[Intro]
| Bm A/C# | D | G A | D |
[Verse 1]
Bm A/C# D
Six in the mornin', hands are shakin'
G A D
Half ready, half scared to death
Bm A/C# D
Hand me the world, wrapped in a pink blanket
G A D
The world falls asleep on my chest
[Pre-Chorus]
G A D A/C#
I'm so in love even though we just met
G A D
Got no clue what I should do next
[Chorus]
Bm G
We'll get it wrong, we'll get it right
D A/C#
Whole lotta tears we both have to cry
Bm G
You'll learn to run, I'll learn to let go
D A/C#
Years'll go fast, nights'll go slow
D/F# G A Bm
Lord knows the best thing that I'll ever do
G A Bm A/C# D G A D
Will be growin' up raisin' you
[Verse 2]
Bm A/C# D
I sat in the backseat for twenty miles back home
G A D
Holdin' my breath the wholе way
Bm A/C# D
Through the knee scrapes, the hеartbreaks, and learnin' the hard way
G A D
We're both gonna turn out okay
[Chorus]
Bm G
We'll get it wrong, we'll get it right
D A/C#
Whole lotta tears we both have to cry
Bm G
You'll learn to run, I'll learn to let go
D A/C#
Years'll go fast, nights'll go slow
D/F# G A Bm
Lord knows the best thing that I'll ever do
G A Bm G D A/C#
Will be growin' up raisin' you
[Instrumental]
| Bm | G | D | A/C# |
[Bridge]
G A Bm A/C#
You'll crawl 'til you run and you'll run 'til you drive
D G A
And your drivin' will drive us both crazy
G A Bm A/C#
Wherever you go and whatever you do
D G A
Just know you'll never not be my baby
[Chorus]
Bm G
We'll get it wrong, we'll get it right
D A/C#
Whole lotta tears we both have to cry
Bm G
You'll learn to run, I'll learn to let go
D A/C#
Years'll go fast, nights'll go slow
D/F# G A Bm
Lord knows the best thing that I'll ever do
G A Bm G A
Will be growin' up raisin' you
[Ending]
| Bm A/C# | D | G A | D | 2x
How to play "Growin' Up Raising You" by Gabby Barrett on guitar is a
journey through chords that capture the bittersweet, yet beautiful essence
of parenthood. This song, with its heartfelt lyrics and melody, revolves
around the chords Bm, A/C#, D, G, A, and includes a D/F# to add depth
to the narrative. Here's a guide to playing this touching piece.
Intro and Verse Chords
The intro sets an emotional tone with a progression of Bm, A/C#, D, G, A,
ending on D. This same progression carries into the verses, painting vivid
pictures of life's beginnings with a newborn. To play these chords:
B Minor (Bm): Place your index finger across all strings on the second
fret (barre chord), your middle finger on the third fret of the B (2nd) string,
your ring finger on the fourth fret of the D (4th) string, and your little finger
on the fourth fret of the G (3rd) string.
A/C#: This chord adds a rich bass note to the A major chord. To play it, place
your index finger on the second fret of the D (4th) string, your middle finger on
the second fret of the G (3rd) string, and your ring finger on the second fret of
the B (2nd) string, with your pinky reaching to the fourth fret of the A (5th)
string for the C# note.
D Major: Place your index finger on the second fret of the G (3rd) string,
your ring finger on the third fret of the B (2nd) string, and your middle finger
on the second fret of the high E (1st) string.
G Major: Position your index finger on the second fret of the A (5th) string,
your middle finger on the third fret of the low E (6th) string, and your ring
finger on the third fret of the high E (1st) string.
A Major: Place your index, middle, and ring fingers on the second frets of
the D (4th), G (3rd), and B (2nd) strings, respectively.
Chorus
The chorus utilizes the same chords as the verses but emphasizes the song's
emotional message about the journey of parenthood and growth. The addition
of D/F# here provides a smooth transition and adds emotional weight:
D/F#: To play this, keep the D major shape and add your thumb over the top
of the neck to press down the low E (6th) string on the second fret, providing
the F# bass note.
Bridge
The bridge offers a narrative shift, reflected in the chord progression that continues
to use the established chords while focusing on the storytelling aspect of the song.
It's a contemplative part that bridges the song's themes together.
Instrumental and Ending
The instrumental section gives a moment to reflect on the song's themes, using
the song's core chords. The ending revisits the intro's chord progression,
providing a bookend to the story, and gently concludes the narrative.
As you play "Growin' Up Raising You," let the chords and lyrics guide you
through the nuanced journey of parenthood, with its mix of challenges and
incomparable joys. This song is not just a set of chords and lyrics but a heartfelt
story set to music, offering a deeply emotional experience for both the player
and the listeners.
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