Changes chords
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[Chorus]
G C G
I’m making changes, moving on from phases
Em D
Onto new stages I will run, I will run
G C G Em
I’m making changes, I’m making changes
C D G
I sure as hell ain’t ever one and done
[Verse 1]
G Em
All starts with a feelin’, it can hurt when you grow
G Em
Be the sweetest piece of hell you’ll ever know
A
You step left and get pushed right
D
Dust off your denim and set your sights
G Em
It’s all a part of being lost and alive
G Em
The further down you fall the rougher you’ll rise
A7
Someone is gonna make you think twice
D N.C.
It’s all a part of being lost and alive
[Chorus]
G C G
I’m making changes, moving on from phases
Em D
Onto new stages I will run, I will run
G C G Em
I’m making changes, I’m making changes
C D G D
And I sure as hell ain’t ever one and done
[Guitar Solo]
G Em G Em
A7 D
[Piano Solo]
G Em G Em
A7 D N.C.
[Verse 2]
G Em
I take a couple steps toward the good
G Em
Then back up like I knew I would
A7
Have two beers like I know I should
D
Another night have more because I could
G Em
Wake up, remember crying in the arms
G Em
Of a big ‘ol bear outside the bar
A7
Sometimes you gotta go a little too far
D N.C.
To get yourself thinking ‘bout where you are
[Chorus]
G C G
I’m making changes, moving on from phases
Em D
Onto new stages I will run, I will run
G C G Em
I’m making changes, I’m making changes
C D E E7 N.C.
I sure as hell ain’t ever one and
[Out-Chorus]
A D A
I’m making changes, moving on from phases
F#m E7
Onto new stages I will run, I will run
A D A F#m
I’m making changes, I’m making changes
D E A
I sure as hell ain’t ever one and done
D E D A
No, I sure as hell ain’t ever one and done
How to play "Changes" by Emily Nenni on guitar:
Tuning: Standard EADGBE tuning.
Chord Progression:
Chorus: G C G | Em D | G C G Em | C D G
Verse 1: G | Em | G Em | A D | G Em | A7 | D
Guitar Solo: G Em | G Em | A7 D
Piano Solo: Same as guitar solo
Verse 2: G Em | G Em | A7 D | G Em | A7 D
Out-Chorus: A D A | F#m E7 | A D A F#m | D E A
Strumming Pattern:
Chorus: For the upbeat feel, use a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern.
Verse: Try a more laid-back strum to match the reflective mood.
Solo Sections: Emphasize the rhythm by focusing on downstrokes.
Playing Tips:
Chord Changes: Practice switching between G, Em, A7, and D.
Out-Chorus Modulation: Pay attention to the shift to A in the
out-chorus; it gives the final chorus a fresh feel.
Common Mistakes:
Chord Timing: Ensure you're on time with the chord changes,
especially during the solos.
Strumming Intensity: Adjust the strum intensity for each section.
Lyrics Meaning:
"Changes" speaks about personal growth and the challenges that come with it.
Emily Nenni captures the bittersweet aspects of transformation, moving forward
despite setbacks, and embracing each phase as part of the journey.