Cheap Coffee chords
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[Intro]
D
[Verse 1]
D
Cheap coffee brewing in the kitchen
G C D
From the babies room you were calling me
G
First steps I missed made up by the second ones
C D
In a 3 room apartment all of 800 square feet
[Chorus]
G
Didn’t know how
A D
Didn’t know how good it was
G
Didn’t know how
A D
Didn’t know how good it was
[Verse 2]
D
Moonlight on your breast
G C
Broken by the black straps of your dress
D
Broken by my grip
G
First love I missed made up by the last one
C D
Makes me smile as the last of my memory slips
F
Into the past
[Chorus]
G
Didn’t know how
A D
Didn’t know how it could go so fast
G
Didn’t know how
A D
Didn’t know how it could go so fast
[Bridge]
Bm F#m
When I think about the two of us
G F#m
And what could happen just because
Em
Something can break
A D
It don’t mean that it will
Bm F#m
What were we waiting for
G F#m
All we dreamt and so much more
Em A
It was ours, but it’s ours still
[Verse 3]
D
Little hands building things
G C D
Climbing mountains, tracing stars, chasing dreams
G
First light I missed made up by the afterglow
C D
I can still feel the warmth of your love light shining on me
[Chorus]
G
Didn’t know how
A D
Didn’t know how it good it could be
G
Didn’t know how
A D
Didn’t know how it good it could be
Em
Didn’t know how
G D
Didn’t know how it could go so fast
Em
Didn’t know how
G D
Didn’t know how it could go so fast
[Outro]
D
Cheap coffee brewing in the kitchen
D
Cheap coffee brewing
D
Cheap coffee brewing in the kitchen
D
Cheap coffee brewing
D
You’re going to have a long life, maybe ‘bout 200 and million lives.
D
Is that the most highest number?
D
Well the highest number is infinity
D
Infinity?
D
Yep and that’s a number that never ends
D
Oh gosh
D
Yeah, very, very, very, very – well it’s just,
D
It’s not even a very high number, its just – it’s a number that never ends.
How to play "Cheap Coffee" by The Avett Brothers on guitar.
Playing Style: • Keep open chords throughout the song for a ringing, warm sound.
• Strumming quietly throughout the verses portrays the song's thoughtful tone.
• Use dynamics in the chorus to emphasize emotional swings.
[Introduction]
Key: D
Strumming Pattern: D-DDU-UDU (D = Down, U = Up)
[Verse 1]
Chords: D, G, C
Strumming Pattern: Down - soft D.
Emphasize the smooth transition of D from G, then G to C.
Highlight lyrics where there is a pause by strumming a little softer.
[Chorus]
Chords: G, A, D
Strumming Pattern: D-D.
Emphasize the downstrums on the words "Didn't know how" only.
[Verse 2]
Chords: D, G, C, F
Strumming Pattern: Soft D-DU.
Be dynamic: play softly at the intimacy of the moments.
Practice going from G to C then to F back to back for a nice smooth flow.
[Bridge]
Chords: Bm, F#m, G
Strumming Pattern: D-DU-UD, gradually building it up.
Focus on chord changes that are clean-sounding and even in rhythm.
This has more feeling, so play it with some emotion.
[Verse 3]
Chords: D, G, C
Strumming Pattern: Lite D-DU.
Empathizes the story that is being told with soft dynamics.
Transitions, particularly with G to C, are smoothed out.
[Chorus]
Chords: G, A, D, Em
Strumming Pattern: Forceful D-D.
Play aggressive strums with the emotional peaks.
This is especially crucial if Emily is to have a smooth transition.
[Outro]
Key: D
Strumming Pattern: Gentle, contemplative strum.
Make sure you phrase the repeated D chord; sing softly to capture the conversational tone.
The correct focus is to maintain light, regular rhythm.
Critical errors:
• Rushed chord transitions. Slow down and practice so that you hit every chord on time.
• Strumming is not regular. Begin at a slow speed to maintain timing.
• Do not get too stressed on dynamics. Use softer and louder strums in line
with the mood of the song.
More Tips:
• Tuning: E A D G B e.
• Tone: Use a smooth or clean acoustic tone.
• Practice: Start slowly at first to make sure the changes from one chord to another
are nice and smooth, then progressively pick up.
Song Facts: "Cheap Coffee" captures moments of reflection and nostalgia, pointing
out the beauty in the simple life. The lyrics depict simple, treasured moments and
the awareness of their worth only in retrospect. The Avett Brothers, created in 2000,
have sang a combination of folk, bluegrass, and rock. Their rich lyrics and harmonies
have garnered them a devoted following. Scott Avett, Seth Avett, Bob Crawford,
and Joe Kwon make up the band, with many supporting musicians over the years.
They've made a number of professional albums,
including "I and Love and You" and "The Carpenter."