[Intro]
D
[Verse 1]
G
I'm a horse, I'm a dog, I'm a sparrow
D
I'm a spider inside you
A
Trying to keep you off the straight and narrow
G
Pick me up, put me down, let me dangle
D
I'm a carrot on a string
A
I'm the sword as it hangs above you
G Bm A
Ooh ooh ooh
G Bm A
Ooh ooh ooh
[Verse 2]
G
I'm the curse, I'm the cure, the solution
D
I'm the reality
A
And the illusion
G
I'm a kid, I'm a friend, I'm a teacher
D
I'm the object in the distance
A
But you'll never reach her
G Bm A
Ooh ooh ooh
G Bm A D
Ooh ooh ooh
[Verse 3]
G
I'm a rat, I'm a dirty little liar
D
I'm a deep sea diver
A G
I'm a backseat driver in a storm
G
I'm the chord, I'm the bell that keeps ringing
D
A stone in your shoe
A G
I'm the bird your cat keeps bringing home
G Bm
Ooh ooh ooh
A G
I'll never leave you alone
G Bm
Ooh ooh ooh
A E
I'll never leave you alone
G D
Mmm
[Verse 4]
G
I'm a rabbit, I'm the hunter and the snare
D
Daddy's little Princess
A
Mummy's little nightmare
G
I'm the window, I'm the door you left open
D
I'm the tap you left running
A
I'm the choice that you should have chosen
G Bm
Ooh ooh ooh
A G
I'll never leave you alone
G Bm
Ooh ooh ooh
A
I'll never leave you alone
[Bridge]
N.C. Bm A
Ooh ooh ooh
N.C. Bm A
Ooh ooh ooh
G Bm
Ooh ooh ooh
A G
I'll never leave you alone
G
Ooh ooh
Bm A G
Push me away, but I'll never leave you alone
G
Ooh ooh ooh
Bm A G
Push me away, but I'll never leave you alone
G Bm
Ooh ooh ooh
A E
I'll never leave you alone
G Gm
Mmm
[Outro]
D
X
To play "I'll Never Leave You Alone" by The Staves on guitar, delve into
chords that paint the song's deep emotional landscape. This composition
blends major and minor chords, creating a layered auditory experience that
echoes the complexities of relationships and the enduring nature of connection.
Starting with a D major chord, the song sets a resonant tone, which continues
through the verses and chorus, highlighting the narrative woven through the lyrics.
Chords Overview:
D Major: For this chord, place your fingers on the second fret of the G string,
the third fret of the B string, and the second fret of the high E string, avoiding
the low E and A strings.
G Major: Position your fingers to press the third fret on the low E and high E strings,
the second fret on the A string, and strum all six strings.
A Major: Press down the D, G, and B strings at the second fret, starting your strum
from the A string.
Bm: This barre chord involves barring the second fret from the A string down
and positioning other fingers on the fourth fret of the D and G strings, and the
third fret of the B string.
E Major: Strum all strings while placing fingers on the first fret of the G string,
and the second fret on both the A and D strings.
Gm: Barre the third fret across all strings and place your ring finger on the fifth
fret of the A string, and your pinky on the fifth fret of the D string, creating a minor tone.
Verse and Chorus Progressions:
In the verses, the song transitions from G major to D major and then to A major,
creating a melodic flow that complements the storytelling in the lyrics.
During the chorus, Bm and A chords introduce a deeper emotional layer, enriching
the song's sonic palette. The shift from G to Bm to A and back
to G crafts a harmonic narrative.
Bridge Section:
The bridge emphasizes vocal melodies over specific chord strums,
marked as N.C. for no chord, allowing the lyrics to shine prominently.
Performance Tips:
- Smooth chord transitions, especially between G major and Bm,
are key to maintaining the song's fluidity.
- Embrace the emotional essence of the lyrics, allowing the chord
progressions to naturally reflect the song's thematic depth.
- Experiment with strumming patterns, balancing downstrokes in verses
with a mix of down and upstrokes in the chorus for dynamic variation.
In learning "I'll Never Leave You Alone," focus on the emotional narrative
conveyed through chords and lyrics, offering a heartfelt performance that
resonates with the enduring message of the song.
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