Greatest Hits chords
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[Intro]
C D G
[Verse 1]
G
I thought I’d had my greatest hits
C
But the hits just keep on comin, don’t they Mama
D
I thought I’d seen the worst of it
G
But the days haven’t been as kind as they oughta
[Verse 2]
G
Best I can do is clear out the weeds
C
Next time it rains, flowers got more room to breathe
D
Anybody comes swingin’ I bob and weave
G
Take a beat and remember all that’s been fine to me
[Chorus]
C
Pipin’ hot lovin’, ice cold beer
G
That double-wide trailer
G D G
We’ve honky-tonked at for years
C
Time with the family, a big belly laugh
G
Givin’ weed to my neighbors
D G
Pattin’ my good good dog on the back
[Verse 3]
G
Companions they will come and go
C
Not every friend will be with you tomorrow
D
It ain’t wrong to say no, goodbye it’s true
G
When you let go of what’s no longer servin’ you
[Verse 4]
G
Oh seasons change, and plans do too
C
You never do quite know what time will do
D
Good things in life are often free
G
And they never fail to heal what’s hurtin’ me
[Chorus]
C
Pipin’ hot lovin’, ice cold beer
G
That double-wide trailer
G D G
We’ve honky-tonked at for years
C
Time with the family, a big belly laugh
G
Givin’ weed to my neighbors
D G
Pattin’ my good good dog on the back
[Harmonica Solo]
C G E A
[Verse 5]
A
I thought I’d had my greatest hits
D
But the hits just keep on comin, don’t they Mama
E
I thought I’d seen the worst of it
A
But the days haven’t been as kind as they oughta
[Verse 6]
A
Best I can do is clear out the weeds
D
Next time it rains, flowers got more room to breathe
E
Anybody comes swingin’ I bob and weave
A
Take a beat and remember all that’s been fine to me
[Chorus]
D
Pipin’ hot lovin’, ice cold beer
A
That double-wide trailer
A E A
We’ve honky-tonked at for years
D
Time with the family, a big belly laugh
A
Givin’ weed to my neighbors
E A B
Pattin’ my good good dog on the back
E
Pipin’ hot lovin’, ice cold beer
B
That double-wide trailer
F# B
We’ve honky-tonked at for years
E
Time with the family, a big belly laugh
B
Givin’ weed to my neighbors
F# B
Pattin’ my good good dog on the back
[Outro]
E B F# B E B F# B
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How to play "Greatest Hits" by Emily Nenni on guitar:
Tuning: Standard EADGBE tuning.
Chord Progression:
Intro: C D G
Verse 1: G | C | D | G
Verse 2: G | C | D | G
Chorus: C | G | G D G | C | G | D G
Verse 3 & 4: Same as Verse 2
Harmonica Solo: C G E A
Verse 5 & 6: A | D | E | A
Chorus (Key Change): D | A | A E A | D | A | E B
Outro: E B F# B | E B F# B
Strumming Pattern:
Use a relaxed down-up strumming pattern with a steady rhythm.
Emphasize the downstrokes to capture the groove of the song.
Playing Tips:
Chord Changes: Pay attention to chord changes during the modulation.
Dynamics: Adjust strumming intensity between verses and choruses to
match the song’s energy shifts.
Harmonica Solo Section: Play the chords simply to provide a steady base.
Common Mistakes:
Key Change: Ensure smooth chord changes as the song modulates.
Overstrumming: Avoid overstrumming to maintain the laid-back feel.
Lyrics Meaning:
"Greatest Hits" is about appreciating life’s simple joys and finding solace in
the good things amidst challenges. Emily Nenni emphasizes the importance of
family, love, and community while reflecting on personal struggles. The lyrics
highlight a sense of resilience and gratitude in embracing the ups and downs.