Capo 1st fret.
You may play this song tuned down 1/2 step.
To do so transpose +2 steps.
[Verse 1]
N.C. C F
I woke up in the same clothes I was in last night
C
I've done it again
F
Pounding head and bloodshot eyes about to light
C
That morning cigarette
F
Seen the bottom of a whiskey bottle
C
More times than I can count
Am F
Woke up cold, the sunrise burning up my eyes
G
On some old stranger's couch
C
Wasted
[Chorus]
F C
Wasted youth, wasted time
G Am
There ain't no truth in a wasted mind
F C
Ain't no way to go through life
G
Night after night
C
Wasted
[Pedal Steel Solo]
F C G Am
F C G C
[Verse 2]
F Am7
Well, I can't get back the time I've had
C
Can't make amends
G
Rewrite thе past
F Am7
I've change my ways 'fore it's too latе
C G
So one day I don't see my savior's face
C
Wasted
[Chorus]
F C
Wasted youth, wasted time
G Am
There ain't no truth in a wasted mind
F C
Ain't no way to go through life
G
Night after night
C Dm C
Wasted
[Pedal Steel Solo]
F C G Am
F C G C
[Outro]
C F
I woke up in the same clothes I was in last night
F
I've done it
C
Again
How to play "Wasted" by Cody Jinks on guitar brings forth a song drenched
in reflection, regret, and a yearning for redemption, underscored by its acoustic
warmth. With a capo on the 1st fret and the option to tune down 1/2 step for
a deeper tone, this piece navigates through life's rough patches with a blend
of chords that underscore its poignant narrative.
Intro and Verse Chords:
The song doesn't have a designated instrumental intro, diving straight into
the verses with an impactful N.C. (no chord) to C and F chord progression,
which sets the tone for a story of nights blurred into mornings of regret.
Start with the C chord as you sing about the protagonist's realization of their
state, moving to F to highlight the consequences of their choices.
The transition back and forth between C and F in the verses paints a vivid
picture of cyclical regret and the toll of a lifestyle marked by excess.
Introducing Am to the progression adds a layer of melancholy, reflecting
deeper introspection, while G chord injects a momentary uplift, hinting at
the possibility of change before settling back into C with the somber
acknowledgment of being "Wasted."
Chorus:
The chorus transitions through F, C, G, and Am chords, encapsulating
the core message of the song—a reflection on wasted time and opportunities.
The F to C change emphasizes the realization of what's been lost, with G to Am
highlighting the internal struggle between understanding and acceptance.
This chord progression is not just a lament but a poignant acknowledgment of
the need for change, driven home by the return to C and the repeated, resigned
utterance of "Wasted."
Pedal Steel Solo and Outro:
Following the choruses, pedal steel solos embrace the same F, C, G, Am
to F, C, G, and back to C progression, offering instrumental meditations
on the song's themes.
The outro revisits the opening verse's theme, bringing the song full circle
to a reflective close with the C and F chords, underscoring the cyclical nature
of the protagonist's struggles and realizations.
Playing Tips:
- Use a mix of strumming and fingerpicking to convey the song's emotional depth.
The verses benefit from a more introspective, fingerpicked approach, while the
choruses can be more dynamically strummed to highlight their emotional crescendo.
- Pay attention to the dynamic shifts between the chords. The movement from C to F
and then to Am and G within the verses and choruses carries the narrative forward,
reflecting the song's themes of regret and the fleeting hope for change.
- Let the capo on the 1st fret (and the option for tuning down) guide your interpretation
of the song's mood, allowing the guitar's resonance to deepen the impact
of the lyrics and melody.
"Wasted" is a powerful narrative set to music, offering guitarists not just a series
of chords to master but a story to tell, resonating with the universal themes
of reflection, regret, and the quest for redemption.
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