see you around - Cooke Ashley

see you around chords

[Intro]
| Bm7   G  | D  | 2x
 
 
[Verse 1]
           Bm7                G
Could've swore I saw you downtown last night
          D
But everybody says I'm goin' crazy
           Bm7                G
Thought I saw your Silverado pulling off a side road
D
 But I've been seeing things lately
        Bm7                  G
'Cause you said goodbye and tore out the drive
  D
That was three months ago
    Bm7                    G
And I said, "I guess I'll see you around"
     D
But baby I didn't know
 
 
[Chorus]
                    Bm7                     G

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I'd still see you around everywhere that I go
                       D
See your face in the crowd on a Saturday night
            Bm7                        G
I see you around the time I'm headin' home and
                  D
I'm passin' your house swear you're there in the drive
       Bm7                G
Every '05 Chevy with the windows tinted black
 D
Kinda makes me think that you might've came back
            Bm7
But you're long gone moved on
 G                      D
You ain't even in this town
                            Bm7
So why do I still see you around?
            G
I see you around
            D
I see you around
 
 
[Verse 2]
                    Bm7
And now I see what people mean
      G               D
When memories, keep showing up like a ghost
              Bm7                       G
Sittin' at a red light hangin' round a bonfire
     D
Or drownin' this Jack and Coke
 
 
[Chorus]
                    Bm7                     G
I'd still see you around everywhere that I go
                       D
See your face in the crowd on a Saturday night
            Bm7                        G
I see you around the time I'm headin' home and
                  D
I'm passin' your house swear you're there in the drive
       Bm7                G
Every '05 Chevy with the windows tinted black
 D
Kinda makes me think that you might've came back
            Bm7
But you're long gone moved on
 G                      D
You ain't even in this town
                            Bm7
So why do I still see you around?
            G
I see you around
            D
I see you around
                  Bm7
I still see you around
            G
I see you around
            D
I see you around yeah
 
 
[Bridge]
       Bm7                   G
I've tried movin' on, tried being alone
       D
Tried seeing somebody new
            D
But that's kinda hard to do
 
 
[Chorus]
                    Bm7                     G
I'd still see you around everywhere that I go
                       D
See your face in the crowd on a Saturday night
            Bm7                        G
I see you around the time I'm headin' home and
                  D
I'm passin' your house swear you're there in the drive
       Bm7                G
Every '05 Chevy with the windows tinted black
 D
Kinda makes me think that you might've came back
            Bm7
But you're long gone moved on
 G                      D
You ain't even in this town
                            Bm7
So why do I still see you around?
            G
I see you around
            D
I see you around
                         Bm7
Why do I still see you around?
            G
I see you around
            D
I see you around





How to play "See You Around" by Cooke Ashley on guitar

[Intro & Verses]
- The song starts with a loop of Bm7, G, D, creating a reflective, somewhat
  melancholic feel appropriate for the lyrical themes of reminiscence and
  unresolved feelings.
- Focus on a smooth, even strumming pattern. This progression should be
  played gently to enhance the emotional impact of the lyrics.

- Bm7 sets a somber tone, leading well into G which lightens the mood slightly
  before resolving into D, providing a sense of completion to the musical phrase.

[Chorus]
- The chorus uses the same chord progression but should be played with
  increased intensity to reflect the emotional escalation as the lyrics
  delve deeper into the protagonist's lingering memories and sightings.
- Emphasize key lyrical phrases like "I see you around" with a stronger strum
  on D, making these moments stand out as emotional peaks in the song.

- This section requires careful attention to dynamic changes, starting
  softer and building as the chorus progresses to mirror the growing
  emotional intensity of the lyrics.

[Bridge]
- The bridge provides a shift in perspective and is underscored by the same
  chord progression. However, the playing here should be introspective,
  matching the reflective content of the lyrics.
- Consider using a picking pattern here to differentiate this section from
  the rest of the song, focusing on the high strings to give a lighter,
  more ethereal sound.

[Common Mistakes]
- Overstrumming in the verses, which can overpower the vocals and lyrical
  nuances.
- Not varying the dynamics enough between the verse and chorus, which is
  essential to convey the song's emotional journey effectively.

[Tips]
- Practice transitioning between Bm7 and G smoothly, as the emotional tone
  of the song hinges significantly on these shifts.
- Use a metronome to practice maintaining a consistent tempo, especially
  important in songs with emotional lyrics where it's easy to speed up or
  slow down unintentionally.

[Song Facts]
"See You Around" captures the essence of lingering memories and the persistent
presence of a past relationship in everyday sights and sounds. The song uses
evocative lyrics and a compelling chord progression to explore themes of
nostalgia and the difficulty of moving on from deep emotional connections.

[Artist Bio]
Cooke Ashley is known for her evocative storytelling and ability to convey
deep personal experiences through her music. Her songs often touch on
themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human emotion, making her
music deeply resonant with listeners who appreciate her honest and heartfelt
approach to songwriting.