CAPO: 1st FRET
INTRO:
F C F G
VERSE:
C
Well, her eyes were the home team colors
C Dm7
Her mama was the homecoming queen
Dm7
Her pops coached at the high school
Dm
In that town, her roots ran deep
F
She always talked about settling down
F C
Building a house off a gravel road
C
Well, she was my first everything
Am7
I thought she'd be my last
Am7
Guess the fire of a young love
Am7
Sure burns out fast
F
When you hear goodbye, tears in her eyes
C
And then she drives five minutes home
CHORUS:
F
There's only one bar, there's only one church
C
How do I move on when I see her everywhere I turn?
Am7 G F
I can't go anywhere to get away, and it's hell on the heart
N.C. C G
'Cause the one that got away didn't go too far
VERSE:
C
I wish she was like every other girl chasing big city dreams
Am7 F
She didn't go to every game and our mamas didn't talk every week
C
'Cause all I hear about when I go out is how you're doing good
CHORUS:
F
There's only one bar, there's only one church
C
How do I move on when I see her everywhere I turn?
Am G F
I can't go anywhere to get away, and it's hell on the heart
N.C. F
'Cause the one that got away didn't go too far
INSTRUMENTAL/SOLO:
C C
BREAK:
G
I wish she'd have packed her bags, never looked back
F
'Cause it's tearing me apart
CHORUS:
F
There's only one bar, there's only one church
C
How do I move on when I see her everywhere I turn?
Am G F
I can't go anywhere to get away, and it's hell on the heart
N.C. C G
'Cause the one that got away didn't go too far
C G C
No, didn't go too far
How to play "Didn't Go Too Far" by Smith Conner on guitar
- **Capo Placement:**
Place the capo on the 1st fret to match the song's key.
- **Chords Used:**
F, C, G, Dm7, Am7, Dm, Am
- **Chord Shapes with Capo:**
F: 133211
C: x32010
G: 320003
Dm7: xx0211
Am7: x02010
Dm: xx0231
Am: x02210
- **Intro:**
- Strum F, C, F, G with a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern.
- Repeat the pattern to set the tone.
- **Verse Strumming Pattern:**
- Maintain the same down-down-up-up-down-up pattern.
- C (4 bars), Dm7 (2 bars), Dm (2 bars), F (2 bars), C (2 bars).
- Keep a steady, relaxed rhythm to match the lyrics.
- **Verse Transitions:**
- Focus on smooth transitions between C and Dm7.
- 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, Am7, and G.
- Emphasize the downbeats to highlight the emotional peak.
- **Chorus Chord Progression:**
- F (2 bars), C (2 bars), Am7 (1 bar), G (1 bar), F (2 bars).
- C (2 bars), G (1 bar), C (1 bar).
- **Instrumental/Solo Section:**
- Strum C (2 bars) with softer dynamics.
- Reflect the introspective nature of the song.
- **Break Section:**
- Strum G with a more relaxed strumming pattern.
- Use softer dynamics to reflect the introspective nature.
- **Outro:**
- Gradually soften the strumming.
- End with C, G, 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:**
"Didn't Go Too Far" by Smith Conner is a heartfelt song about the
pain of seeing an ex in a small town. The lyrics convey the struggle
of moving on when constant reminders of the past are everywhere.
Smith Conner's emotive delivery and relatable themes resonate deeply
with listeners, capturing the difficulty of letting go and the impact
of lost love.