CAPO: 3rd FRET
[Intro]
G Cadd9
[Verse]
G
Don't care if it's gravel
Or a fresh paved black top
Cadd9
Out in front of a Texaco
Or a Hollywood backdrop
G
There's one on every corner
'Bout everywhere you look
Cadd9
Bet if they could talk man that they could write a book
[Chorus]
G
About a first beer that first kiss that first broken heart
Cadd9
That fight that you finished but you didn't start
Em
Living outside the lines parked in 'em
Cadd9
Tailgate down in some faded blue denim
G
It's smoking weed, fake IDs, and county blue lights
Cadd9
It's halftime fifth tipped to the sky Friday nights
Em
Don't matter where you been or where you're from or what you got
Cadd9
There ain't no denying
G
There's something 'bout a parking lot
[Verse]
G
Hell don't know about yours
Let me tell you 'bout mine
Cadd9
It was Keith Urban, Coors Light
In two-thousand-nine
G
That's where I learned that you don't need a bar
Cadd9
'Cause a cheap buzz is better from the trunk of a car
[Chorus]
G
Like that first beer that first kiss that first broken heart
Cadd9
That fight that you finished but you didn't start
Em
Living outside the lines parked in 'em
Cadd9
Tailgate down in some faded blue denim
G
It's smoking weed, fake IDs, and county blue lights
Cadd9
It's halftime fifth tipped to the sky Friday nights
Em
Don't matter where you been or where you're from or what you got
Cadd9
There ain't no denying
G
There's something 'bout a parking lot
Cadd9
(Hey - hey, oh hey hey)
Em
There's something 'bout a parking lot
Cadd9
(Oh hey, oh hey oh hey, oh hey)
[Break]
G
It's seventeen summer with college in the fall
Cadd9
Take one last drive by and think about it all
Em7
You hope where you're going will have one just like
Cadd9
The place that you go in the back of your mind
[Chorus]
G
To that first beer that first kiss that first broken heart
Cadd9
That fight that you finished but you didn't start
Em
Living outside the lines parked in 'em
Cadd9
Tailgate down in some faded blue denim
G
It's smoking weed, fake IDs, and county blue lights
Cadd9
It's halftime fifth tipped to the sky Friday nights
Em
Don't matter where you been or where you're from or what you got
Cadd9
There ain't no denying
G Cadd9
There's something 'bout a parking lot
Em
Don't matter where you been or where you're from or what you got
Cadd9
There ain't no denying
(G)
There's something 'bout a parking lot
How to play "Parking Lot" by Rose Lily on guitar
[Capo: 3rd Fret]
[Intro]
- Chords: G, Cadd9
- Strumming: Start with a slow, steady downstroke to set the mood.
[Verse]
- Chords: G, Cadd9
- Playing Style: Alternate between the G and Cadd9 chords. Focus on smooth transitions.
- Nuance: Emphasize the bass note (root note) of each chord for a fuller sound.
[Chorus]
- Chords: G, Cadd9, Em
- Strumming: Use a mix of down and up strums. Emphasize downstrokes on the G chord to highlight the chorus.
- Transitions: Practice the shift from G to Em and back to Cadd9. These transitions give the chorus its dynamic feel.
[Verse]
- Chords: G, Cadd9
- Playing Style: Similar to the first verse. Maintain the rhythm and feel established earlier.
- Nuance: Add slight palm muting to create a sense of buildup.
[Chorus]
- Repeat the same chords and strumming pattern as the first chorus.
- Focus on keeping the energy consistent throughout.
[Break]
- Chords: G, Cadd9, Em7
- Playing Style: Play softly, building intensity towards the end.
- Nuance: Highlight the emotional content of the lyrics with gentle strums.
[Chorus]
- Final chorus: G, Cadd9, Em
- Strumming: Increase the intensity slightly to give a sense of climax.
- Nuance: Add a few embellishments like hammer-ons or pull-offs on the Cadd9 chord.
[Common mistakes]
- Not using a capo on the 3rd fret will result in incorrect pitch.
- Ensure smooth transitions between chords to maintain the song's flow.
- Avoid rushing the strumming pattern; keep it steady and consistent.
Song facts:
"Parking Lot" by Rose Lily reflects on the nostalgia and memories associated with
parking lots, highlighting moments of youth and freedom. The lyrics describe
various experiences, from first kisses to late-night hangouts, encapsulating the
sentimental value of these seemingly mundane spaces.
Artist bio:
Rose Lily is a contemporary singer-songwriter known for her evocative storytelling
and relatable lyrics. She has gained a following for her ability to capture the
essence of everyday experiences, making her music resonate with a wide audience.