Feathered Indians chords
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[Intro]
G D C
[Verse 1]
G
Well my buckle makes impressions
D
On the inside of her thigh
C
There are little feathered Indians
C
Where we tussled through the night
G
If I'd known she was religious
D
Then I wouldn't have came stoned
C
To the house of such an angel
C G D C
Too messed up to get back home
[Verse 2]
G
Lookin' over West Virginia
D
Smoking Spirits on the roof
C
She asked ain't anybody told ya
C
That them things are bad for you
G
I said many folks have warned me
D
I've had several people try
C
But up 'til now, there ain't been nothing
C
That I couldn't leave behind
[Chorus]
D C
Hold me close, my dear
D C
Sing your whispering song
D G C
Softly in my ear
D C
And I will sing along
Em D C
Honey, tell me how your love runs true
Em D C
And how I can always count on you
D
To be there when the bullets fly
C G D C
I'd run across the river just to hold you tonight
[Verse 3]
G
Well my heart is sweating bullets
D
From the circles it has raced
C
Like a little feathered indian's
C
Callin' out the clouds for rain
G
And I'd go runnin' through the thicket
D
I'd go careless through the thorns
C
Just to hold her for a minute
C
Though it'd leave me wanting more
[Out-Chorus]
D C
Hold me close, my dear
D C
Sing your whispering song
D G C
Softly in my ear
D C
And I will sing along
Em D C
Honey, tell me how your love runs true
Em D C
And how I can always count on you
D
To be there when the bullets fly
C G D
I'd run across the river just to hold you tonight
C Em
Yeah, I'd run across the river (I'd run)
How to play "Feathered Indians" by Smith Conner on guitar
- **Chords Used:**
G, D, C, Em
- **Chord Shapes:**
G: 320003
D: xx0232
C: x32010
Em: 022000
- **Intro:**
- Strum G, D, C with a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern.
- Repeat the pattern to set the tone.
- **Verse 1 Strumming Pattern:**
- Maintain the same down-down-up-up-down-up pattern.
- G (2 bars), D (2 bars), C (2 bars), C (2 bars).
- Keep a steady, relaxed rhythm to match the lyrics.
- **Verse Transitions:**
- Focus on smooth transitions between G and D.
- Ensure the rhythm remains consistent and flowing.
- **Chorus Dynamics:**
- Increase the intensity slightly.
- Use a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern for D, C, G, and Em.
- Emphasize the downbeats to highlight the emotional peak.
- **Chorus Chord Progression:**
- D (1 bar), C (1 bar), D (1 bar), C (1 bar).
- D (1 bar), G (1 bar), C (1 bar), D (1 bar), C (1 bar).
- Em (1 bar), D (1 bar), C (1 bar), Em (1 bar), D (1 bar), C (1 bar).
- **Verse 2 and Chorus:**
- Follow the same patterns as Verse 1 and Chorus 1.
- Maintain the emotional consistency of the song.
- **Outro:**
- Gradually soften the strumming.
- End with G, D, C to create a reflective finish.
- **Common Mistakes:**
- Rushing the transitions between chords.
- Inconsistent strumming patterns.
- Not placing enough emphasis on the downbeats in the chorus.
**Song Facts:**
"Feathered Indians" by Smith Conner is a heartfelt song about love,
regret, and the passage of time. The lyrics reflect the complexities
of relationships and the longing for connection. Smith Conner's
emotive delivery and relatable themes resonate deeply with listeners,
capturing the essence of human emotions and the beauty of simple,
poignant moments.