[Intro]
C/G G
C/G G
[Verse]
C/G G
I love the mountains when the leaves start turning
I love the coast when the waves roll in
C/G G
I love some back porch firewood burning
I love my couch when a long day ends
]Pre-Chorus]
C G
Mmm mm
Em D
But when I first laid eyes on you
C G
Mmm mm
Em7 Em D
That's when I knew
[Chorus]
C G
I've never known a love like this
Em D
I've never felt this way
C G
Girl, I think I might have thought I did
Em7 Em D
But everything changed today
C G
'Cause I'm looking at you, looking at him
Em7 D
And I don't have a clue what this feeling is
C G/B
But watching you give our baby boy a kiss
Am7 D
Now I know
C G
I've never known a love like this, no
[Verse]
C/G G
It was four thirty-four on a Monday morning
A miracle in room two thirty-five
C/G G
Nurse says, do you want to hold him
I picked him up and started to cry
]Pre-Chorus]
C G
Mmm mm
Em7 D
Our family of two is now a family of three
C G
Mmm mm
Em D
Yeah now I see
[Chorus]
C G
I've never known a love like this
Em7 Em D
I've never felt this way
C G
Girl, I think I might have thought I did
Em D
But everything changed today
C G
'Cause I'm looking at you, looking at him
Em7 D
And I don't have a clue what this feeling is
C G/B
But watching you give our baby boy a kiss
Am7 D
Now I know
C G Em7 D
I've never known a love like this
C G Em D
I've never known a love like this, no
[Break]
Bm C
I've never slept so little
G/B C
Never felt so much
G/B C Am7
Never sent so many prayers up
D
Beacuse I've never known
I've never ever known
[Chorus]
C G
I've never known a love like this
Em D
I've never felt this way
C G
Girl, I think I might have thought I did
Em7 Em D
But our whole world changed today
C G
'Cause I'm looking at you, looking at him
Em7 D
I don't have a clue what this feeling is
C G/B
But watching you give our baby boy a kiss
Am7 D
Now I know
C G Em D
I've never known a love like this, no
C G Em
No, I've never known a love like this
D
No-o-o-o-o
[Outro]
C/G G
C/G G
How to play "Love Like This" by Scotty McCreery on guitar
[Intro]
- Play C/G then G, repeating the sequence twice.
- Use a down-up strumming pattern, keeping it steady and relaxed.
[Verse]
- C/G to G: Transition smoothly with a down-up strumming pattern.
- On "I love the mountains," strum C/G, then G.
- Maintain the strumming pattern and transitions for the verse.
[Pre-Chorus]
- C to G: Play with downstrokes, creating a build-up.
- Em to D: Emphasize the chords with downstrokes.
- Repeat C to G, then Em7 to D with a similar pattern.
[Chorus]
- C to G: Use a down-up strumming pattern, emphasizing the first beat
of each measure.
- Em to D: Transition smoothly, maintaining the rhythm.
- On "I've never known a love like this," emphasize the chords.
- For "looking at you, looking at him," play C to G, then Em7 to D.
- End the chorus on C, letting the chord ring out.
[Verse]
- Repeat the strumming pattern and transitions from the first verse.
- Focus on smooth transitions and maintaining the rhythm.
- On "I picked him up and started to cry," switch to G.
[Pre-Chorus]
- Repeat the same sequence as the first pre-chorus.
- Emphasize the build-up and transitions.
[Chorus]
- Repeat the strumming pattern and transitions from the first chorus.
- Emphasize dynamics and key lyrics for emotional impact.
[Break]
- Bm to C: Use downstrokes, emphasizing the transition.
- G/B to C: Maintain a steady rhythm, focusing on smooth transitions.
- G/B to C, then Am7 to D: Play with downstrokes, creating a somber
mood.
- Let the final D chord ring out.
[Chorus]
- Repeat the same strumming pattern and chord transitions.
- Emphasize the changes in dynamics and key lyrics.
[Outro]
- Repeat the C/G and G chord sequence, letting the final G 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:]
"Love Like This" by Scotty McCreery reflects the profound emotions
associated with new parenthood. The lyrics recount the joy and
transformation experienced when welcoming a new baby. Scotty McCreery,
a country music artist, rose to fame after winning "American Idol" in
2011. His music often explores themes of love, family, and personal
growth, resonating with fans through authentic storytelling and
relatable experiences.
