Truck Girl chords
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[Intro]
Em7 C G D
[Verse 1]
Em7 C
We always said ain't nothin' in this world you and me couldn't figure out
G
So I cranked it up, came down here to work it out
D
I knew you'd be out here sippin', hangin 'round
Em7 C
Been waitin' on you to quit talkin' in the corner with some new guy
G
Just kinda figured you'd be tellin' him goodbye
D
That you'd still be comin' home with me tonight
[Chorus]
Em7 C
Why you gettin' in his truck, girl? Are you really givin' up, girl?
G
Thought you'd be sittin' here missin' what we had
D
And I'd come to this bar and get you back
Em7 C
I don't understand, girl, we had all of these plans, girl
G D
If you're my Sunday shotgun queen and I'm your whole world
Em7 D
Then why you gettin' in his truck, girl?
[Verse 2]
Em7 C
You always said that you loved my '94 sunburnt Chevy
G
Old school cool when you ridе around with me
G
So what's different now?
D
'Causе I can't seem to figure out
[Chorus]
Em7 C
Why you gettin' in his truck, girl? Are you really givin' up, girl?
G
Thought you'd be sittin' here missin' what we had
D
And I'd come to this bar and get you back
Em7 C
I don't understand, girl, we had all of these plans, girl
G D
If you're my Sunday shotgun queen and I'm your whole world
Em7 C
Then why you gettin' in his truck, girl?
G D
Why you gettin' in his truck, girl?
[Bridge]
C
Why you walkin' out of this bar, hangin' onto his arm?
Em D
Why you leavin' me standin' here, fallin' apart?
C
Why you with him, girl?
D
You're supposed to be my girl
[Chorus]
Em C
Why you gettin' in his truck, girl? Are you really givin' up, girl?
G
Thought you'd be sittin' here missin' what we had
D
And I'd come to this bar and get you back
Em C
I don't understand, girl, we had all of these plans, girl
G D
If you're my Sunday shotgun queen and I'm your whole world
Em C G
Why you gettin' in his truck, girl?
[Outro]
D
You're supposed to be my girl
How to play "Truck Girl" by Ross Josh is a guitar journey that explores the
nuances of lost love and the lingering questions that come with it. This song
is strummed with a sequence of chords that lays down a heartfelt country
ballad, revolving around the chords Em7, C, G, and D. This chord progression
drives the song, painting a vivid picture of heartbreak and unfulfilled plans.
[Intro]
The intro sets the emotional tone with:
Em7 C G D
A classic country chord progression that introduces the story's emotional
landscape right from the start.
[Verse 1]
The verse starts with a narrative of anticipation and disappointment, using
the chords to emphasize the storyline:
Em7 C
We always said ain't nothin' in this world you and me couldn't figure out
G
So I cranked it up, came down here to work it out
The movement from Em7 to C and then to G and D underlines the narrative's
ups and downs, reflecting the complexities of the relationship being sung about.
[Chorus]
The chorus amplifies the emotional intensity of the song, questioning the
decisions being made:
Em7 C
Why you gettin' in his truck, girl? Are you really givin' up, girl?
The repetition of the chord progression Em7, C, G, D here serves to highlight
the confusion and desperation of the situation.
[Verse 2]
Echoing the thematic elements of the first verse, the second verse continues
to question the changes that have occurred:
Em7 C
You always said that you loved my '94 sunburnt Chevy
The chords again provide a backdrop that supports the lyrical content, creating
a coherent narrative flow that's easy to follow.
[Bridge]
The bridge offers a moment of raw emotional pleading, shifting slightly in its
use of chords to bring out the depth of feeling:
C
Why you walkin' out of this bar, hangin' onto his arm?
This part of the song, with its slight variation in chord progression, emphasizes
the turning point of the narrative, offering a deeper insight into the emotional
turmoil.
[Outro]
The outro revisits the chord progression of the chorus, leaving the story with
a sense of unresolved longing:
D
You're supposed to be my girl
This ending leaves listeners with a lasting impression of the song's emotional
depth and narrative complexity.
In this Guitar Lesson and Tutorial, "How to play Truck Girl" emphasizes the
importance of capturing the emotional essence of the song through the strumming
pattern and the dynamics of your playing. As you practice, focus on how each
chord transition reflects the story's unfolding, allowing you to convey the
song's heartfelt message more effectively.