico Chords
- Being Drunk's A Lot Like Loving You Chords
- Better As A Memory Chords
- Between Midnight And Daylight Chords
- Big Star Chords
- Boats Chords
- Born Chords
- Boston Chords
- Brandy Chords
- California Chords
- Coastal Chords
- Coconut Tree Chords
- Come Here, Go Away Chords
- Come Monday Chords
- Come Over Chords
- Dancin' For The Groceries Chords
- Demons Chords
- Don't Happen Twice Chords
- Dont Blink Chords
- Down The Road Chords
- Dreams Chords
- Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven Chords
- Everyone She Knows Chords
- Fall In Love Chords
- Feel Like A Rockstar Chords
- Few Good Stories Chords
- Fields Of Glory Chords
- Flip Flop Summer Chords
- For The First Time Chords
- Freedom Fixed Chords
- French Kissing Life Chords
- From Hillbilly Heaven To Honky-tonk Chords
- Good Stuff Chords
- Got A Little Crazy Chords
- Grandpa Told Me So Chords
- Grandpa Told Me So 2 Chords
- Guilty Pleasure Chords
- Guitars And Tiki Bars Chords
- Guys Named Captain Chords
- Happy Does Chords
- Heartbreakers Chords
- Here And Now Chords
- High And Dry Chords
- Hillbilly Heaven Chords
- Honey Would You Stand By Me Chords
- How Forever Feels Chords
- I Can't Go There Chords
- I Didn't Get Here Alone Chords
- I Finally Found Somebody Chords
- I Go Back Chords
- I Lost It Chords
- I Lost It 2 Chords
- I Might Get Over You Chords
- I Remember Chords
- I Think I Want My Rib Back Chords
- I Wanna Know How Forever Chords
- I Will Stand Chords
- I Wonder Do You Think Of Me Chords
- I'd Love To Lay You Down Chords
- I'm Alive Chords
- I'm On Fire Chords
- I've Been There Chords
- In A Small Town Chords
- In My Wildest Dreams Chords
- In This Boat Alone Chords
- Island Boy Chords
- It's Never Easy To Say Goodbye Chords
- Jesus and Elvis Chords
- Just A Kid Chords
- Just Dont Happen Twice Chords
- Just Dont Happen Twice 2 Chords
- Just Not Today Chords
- Just To Say We Did Chords
- Keg In The Closet Chords
- Key Lime Pie Chords
- Keys In The Conch Shell Chords
- Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me Chords
- Knowing You Chords
- Lay You Down Chords
- License To Chill Chords
- Life Is Good Chords
- Like Me Chords
- Lindy Chords
- Live A Little Chords
- Live Those Songs Chords
- Livin In Fast Forward Tabs
- Living In Fast Forward Chords
- Lonely, Needin' Lovin' Chords
- Long Gone Chords
- Luckenbach, Texas (with Kid Rock) Chords
- Makes Me Wonder Chords
- Marley Chords
- Me And You Chords
- Me And You 2 Chords
- Must Be Something I Missed Chords
- My Anthem Chords
- My Poor Ol' Heart Chords
- Never Easy Say Goodbye Chords
- Never Easy To Say Goodbye Chords
- Never Gonna Feel That Way Again Chords
- Never Wanted Nothing More Chords
- No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems Chords
- No Small Miracle Chords
- Noise Chords
- Nowhere To Go Nowhere To Be Chords
- Ol Bird Dog Chords
- Old Blue Chair Chords
- On The Coast Of Somewhere Beautiful Chords
- On The Coast Of Somewhere Beautiful 2 Chords
- One Lonely Island Chords
- One More Sunset Chords
- One Step Up Chords
- Outta Here Chords
- Paris, Tn Chords
- Pirate Flag Chords
- Please Come To Boston Chords
- Pretty Paper Chords
- Reality Chords
- Rich and Miserable Chords
- Road And The Radio Chords
- Round And Round Chords
- Scare Me Chords
- Setting the World On Fire Chords
- Seven Days Chords
- She Gets That Way Chords
- She Thinks My Tractors Sexy Chords
- She Thinks My Tractors Sexy 2 Chords
- Sherry's Living In Paradise Chords
- Shes Got It All Chords
- Shes Got It All 2 Chords
- Shift Work Chords
- Sing 'em Good My Friend Chords
- Small Y'all Chords
- Some People Change Chords
- Somebody's Callin' Chords
- Someone Else's Hog Chords
- Someone To Fix Chords
- Something Sexy About The Rain Tabs
- Somewhere In The Sun Chords
- Somewhere With You Chords
- Soul Of A Sailor Chords
- Spirit Of A Storm Chords
- Spread The Love Chords
- Steamy Windows Tabs
- Streets Chords
- Summertime Chords
- Take Her Home Chords
- Ten With A Two Chords
- Tequila Loves Me Chords
- That Luck Old Sun Chords
- Thats Why Im Here Chords
- The Angel At The Top Of My Tree Chords
- The Bigger The Fool ( The Harder The Fall ) Chords
- The Boys of Fall Chords
- The Good Stuff Chords
- The Good Stuff 2 Chords
- The Life Chords
- The Road And The Radio Chords
- The Tin Man Chords
- The Tin Man 2 Chords
- The Woman With You Chords
- The Woman With You Solo Tabs
- There Goes My Life Chords
- There Goes My Life 2 Chords
- Thinkin' Bout Chords
- This Is Our Time Chords
- This Too Shall Pass Chords
- Tip Of My Tongue Chords
- To Get To You (55th And 3rd) Chords
- Top Down Chords
- Touchdown Tennessee Tabs
- Trip Around The Sun Chords
- Tush Chords
- Tush (rythym) Tabs
- Two With A Ten Chords
- Wasted Chords
- Way Down Here Chords
- We Do Chords
- What I Need To Do Chords
- When I Close My Eyes Chords
- When I Close My Eyes2 Chords
- When I See This Bar Chords
- When I Think About Leaving Chords
- When She Calls Me Baby Chords
- When The Sun Goes Down Chords
- Where I Grew Up Chords
- Wherever You Are Tonight Chords
- While He Still Knows Who I Am Chords
- Who You'd Be Today Chords
- Wife And Kids Chords
- Wind On Chords
- You and Tequila Chords
- You Dont Get To Chords
- You Had Me From Hello Chords
- You Save Me Chords
- You Win I Win We Lose Chords
- Young Chords
- Young (with intro) Chords
- Young(revised) Tabs