Tim Easton Half A Day written Tim Easton
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D D/C# Bm
Why'd you have to come to town
A
When I'm gone
D D/C#
You could have picked a better day
Bm A
Then when I'm away
D D/C#
It's just my luck
Bm A D D/C# Bm A
I'm gonna miss you by half a day
D D/C#
Every time I'm making plans
Bm A
To Be with you
D D/C#
I'm waiting for that other man
Bm A
To finish leaving you
D D/C#
What's my luck
Bm A D D/C# Bm A
I'm gonna miss you again
G D D D/C# Bm C
This feels like the night my plane goes down
G Em A D D D/C# Bm C
Twenty minutes later your train gets to town
C G A D/C# Bm A
Why'd you have to come around when I'm away
SOLO
D D/C# Bm A
I woke up on the coldest day I've ever known
D D/C#
I never strayed all summer long
Bm A
But you weren't alone
D D/C#
It's just my luck
Bm A D D/C# Bm A
I'll never miss you again
G D D D/C# Bm C
This feels like the night my plane goes down
G Em A D D D/C# Bm C
Twenty minutes later your train gets to town
C G A
Why'd you have to come around when I'm away
C G A
You could have picked a better day then when I'm gone
C G A D D/C# Bm A D
WHy'd you have to come around when I'm away
How to play Tim Easton's "Half A Day" on the guitar
[Opening] - Notes: D, D/C#, Bm, A
[First Verse]
- Chords: Bm, A, D, D/C#
- Strumming: Use downstrokes in a loose, even beat.
- Dynamics: Gently mellow to go with the introspective lyrics.
- Transitions: Keep a constant tempo while paying attention to the rhythm and
distinct chord changes.
[Chorus]
- Chords: G, Bm, C, G, Em, A, D, D/C#
- Strumming: Mix up and downstrokes while gradually increasing intensity.
- Highlight: Pay attention to how someone expresses their emotional loss.
- Feel: Encapsulate the song's melancholy and yearning atmosphere.
[Verse 2]
- Chords: Bm, A, D, D/C#
- Strumming: Keeping a light rhythm, just like in Verse 1.
- Dynamics: In line with the story of missing connections and plans, reflective.
- Transitions: Make sure there are seamless chord changes, particularly when
going from D/C# to Bm.
[Chorus]
- Chords: G, Bm, C, G, Em, A, D, D/C#
- Strumming: Moderately intense, in line with the opening chorus.
- Emphasis: Draw attention to the passages that describe the train arriving and
the plane taking off.
[Solo] - Chords: Bm, A, D, D/C#
[Bridge]
- Chords: Bm, A, D, D/C#
- Strumming: Lighter strums with a softer, more reflective feel.
- Dynamics: Toward the finish, progressively increase the intensity.
- Focus: Use the lyrics to illustrate the reflection and revelation.
[Chorus]
- Chords: G, Bm, C, G, Em, A, D, D/C#
- Strumming: Go back to your previous, steady, descriptive rhythm.
Emphasis: Draw attention to the sentences regarding the train
and plane that are repeated.
- Feel: To highlight the song's poignant message, let the chords ring out.
[Finale]
- Chords: Bm, A, D, C, G, and A
- Strumming: Light, flowing downward strokes.
- Focus: Allow the last chords to reverberate, capturing the melancholy
mood of the song.
- Highlight: End with the phrase "coming around when away."
[Overall Advice]
- Tuning: EADGBE standard tuning.
- Tone: To complement the thoughtful and emotional tone of the song,
choose a clear, warm tone.
- Practice: Increase tempo gradually at first until you feel comfortable with
the chord changes.
- Frequent errors: Hurrying transitions and losing rhythm.
[Song Details]
Tim Easton's song "Half A Day" is about missing relationships and the desire
to be with someone special. The song's lyrics go into issues of regret, timing,
and the difficulties of bringing intentions to fruition. Tim Easton's music frequently
tells true stories while fusing Americana and folk elements to produce a realistic
and emotional listening experience.