[Intro]
G
[Verse 1]
G
She takes off, she comes back
G
How many times have I seen her do that?
G
Eyes roll, tires spin
G
I can tell you how the story ends
[Chorus]
C F C
Every time she says goodbye
G
There's a little more gravel flyin' outta that drive
C F C
Every time she slams that door
D
It's a little more louder than the time before
G F
She's my right now, but there ain't no doubt
C
She won't be mine for long
G D G
'Cause every time my baby comes back, she's a little more gone
[Verse 2]
G
She said some words I won't say
G
She grabbed the dog and a bigger suitcase
G
I'm on the porch, drinkin' a beer
G
And wonderin' how long I'll be sittin' out here
[Chorus]
C F C
Every time she says goodbye
G
There's a little more gravel flyin' outta that drive
C F C
Every time she slams that door
D
It's a little more louder than the time before
G F
She's my right now, but there ain't no doubt
C
She won't be mine for long
G D G
'Cause every time my baby comes back, she's a little more gone
[Guitar & Piano Solos]
C F C G C F C D
G
[Bridge]
G
She'll be back, she'll be back
G
She'll be gone, she'll be gone
G
She'll be back, she'll be back
N.C.
Ah, hell, maybe she won't
[Chorus]
C F C
Every time she says goodbye
G
There's a little more gravel flyin' outta that drive
C F C
Every time she slams that door
D
It's a little more louder than the time before
G F
She's my right now, but there ain't no doubt
C
She won't be mine for long
G D G C
'Cause every time my baby comes back, she's a little more gone
[Outro]
G D
Yeah, every time my baby comes back
N.C. G
She's a little more gone
G
Aw, here she comes
N.C.
And there she goes
How to play "Little More Gone" by Scotty McCreery on guitar
[Intro]
- Play the G chord using downstrokes for a steady rhythm.
[Verse 1]
- Strum G chord with a moderate tempo, using downstrokes for a
consistent feel.
- Focus on smooth transitions between each G chord.
[Chorus]
- C to F to C: Practice quick transitions; use down-up strums for
an energetic feel.
- On "gravel flyin' outta that drive," strum G chord louder for
emphasis.
- Move from C to D smoothly, emphasizing the change with a louder
strum on D.
- For "she's a little more gone," play G, then F, then C with
distinct downstrokes to match the lyrics.
[Verse 2]
- Similar to Verse 1, keep the strumming steady and focus on the
lyrics' rhythm.
[Chorus]
- Repeat the strumming pattern from the first chorus, ensuring
smooth transitions.
[Guitar & Piano Solos]
- C to F to C to G: Follow the chord progression with smooth
transitions.
- C to F to C to D: Maintain the rhythm and tempo as before.
[Bridge]
- G chord throughout, with breaks ("Ah, hell, maybe she won't").
- Use downstrokes to maintain rhythm, let the pauses emphasize
the lyrical breaks.
[Chorus]
- Repeat the same strumming pattern and chord transitions as
before.
- Play louder on emphasized lyrics to match the song's dynamics.
[Outro]
- Transition from G to D, then end on G.
- Allow the final G chord to ring out, matching the song's ending
vibe.
[General Tips:]
- Tune: Ensure your guitar is in standard tuning (EADGBE).
- Strumming: Practice a steady down-up strum pattern for the chorus.
- Transitions: Smoothly shift between chords to maintain the song's
flow.
- Dynamics: Emphasize certain lyrics with louder strums to convey
emotion.
[Common mistakes:]
- Strumming too fast: Keep a steady tempo throughout.
- Choppy transitions: Practice moving between chords to avoid
breaks in the music.
- Not emphasizing dynamics: Use louder strums on key lyrics to
enhance the song's feel.
[Song Facts:]
"Little More Gone" by Scotty McCreery reflects on the gradual
disappearance of a relationship. The lyrics depict a repeated cycle
of departures and returns, each time feeling more distant. The song
conveys the emotional toll of an unstable relationship. Scotty
McCreery, a country music artist, gained fame after winning
"American Idol" in 2011. His music often explores themes of love,
heartbreak, and personal growth, resonating with fans through
honest storytelling and relatable experiences.