Capo 1st fret
[Intro]
G Bm A G Bm7 A
[Verse 1]
G
Make it make sense girl
Bm7 A D A
Color my wonder like love letters left in the rain
G Bm
This city sky slowly turns on through the windows
A
And this fire ain't just any old flame
G
Between pain pills and phone calls
Bm7
Late nights and hard falls
A
Heaven knows I'm far from well
G Bm7 A
Somehow this hangover's nothing compared to the way I feel under your spell
[Chorus]
G
Mm-mm-mm
A
It ain't good, it ain't bad, it ain't right, it ain't wrong
G
Mm-mm-mm
A
One minute you're here and the next one you're gone
Bm7 A
You're on your way and Lord knows I'm on mine
G
Maybe we could stay longer next time
G
It ain't fair, but it's true
A
It ain't words in a song
G A N.C.
It ain't good, it ain't bad, ain't right, it ain't wrong
[Interlude]
G Bm7 A G Bm7 A
[Verse 2]
G Bm
Oh, but I wouldn't trade it for the world that God damned
A
And drowned in the tears of his own
G Bm
'Cause this ain't no house and these four walls mean nothing
A
But wrapped up in you feels like home
G Bm
If Hell's made for sinners like me with addictions
A
Then I'm clenching my fist all the way
G Bm
'Cause you're too damn pretty and I'm too damn stubborn
A
And neither of us get too afraid
[Chorus]
G
Mm-mm-mm
A
It ain't good, it ain't bad, it ain't right, it ain't wrong
G
Mm-mm-mm
A
One minute you're here and the next one you're gone
Bm7 A
You're on your way and Lord knows I'm on mine
G
Maybe we could stay longer next time
G
It ain't fair, but it's true
A
It ain't words in a song
G A
It ain't good, it ain't bad, ain't right, it ain't wrong
[Guitar Solo]
G Bm7 A Bm G A
Bm A G
[Chorus]
G
Mm-mm-mm
A
It ain't good, it ain't bad, it ainw't right, it ain't wrong
G
Mm-mm-mm
A
One minute you're here and the next one you're gone
Bm7 A
You're on your way and Lord knows I'm on mine
G
Maybe we could stay longer next time
G
It ain't fair, but it's true
A
It ain't words in a song
G N.C.
It ain't good, it ain't bad, ain't right, it ain't wrong
[Outro]
G Bm7 A G Bm
It ain't right, it ain't wrong
A
Mm-mm-mm
How to play "Ain't Right Ain't Wrong" by Ernest on guitar
With a capo on the 1st fret, this song utilizes a blend of major and minor
chords to create a reflective and emotionally nuanced soundscape. The use
of G, Bm7, A, and D adds depth to the song's exploration of complex emotions.
Chords used: G, Bm7, A, D
Playing Style:
- The intro and verses benefit from a soft, rhythmic strumming pattern that
alternates focus between the bass and treble notes of the chords. This
technique helps to emphasize the lyrical content and sets a contemplative tone.
- For the chorus, enhance the strumming intensity to lift the melody and
amplify the emotional stakes of the lyrics, reflecting the song's themes
of impermanence and conflicted feelings.
Common Mistakes:
- Not clearly differentiating between the dynamics of the verse and chorus
can flatten the emotional impact of the song. Practice varying your strumming
intensity to match the lyrical and emotional shifts.
- Failing to smoothly transition between Bm7 and A can disrupt the flow of
the melody. Ensure these transitions are practiced and executed cleanly.
Transitions:
- The transitions between the chorus and verse are crucial for maintaining
the narrative flow of the song. Ensure these are handled with sensitivity
to the song's pacing and emotional tone.
Lyrics meaning:
"Ain't Right Ain't Wrong" delves into the gray areas of relationships and
personal struggles, capturing the essence of life's complex emotional landscape.
The song reflects on the paradoxes of human experiences and relationships,
suggesting that things aren't always clearly defined as good or bad, right or wrong.
Remember:
- Ensure your guitar is accurately tuned with the capo to keep the chords sounding
correct and harmonious.
- Emotionally connect with the song's lyrics to convey the nuanced feelings through
your playing, enhancing the listener's engagement and emotional resonance with
the performance.
