[Verse 1]
D
I know just how you're feelin'
G
When 2 A.M. starts creepin' around
D
And you're laying by yourself
G
But you can't fall asleep in that empty house
Em D/F# G
I'm just lookin' for a reason to call you
[Chorus]
D
We can't bring ourselves to burn a bridge
D
We might have to walk back across
Bm A
When it's late and we're lonely, don't wanna move on
G
And our pride is the only cost
D
'Cause that fire's still burnin'
D
And I don't think you wanna let it go out
Bm A
So if you won't say it, girl, I'll say it
G
"What are you doin' right now?"
[Verse 2]
D
I can meet you at the front door
G
Let you lay your head down on my chest
D
I'll place my heart back in your hands
G A
Let the moonlight figure out the rest, yeah
[Chorus]
D
We can't bring ourselves to burn a bridge
D
We might have to walk back across
Bm A
When it's late and we're lonely, don't wanna move on
G
And our pride is the only cost
D
'Cause that fire's still burnin'
D
And I don't think you wanna let it go out
Bm A
So if you won't say it, girl, I'll say it
G Bm D
"What are you doin' right now?"
[Guitar Solo]
G Bm D G Bm D G
[Bridge]
Em7 D/F# G
I'm just lookin' for a reason to call you
[Chorus]
D
We can't bring ourselves to burn a bridge
D
We might have to walk back across
Bm A
When it's late and we're lonely, don't wanna move on
G
And our pride is the only cost
D
'Cause that fire's still burnin'
D
And I don't think you wanna let it go out
Bm A
So if you won't say it, girl, I'll say it
G D
"What are you doin' right now?"
[Outro]
D
I know just how you're feelin'
G
When 2 A.M. starts creepin' around
How to play "Right Now" by Chris Young on guitar is about tapping into the mood of
late-night reflections and the unresolved feelings between two people. The song
employs the chords D, G, Em, D/F#, Bm, A, and Em7, weaving a narrative that is both
intimate and resonant.
The song begins with the first Verse, setting the scene and the emotional
landscape:
I know just how you're feelin' D
When 2 A.M. starts creepin' around G
Here, the transition from D to G sets a reflective tone, perfectly capturing the
loneliness and restlessness of late-night introspection.
Moving into the Chorus, the song delves deeper into the heart of the matter,
expressing the reluctance to let go of a connection:
We can't bring ourselves to burn a bridge D
We might have to walk back across D
The repetition of the D chord emphasizes the song's central dilemma, while the
progression to Bm, A, and then G captures the emotional highs and lows of
reaching out to someone you're still connected to.
The second Verse and the Chorus further explore the themes of longing and
reconciliation, with the chords supporting the narrative's unfolding:
I can meet you at the front door D
Let you lay your head down on my chest G
The simplicity of the chord progression in these sections underscores the
straightforwardness of the emotions being expressed.
A brief Guitar Solo provides a musical interlude that mirrors the song's themes,
using the chords G, Bm, D, and G to create a reflective space within the song.
The Bridge and the final Chorus bring the song to its emotional climax, with the
addition of Em7 adding a layer of complexity to the longing expressed throughout
the song:
I'm just lookin' for a reason to call you Em7
To play "Right Now" effectively, focus on the emotional nuances of the chord
transitions and the dynamics of your playing. Let the guitar carry the weight of
the song's introspection and the underlying hope of reconnection.
The song ends with an Outro that echoes the opening, bringing the narrative full
circle:
I know just how you're feelin' D
When 2 A.M. starts creepin' around G
This song offers a guitar lesson not just in chords and progression, but in
conveying deep emotional states through music, capturing the complexity of human
relationships in a few simple chords.