How It Looks From Here chords
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CAPO: 4th FRET
[Intro]
C G D
E -----------|-----------|-------|-2-3-----|
B -3/5-3-----|-3/5-3-----|-3/5-3-|-----5-3-|
G -------4-2-|-------4-2-|-------|---------|
D -----------|-----------|-------|---------|
A -----------|-----------|-------|---------|
E -----------|-----------|-------|---------|
[Verse]
C G C
Well I've heard her say goodbye before
G D
But not like she just said it
C
And yeah I've seen her slam the door
G D
But not like she just did it
C
She's got her mind made up
And she made it clear
G
And that's how it looks from here
[Chorus]
C
'Cause now I’m standing on the front porch
G D
Watching those taillights fade into red dirt dust
C
And now I’m standing in the mess that I made
G D
She’s got all of her things in the back packed up
Em
She’s good as gone
D
And she’s moving on
C
Didn’t look one time in the review mirror
Am7 D C
At least that’s how-ow-ow-ow-ow it looks from here
C G D
E -----------|-----------|-------|-2-3-----|
B -3/5-3-----|-3/5-3-----|-3/5-3-|-----5-3-|
G -------4-2-|-------4-2-|-------|---------|
D -----------|-----------|-------|---------|
A -----------|-----------|-------|---------|
E -----------|-----------|-------|---------|
[Verse]
C
Well I called her up it didn't ring
G D
And she didn't wanna hear it
C
With every mile she's burning down
G D
The chance to turn around's disappeared
C
Her skies are blue but 's outta tears
G D
At least that's how it looks from here
[Chorus]
C
'Cause now I’m standing on the front porch
G D
Watching those taillights fade into red dirt dust
C
And now I’m standing in the mess that I made
G D
She’s got all of her things in the back packed up
Em
She’s good as gone
D
And she’s moving on
C
Didn’t look one time in the review mirror
Am7 D C
At least that’s how-ow-ow-ow-ow it looks from here
[Instrumental/Solo]
C C G D
[Break]
Am Am7
The bed looks cold, the house looks empty
D
It looks like she won't even miss me
[Chorus]
C
Now I’m standing on the front porch
G D
Watching those taillights fade into red dirt dust
C
And now I’m standing in the mess that I made
G D
She’s got all of her things in the back packed up
Em
She’s good as gone
D
And she’s moving on
C
Didn’t look one time in the review mirror
Am D C
At least that’s how-ow-ow-ow-ow it looks from here
[Outro]
C G
E -----------|-----------|-------|
B -3/5-3-----|-3/5-3-----|-3/5-3-|
G -------4-2-|-------4-2-|-------|
D -----------|-----------|-------|
A -----------|-----------|-------|
E -----------|-----------|-------|
D
Yeah that's how it looks from here
C G D
E -----------|-----------|-------|-2-3-2-|
B -3/5-3-----|-3/5-3-----|-3/5-3-|-------|
G -------4-2-|-------4-2-|-------|-------|
D -----------|-----------|-------|-------|
A -----------|-----------|-------|-------|
E -----------|-----------|-------|-------|
How to play "How It Looks From Here" by Smith Conner on guitar
- **Capo Placement:**
Place the capo on the 4th fret to match the song's key.
- **Chords Used:**
C, G, D, Em, Am7, Am
- **Chord Shapes with Capo:**
C: x32010
G: 320003
D: xx0232
Em: 022000
Am7: x02010
Am: x02210
- **Intro:**
- Play the tab:
```
E -----------|-----------|-------|-2-3-----|
B -3/5-3-----|-3/5-3-----|-3/5-3-|-----5-3-|
G -------4-2-|-------4-2-|-------|---------|
D -----------|-----------|-------|---------|
A -----------|-----------|-------|---------|
E -----------|-----------|-------|---------|
```
- Strum C, G, D.
- **Verse Strumming Pattern:**
- Use a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern.
- C (4 bars), G (2 bars), D (2 bars).
- Keep a steady, relaxed rhythm to match the lyrics.
- **Verse Transitions:**
- Focus on smooth transitions between C and G.
- Ensure the rhythm remains consistent and flowing.
- **Chorus Dynamics:**
- Increase the intensity slightly.
- Use a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern for C, G, D, Em, and Am7.
- Emphasize the downbeats to highlight the emotional peak.
- **Chorus Chord Progression:**
- C (2 bars), G (2 bars), D (2 bars), Em (1 bar), D (1 bar), C (2 bars).
- Am7 (1 bar), D (1 bar), C (2 bars).
- **Break Section:**
- Strum Am and Am7 with softer dynamics.
- Use a more relaxed strumming pattern.
- **Instrumental/Solo Section:**
- Strum C, C, G, D with softer dynamics.
- Reflect the introspective nature of the song.
- **Outro:**
- Gradually soften the strumming.
- End with C, G, D to create a reflective finish.
- Play the tab again:
```
E -----------|-----------|-------|-2-3-2-|
B -3/5-3-----|-3/5-3-----|-3/5-3-|-------|
G -------4-2-|-------4-2-|-------|-------|
D -----------|-----------|-------|-------|
A -----------|-----------|-------|-------|
E -----------|-----------|-------|-------|
```
- **Common Mistakes:**
- Rushing the transitions between chords.
- Inconsistent strumming patterns.
- Not placing enough emphasis on the downbeats in the chorus.
**Song Facts:**
"How It Looks From Here" by Smith Conner is a poignant song about
heartbreak and the aftermath of a relationship ending. The lyrics
convey the pain of seeing someone leave and the realization of the
mistakes made. Smith Conner's emotive delivery and relatable themes
resonate deeply with listeners, capturing the essence of regret and
loss.