[Intro]
D Bm7 G
[Verse 1]
D
He was sittin' on a bar stool, drinkin' Bud heavy
Bm7
At a tabletop after work
A
Didn't have to ask his name 'cause I knew it already
G
It was right there on his shirt
D Bm7
Right under that "No Smoking" sign, he lit up a cigarette
A G
He looked down at that new jukebox, took a sip and shook his head
G
And then he looked at me and said
[Chorus]
D
"I sure could use a little Swinging Doors
Bm7
What I wouldn't give to hear "Walking The Floor"
G
"Ramblin' Man", "Tight Fittin' Jeans"
A
I'd drop a twenty in it if it would play "Jolene"
D
But there ain't no Dolly and there ain't no Hank
Bm7
"No Paycheck", no man in black
G D/F# Em7
Those days are gone and thеy ain't comin' back again
A D Bm7 G
There's no country for old men."
[Verse 2]
D
Hе said, "Whatever happened to them songs about cheatin'
Bm7
Or drinkin' off a broken heart?
A
Cowboy songs, two steps or a waltz
G
Twin fiddles and a steel guitar
G
Tell me, how'd we ever get this far?"
[Chorus]
D
"I sure could use a little Swinging Doors
Bm7
What I wouldn't give to hear "Walking The Floor"
G
"Ramblin' Man", "Tight Fittin' Jeans"
A
I'd drop a twenty in it if it would play "Jolene"
D
But there ain't no Dolly and there ain't no Hank
Bm7
"No Paycheck", no man in black
G D/F# Em7
Those days are gone and thеy ain't comin' back again
A D Bm7 G
There's no country for old men."
[pedal Steel Solo]
G Bm7 G
[Bridge]
Am7 D
What I wouldn't give to turn back time
G D/F# Em7
When three chords and the truth only cost you a dime
Am D
Willie, Waylon, or some Patsy Cline
Em7 A
They're always on my mind
[Out-Chorus]
D
Oh, but there ain't no Dolly and there ain't no Hank
Bm7
"No Paycheck", no man in black
G D/F# Em7
Those days are long gone and they ain't comin' back again
A D
There's no country for old men
Bm7 G D
There's no country for old men
Bm7 G D
There's no country, there's no country for old men
How to play "No Country For Old Men" by Scotty McCreery on guitar
[Intro]
- Play D, then Bm7, followed by G.
- Use a down-up strumming pattern, keeping it steady and relaxed.
[Verse 1]
- D to Bm7: Transition smoothly with a down-up strumming pattern.
- On "Didn't have to ask his name," switch to A, then G.
- Repeat this sequence, focusing on smooth transitions.
- For "He looked down at that new jukebox," emphasize G, letting the
chord ring out.
- End the verse on G, transitioning back to D.
[Chorus]
- D to Bm7: Use a down-up strumming pattern, emphasizing the first beat
of each measure.
- G to A: Transition smoothly, maintaining the rhythm.
- On "But there ain't no Dolly and there ain't no Hank," play D to Bm7.
- For "Those days are gone," switch to G, then D/F# to Em7.
- End the chorus on A, letting the chord ring out.
[Verse 2]
- Repeat the strumming pattern and transitions from the first verse.
- Focus on smooth transitions and maintaining the rhythm.
[Chorus]
- Repeat the strumming pattern and transitions from the first chorus.
- Emphasize dynamics and key lyrics for emotional impact.
[pedal Steel Solo]
- Play G, then Bm7, followed by G.
- Maintain a steady strumming pattern, focusing on smooth transitions.
[Bridge]
- Am7 to D: Use downstrokes, emphasizing the transition.
- On "When three chords and the truth," switch to G, then D/F# to Em7.
- Play Am to D, letting the chords ring out.
- Em7 to A: Play with downstrokes, creating a somber mood.
[Out-Chorus]
- Repeat the same strumming pattern and chord transitions.
- Emphasize the changes in dynamics and key lyrics.
- On "There's no country for old men," play D to Bm7, then G.
- End the song on D, letting the final chord ring out.
[General Tips:]
- Tune: Ensure your guitar is in standard tuning (EADGBE).
- Strumming: Use a down-up pattern for a relaxed feel.
- Transitions: Practice moving between chords smoothly.
- Dynamics: Emphasize key lyrics with louder strums for emotional
impact.
[Common mistakes:]
- Rushing the strumming pattern: Keep a steady tempo.
- Choppy transitions: Practice shifting between chords to avoid breaks.
- Not emphasizing dynamics: Use louder strums on key lyrics to enhance
the song's feel.
[Song Facts:]
"No Country For Old Men" by Scotty McCreery laments the changes in
country music and reflects on the loss of traditional sounds and themes.
The lyrics express a longing for the classic country songs and styles
that have faded over time. Scotty McCreery, a country music artist, rose
to fame after winning "American Idol" in 2011. His music often explores
themes of love, heartbreak, and personal experiences, resonating with
fans through heartfelt storytelling and relatable themes.