CAPO: 2nd FRET
[Intro]
Am C F C
C C F C
Am G F C
Am G F F
Am G F C
Am G F C
Am G F C
Am G F F F F
[Verse]
Am G F
Ask me anything babe
Am G F
I'll give it my best shot
Am G F
Tell me just what you need
Am G F
I'll try to give ya everything I got
Am G F
'Cause I'd search any forest
Am G F
And I'd cross any sea
AM G F
Loved you with everything that I had
Am G F
But it brought me here to my knees
Am C G
Give me time, I swear I'll give you what you need
Ohhh
[Chorus]
F C
It ain't black or white babe
Am G
It's all the greys between
F C
And I ain't slept a night
G
Since you were next to me
F C
And you're not wrong or right babe
Am G
But you're everything I need
F C
As I hold you tight it's like you're
G
Miles away from me
Am G F C
And I've tried everythiiing
[Instrumental]
Am G F C
Am G F C
Am G F F
[Verse]
Am G F
Yeah I still see it from your kitchen babe
Am G
As we'd sit out on the porch
F C
In the pale moon light
Am G F C
The singing to the songs that made life better
Am G F
Would it be better if we had more time
[Verse]
Am G F C
'Cause I never thought that you'd be leaving
Am G F C
No way in hell I could read your mind
Am G
Shoulda made plans
F C
Coulda made things better
Am G F
Instead of this letter with a short goodbye
G
Goodbye ohhhh
[Chorus]
F C
It ain't black or white babe
Am G
It's all the greys between
F C
And I ain't slept a night
G
Since you were next to me
F C
And you're not wrong or right babe
Am G
You're everything I need
F C
As I hold you tight it's like you're
G
Miles away from me
Am G F C
And I've tried everythiiing
[Instrumental]
Am G F C
Am G F C Em
[Break]
F C
After all the change we've been through
Em
This stubborn heart
F G
Still knocking at your door
Oh, 'cause no one can ignore
Chorus]
F C
It ain't black or white babe
Am G
It's all the greys between
F C
And I ain't slept a night
G
Since you were next to me
F C
And you're not wrong or right babe
Am G
You're everything I need
F C
You can curse me to the grave
G
And call me anything
[Outro]
Am G F C Am G F
Call me anythiiing
C Am G F C
Call me anything
Am G F F
F C F
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Chords used in this song are: Am, C, F, G, Em.
Playing Tips:
Capo on 2nd Fret: This means all chord shapes are relative to the capo.
For example, when playing an Am chord with the capo on the 2nd fret, it actually
sounds as a Bm chord in standard tuning.
Chord Changes: The song moves through the chords at a moderate pace, with the
progression offering a mix of minor and major tones. Practicing the transitions
between these chords smoothly is key to maintaining the song's flow.
Finger Positioning for Chords:
Am: Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the B string, middle finger on the 2nd fret
of the D string, and ring finger on the 2nd fret of the G string.
C: Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the B string, middle finger on the 2nd fret of the
D string, and ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
F: This chord can be played as a barre chord (index finger across all strings on the 1st fret,
middle finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string, and
pinky on the 3rd fret of the D string) or as an easier version (x3321x), which doesn't require
barring.
G: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, middle finger on the 3rd fret of the
low E string, and ring finger on the 3rd fret of the high E string.
Em: Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string and ring finger on the 2nd fret of the
D string.
Rhythm and Strumming: Pay attention to the rhythm and strumming pattern of the song.
It might help to listen to the track a few times to get a feel for the strumming pattern,
which is often a mix of down and upstrokes that match the emotional delivery of the lyrics.
Instrumental Sections: Use these sections to practice the chord transitions and experiment
with dynamics, playing softer or louder based on the emotional content of the song.
Remember, the key to mastering any song is patience and practice. Take your time with
each chord change and strumming pattern, and enjoy the process of learning.