C Am7 Am Dm7 C F
E -------------|-----------|---------1-3---------|
B ---1-3-5-1-3-|-0-3-5-1-3-|---1-3-5-----1-3-5---|
G -0-----------|-----------|-0-----------------0-|
D -------------|-----------|---------------------|
A -------------|-----------|---------------------|
E -------------|-----------|---------------------|
Am Am7 Am G C Am Am7 Am G C
E ----3----|-------1-1-0-----|-----3----|-----------|
B -1-----5-|-1h3-3-------3-1-|-1------5-|-1h3-3-1-1-|
G ---------|-----------------|----------|-----------|
D ---------|-----------------|----------|-----------|
A ---------|-----------------|----------|-----------|
E ---------|-----------------|----------|-----------|
[Verse]
Am Am7 Am
It's been passed down
G C
Gold leaf and worn out leather
Am Am7 AM
It leaves no doubt
G C
Between what's right and wrong
Am7 F
I found a note stuck in the pages
G C
It looks like Grandpa's writing
Am7 F
The ink is getting faded
G C
But the truth is just as strong
[Chorus]
Fmaj7 F Am7
Where can you go when you ain't getting nowhere?
G
Every turn is a dead-end road
F Am7
The rain starts to fall and you're so lost out there
G
Really only one place I know
C Dm7
When your whole world falls to pieces
C/E F
And you don't know how to build it back
F
There's a red-letter blueprint
G Am
In King James black
Am Am7 Am G C
E ----3----|-----------|
B -1-----5-|-1h3-3-1-1-|
G ---------|-----------|
D ---------|-----------|
A ---------|-----------|
E ---------|-----------|
[Verse]
Am Am7 Am G C
I'll ad--mit I left it on that night stand
Am Am7 Am G C
Until the dust on it started settling on my soul
Am F
Yeah, but ain't it just like Jesus
G C
To keep his arms wide open?
Am F
When I bring Him all my broken
G C
He always makes me whole
[Chorus]
Fmaj7 Am
Where can you go when you ain't getting nowhere?
G
Every turn is a dead-end road
Fmaj7 Am
The rain starts to fall and you're so lost out there-ere
G
Really only one place I know
C Dm7
When your whole world falls to pieces
C/E F
And you don't know how to build it back
F
There's a red-letter blueprint
G Bb Bb
In King James black
[Instrumental]
Am7 Am Dm7 C F
[Verse]
Am Am7 Am
It's been passed down
G C
Gold leaf and worn out leather
Am Am7 Am
Oh, it leaves no doubt
G C
Between what's right and wrong
[Chorus]
C/E F Am7
Where can you go when you ain't getting nowhere?
G
Every turn is a dead-end road
F Am
The rain starts to fall and you're so lost out there-ere
G
Really only one place I know
C Dm7
When your whole world falls to pieces
C/E F
And you don't know how to build it back
F G
There's a red-letter blueprint
Bb Am
Yeah, there's a red-letter blueprint
Dm G
There's a red-letter blueprint
Am
In King James black
Am Am7 Am G C
E ----3----|-------1-1--0-----|
B -1-----5-|-1h3-3--------3-1-|
G ---------|------------------|
D ---------|------------------|
A ---------|------------------|
E ---------|------------------|
Am
In King James black
Am Am7 Am G C
E ----3-----|----------0-|
B -1-----5--|-1h3-3-1--1-|
G ----------|----------0-|
D ----------|----------2-|
A ----------|----------3-|
E ----------|----------x-|
How to play "Red Letter Blueprint" by Scotty McCreery on guitar
[Intro]
- Play the following tab:
C Am7 Am Dm7 C F
E -------------|-----------|---------1-3---------|
B ---1-3-5-1-3-|-0-3-5-1-3-|---1-3-5-----1-3-5---|
G -0-----------|-----------|-0-----------------0-|
D -------------|-----------|---------------------|
A -------------|-----------|---------------------|
E -------------|-----------|---------------------|
- Repeat the sequence twice.
[Verse 1]
- Am to Am7 to Am: Transition smoothly with a down-up strumming pattern.
- On "It leaves no doubt," switch to G, then C.
- Repeat this sequence, focusing on smooth transitions.
- For "I found a note stuck in the pages," emphasize Am7 to F.
- End the verse on G, transitioning back to C.
[Chorus]
- Fmaj7 to F, then Am7: Use a down-up strumming pattern, emphasizing
the first beat of each measure.
- G to F: Transition smoothly, maintaining the rhythm.
- On "When your whole world falls to pieces," play C to Dm7.
- For "There's a red-letter blueprint," switch to C/E, then F.
- End the chorus on G, letting the chord ring out.
[Verse 2]
- Repeat the strumming pattern and transitions from the first verse.
- Focus on smooth transitions and maintaining the rhythm.
- On "Yeah, but ain't it just like Jesus," switch to Am to F.
- End the verse on G, transitioning back to C.
[Chorus]
- Repeat the strumming pattern and transitions from the first chorus.
- Emphasize dynamics and key lyrics for emotional impact.
[Instrumental]
- Play Am7, then Am, followed by Dm7, then C, and F.
- Maintain a steady strumming pattern, focusing on smooth transitions.
[Verse]
- Repeat the strumming pattern and transitions from the previous verses.
- Emphasize the dynamics and key lyrics.
[Chorus]
- Repeat the same strumming pattern and chord transitions.
- Emphasize the changes in dynamics and key lyrics.
[Outro]
- Play the following tab:
Am Am7 Am G C
E ----3----|-------1-1--0-----|
B -1-----5-|-1h3-3--------3-1-|
G ---------|------------------|
D ---------|------------------|
A ---------|------------------|
E ---------|------------------|
- Let the final C chord ring out, creating a relaxed ending.
[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:]
"Red Letter Blueprint" by Scotty McCreery is a reflective song that
celebrates the timeless wisdom and guidance found in the Bible. The
lyrics tell a story of finding strength and direction through faith,
particularly in challenging times. Scotty McCreery, a country music
artist, rose to fame after winning "American Idol" in 2011. His music
often explores themes of love, faith, and personal growth, resonating
with fans through heartfelt storytelling and relatable experiences.
