Never Apart chords
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[Chorus]
C Am
Life cannot be written
F C
It only can be lived
C Am
An endless sea of vision
F C
For each is born within
C Am
And death is not an issue
F C
It cannot break my heart
C C/B Am
And I don't have to miss you
F C
We'll never be apart
C C/B Am
No, I don't have to miss you
F C
We'll never be apart
[Verse 1]
F Em
Love is what they gave me
Dm C
And love is what I give you
Am Em
It's in the smallest movement
Dm G
It fills the starless void
F Em
Our fingertips were touching
Dm Em
Though light-years passed between us
Dm
No enеrgy created
G
No enеrgy destroyed
[Chorus]
C Am
Life cannot be written
F C
It only can be lived
C Am
An endless sea of vision
F C
For each is born within
C Am
And death is not an issue
F C
It cannot break my heart
C C/B Am
And I don't have to miss you
F C
We'll never be apart
C C/B Am
No, I don't have to miss you
F C
We'll never be apart
[Verse 2]
F
The work is set before us
Em
The path is clear and cold
Dm C
The new year is only six days old
F Em
I didn't want to leave all my discoveries behind
Dm
But another me left long ago
G
And I know he's doing fine
[Break]
F Em Dm C
F Em Dm G
[Chorus]
C Am
Life cannot be written
F C
It only can be lived
C Am
An endless sea of vision
F C
For each is born within
C Am
And death is not an issue
F C
It cannot break my heart
C C/B Am
And I don't have to miss you
F C
We'll never be apart
C C/B Am
No, I don't have to miss you
F C
We'll never be apart
C C/B Am F C
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How to play "Never Apart" by The Avett Brothers
Style of Play:
• Use all the open chords all over the song to get a full-bodied, full sound.
Lightly strum during verses to match the reflective character of the song.
Strum a bit harder and emphasize more.
Nevertheless,
Chord: C - Am - F - C - C/B
Strumming Pattern: D-DU-UDU (D = Down, U = Up)
Make sure the transitions from C to Am are smooth.
•Allow for chord shape, so C/B will be appropriately fretted with your ring finger.
[Verse 1]
F, Em, Dm, C, Am, G
Strumming Pattern: Strum a bit softer (D-DU).
Pay attention to the dynamics: softer in Em and Dm, but stronger in G.
The Em to Dm change is a little clunky at first, so spend a little time practicing.
[Break]
Chords: F, Em, Dm, C
• Strumming: Keep the strumming nice and light as not to take the song in a
different direction.
Hold the tempo steady and the transitions flowing.
Common Mistakes
Missing is the C/B chord. You should use your ring finger on the second to play
the second fret on the A string.
Strumming pattern is not quite consistent. Exercise slowly to hold the rhythm even.
You might just be going through chords too fast. Slow down and make sure you've
got each chord correct before you try to play them faster.
General Advice:
Tuning – Standard tuning (E A D G B e).
Tone: Clean or plain, warm acoustic tone.
Practice: Begin slowly so that you move chord changes around smoothly gradually
then pick up the pace.
Interesting Facts: "Never Apart," by The Avett Brothers, talks about a love and
connection that will literally never part. Separation, even in prolonged physical
separation and ultimately death, would have been felt through mental separation.
These lyrics communicate a very deep sense of peace and acceptance, and it's
full of the point that real connotations know the physical aspect not.
The Avett Brothers are an American band from 2000 that stroked a blend of genres
within them, from folk, bluegrass, and rock. Their lyrics are so touching at heart,
and their sweet harmonies enable them to create a firm fan base. Members of the
band include Scott Avett, Seth Avett, Bob Crawford, and Joe Kwon, with many
other auxiliary members over the years. They have a few important releases,
including "I and Love and You." and "The Carpenter."