[Intro]
G F C
G F C
[Verse]
G
Well, we were sittin' on the truck bed
F C
When it started rainin', she said, "I don't mind"
G
Got her dancin' in a white sundress
F C
Couldn't even find one dry thread, my oh my
[Pre-Chorus]
G
I I I
F C
I didn't know what I was getting into
G
I I I I I I I
N.C.
I wish the four-wheel drive was just two
[Chorus]
G
'Cause a girl like her on a night like this
F C
Make a man wanna stay right where he is
G
There's trouble in the way her green eyes are glowin'
F C
I'm holdin' on tight, prayin' and hopin'
G
This truck battery dies
F C
Or the road's too muddy to drive
G
Wanna stay right here all night
F C G G F
If the good Lord's willin', that creek will ri-i-ise
[Verse]
C
Next thing I know
G
I had my blue jeans hangin' on a tree limb
F C
She was smilin' at me, pullin' me in
G
Out where the creek bend bends in the yellow moon light
F C
Makin' fishin' in the dark come to life
[Chorus]
G
'Yeah, a girl like her on a night like this
F C
Make a man wanna stay right where he is
G
There's trouble in the way her green eyes are glowin'
F C
I'm holdin' on tight, prayin' and hopin'
G
This truck battery dies
F C
Or the road's too muddy to drive
G
Wanna stay right here all night
F C G
If the good Lord's willin', that creek will ri-i-ise
[Instrumental/Solo]
G F C
G G F C
[Break]
G
Well, it was four in the mornin' when the storm quit stormin'
F C
I was fallin' faster than Earnhardt and Gordon
G
Like a dirt road Daytona in my heart
F C
And we ain't even got to the best part
G
We didn't have a towel, didn't have dry clothes
F C
She was smilin' and sayin', "Hold me, I'm cold"
G
We made a blanket out of that sundress
N.C.
And the radio won't even let me tell you the rest
[Chorus]
G
'Cause a girl like her on a night like this
F C
Make a man wanna stay right where he is
G
There's trouble in the way her green eyes are glowin'
F C
I'm holdin' on tight, prayin' and hopin'
G
This truck battery dies
F C
Or the road's too muddy to drive
G
Wanna stay right here all night
F C G G F
If the good Lord's willin', that creek will ri-i-iiiiiiise
[Outro]
C G G F C G
Well, that creek will ri-i-ise
How to play "Creek Will Rise" by Smith Conner on guitar
- **Chords Used:**
G, F, C
- **Chord Shapes:**
G: 320003
F: 133211
C: x32010
- **Intro:**
- Strum G, F, C with a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern.
- Repeat the pattern to set the tone.
- **Verse Strumming Pattern:**
- Maintain the same down-down-up-up-down-up pattern.
- G (2 bars), F (1 bar), C (1 bar).
- Keep a steady, relaxed rhythm to match the lyrics.
- **Verse Transitions:**
- Focus on smooth transitions between G and F.
- Ensure the rhythm remains consistent and flowing.
- **Pre-Chorus Dynamics:**
- Slightly increase the intensity.
- Use a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern for G, F, and C.
- Emphasize the downbeats to highlight the emotional peak.
- **Pre-Chorus Chord Progression:**
- G (2 bars), F (1 bar), C (1 bar).
- **Chorus Dynamics:**
- Increase the intensity slightly.
- Use a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern for G, F, and C.
- Emphasize the downbeats to highlight the emotional peak.
- **Chorus Chord Progression:**
- G (2 bars), F (1 bar), C (1 bar).
- Repeat the progression.
- **Instrumental/Solo Section:**
- Strum G, F, C with softer dynamics.
- Reflect the introspective nature of the song.
- **Break Section:**
- Strum G, F, C with a more relaxed strumming pattern.
- Use softer dynamics to reflect the introspective nature.
- **Outro:**
- Gradually soften the strumming.
- End with G, F, C to create a reflective finish.
- **Common Mistakes:**
- Rushing the transitions between chords.
- Inconsistent strumming patterns.
- Not placing enough emphasis on the downbeats in the chorus.
**Song Facts:**
"Creek Will Rise" by Smith Conner is a nostalgic song about
cherished memories and the simple joys of life. The lyrics capture
the essence of spending time with loved ones and the beauty of
nature. Smith Conner's emotive delivery and relatable themes resonate
deeply with listeners, reminding them of their own experiences and
the timeless moments that shape our lives.
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