[Intro]
G D Em C
[Verse]
G D Em
Well I remember when I got your number
C
Said, "What's your last name? You can take mine"
G D Em
It got you laughin', but I really did wonder
C
What you were doin' for the rest of your life
G D Em
I was playin' it cool
C
But to tell you the truth
[Chorus]
G D Em
I woulda took you to Vegas, right then and there
C
Found us a chapel and somethin' to wear
G
Just me, you, and Elvis
D Em
Sayin', "I do"
Yeah, it woulda been crazy
C
But I woulda with you
Whoa oa whoa
G D Em
And even though I know your daddy woulda killed me
C
I'da bought a couple tickets in a heartbeat
G D Em
Hindsight, baby, all I can say is
C
First night, no lie
G D Em
I'da took you to Vegas
C
I'da took you to Vegas, yeah ah
[Verse]
G D
Bet we'da hit the strip
Em
Bet we'da flipped some chips
C
Found a shop and got a couple matchin' tattoos
G D
Yeah, they'da called us young
Em
Yeah, they'da called us dumb
C
And we'd be both of those, baby, if I only knew
G D Em
You would say, "Yes" (You would say)
C
On the night that we met
[Chorus]
G D Em
I woulda took you to Vegas, right then and there
C
Found us a chapel and somethin' to wear
G
Just me, you, and Elvis
D Em
Sayin', "I do"
Yeah, it woulda been crazy
C
But I woulda with you
Whoa oa whoa
G D Em
And even though I know your daddy woulda killed me
C
I'da bought a couple tickets in a heartbeat
G D Em
Hindsight, baby, all I can say is
C
First night, no lie
G D Em
I'da took you to Vegas
C
I'da took you to Vegas, yeah ah
[Instrumental]
G D Em C
[Chorus]
G D Em
I woulda took you to Vegas, right then and there
C
Found us a chapel and a ring you could wear
G
Just me, you, and Elvis
D Em
And sayin', "I do"
Am Em
They'd call us crazy
C
I was crazy for you
Whoa oh whoa
G D Em
And even though I know your daddy woulda killed me
C G
I'da saved him all the money in a heartbeat (Yes, I would)
D Em
Hindsight, baby, all I can say is (All I can say is)
C
First night, no lie
G
I'da took you to Vegas
D
Woulda burned down the strip
Em
In a pink Cadillac
Woulda painted the town
C
Tied some cans on the back
[Outro]
G D
I'da took you to Ve-gas, yeah
Em
I woulda took you to Vegas
C
Woulda took you to Vegas
How to play "Vegas" on guitar by Tyler Hubbard
Guitar Tutorial:
[Intro]
The song kicks off with an engaging progression:
G D Em C
The chords are:
G major: 320003
D major: xx0232
Em: 022000
C major: x32010
This pattern sets the stage for the verse, so make sure to strum confidently,
preferably using a mix of down and up strokes to build momentum.
[Verse]
In the verses, the chords follow the narrative delivered by the lyrics:
G D Em
"Well I remember when I got your number"
C
"Said, 'What’s your last name? You can take mine'"
Maintain a steady strumming pattern, focusing on emphasizing the dynamic
shifts in the lyrics to reflect the storytelling aspect of the song.
[Chorus]
The chorus introduces a slight modification in how you approach the strumming:
G D Em
"I woulda took you to Vegas, right then and there"
C
"Found us a chapel and somethin' to wear"
Increase the strumming intensity here to match the heightened emotional tone
of the chorus. This part should feel more energetic and expressive.
[Instrumental]
The instrumental section follows the same chord pattern as the intro:
G D Em C
Use this section to explore dynamic variations, perhaps incorporating
light fingerpicking or isolated strums to add texture.
General Tips:
- Tune your guitar to ensure clean sounding chords.
- Practice the chord transitions to ensure they are smooth and seamless.
- Vary your strumming dynamics based on the lyrical content to enhance the
emotional impact of the song.
Common Mistakes:
- Losing the rhythm during the more lyrically dense sections.
- Not adjusting strumming dynamics between verses and choruses which can make
the performance feel flat.
Lyrics Meaning:
"Vegas" by Tyler Hubbard is an energetic and whimsical song that playfully
explores the idea of impulsively running off to Las Vegas to get married,
highlighting the spontaneous and adventurous spirit of youthful love.