Spinnin chords
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CAPO: 2nd FRET
[Intro]
Em D/F# G G D/F# C
C D G D/F# Em D/F# G G G
[Verse]
G D/F#
We were there for a minute
G D/F# C
We were wrapped up in it
C G G/B D/F#
Ain't a highway I don't ride
Em D/F# G G
Don't make me wish I was right back in it
G G D/F#
That dream is a bitch
C
It'll turn on you quick
C G G/B
You go off running from the ones you love
D/F# G
And you wind up with nothing but the things you miss
[Chorus]
G D/F# G G G/B C
I left that whooooooole wooorld spinning
Em D/F# G G D/F# C
I left that whooooooole wooorld spinning
G
A long, long time ago
[Verse]
Em D/F# G
It was real, and I know it
G D/F# C
But I knew I would blow it
C D/F# G D/F#
There's an emptiness in me
G D/F#
Nobody gets to see
G G G
'Cause I don't dare show it
[Verse]
G
I might drink for a minute
G D/F# C
Pour myself back in it
C D/F#
Light another smoke
G D/F#
And let it all go
Em D/F# G
But I know I'll fuck it up again
[Chorus]
Em D/F# G G D/F# C
And I left that whooooooole wooorld spinning
Em D/F# G G G/B C
I left that whooooooole wooorld spinning
Em D/F# G
A long, looooong time ago
[Instrumental]
G D/F# C
C G
C D G D/F# Em D/F# G G
[Break]
C
There's no place I can run to
Em G G/B
Don't take me right back to
Am
The last time that I saw you
C
'Cause that me was the one who
[Chorus]
Em D/F# G G D/F# C
Left that whooooooole wooorld spinning
Em D/F# G G D/F# C
I left that whooooooole wooorld spinning
G D/F# G G D/F# C
When I left that whooooooole wooorld spinning
Em D/F# G G D/F# C
I left that whooooooole wooorld spinning
C G D G
A long, long time ago
"Spinnin" by Aaron Lewis, with its haunting melody and reflective lyrics,
requires a capo on the 2nd fret to align with the original key. This song
employs chords such as Em, D/F#, G, C, and G/B, weaving a tapestry of sound
that's both intricate and emotionally resonant. The song captures a sense of
nostalgia and regret, themes that are amplified through the guitar's voice.
The Intro sets the stage with a sequence that moves through Em, D/F#, G, G D/F#,
C, ending with a compelling C, D, G progression:
Em D/F# G G D/F# C
C D G D/F# Em D/F# G G G
This opening serves as an invitation into the song's emotional landscape, with
each chord transition gently pulling the listener deeper into the narrative.
Moving into the Verse, the chord progression subtly shifts, reflecting the
introspective nature of the lyrics:
G D/F#
We were there for a minute
G D/F# C
We were wrapped up in it
The interplay between G, D/F#, and C chords mirrors the complexity of the
song's thematic elements, evoking a sense of fleeting moments and lost chances.
The Chorus introduces a repetitive motif that's both haunting and beautiful,
symbolizing the cyclical nature of the song's narrative:
G D/F# G G G/B C
I left that whooooooole wooorld spinning
Here, the progression adds a layer of poignancy, highlighting the emotional
weight of the lyrics with the repetition of the phrase "I left that whooooooole
wooorld spinning" against the backdrop of the G, D/F#, and C chords.
As the song progresses, it delves deeper into the themes of regret and
reflection. The bridge and subsequent verses utilize the same chord patterns to
underscore the continuity of the narrative, with the music acting as a
companion to the storytelling.
In "Spinnin," the guitar becomes more than just an instrument; it's a voice
that carries the weight of the song's emotional core. The careful arrangement
of chords and the strategic use of the capo on the 2nd fret work together to
create a musical experience that's deeply affecting.
As you play "Spinnin," focus on the emotional delivery of each chord and how
they contribute to the overall narrative of the song. The beauty of this piece
lies in its ability to convey profound emotional truths through the simple, yet
powerful, language of music. Let your guitar express the depth of feeling that
resides within the chords, bringing the story of "Spinnin" to vivid life.