The Goal chords
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CAPO: 5th FRET
[Intro]
Am G/B C C/E F
[Verse]
Am G/B
It was pack the trunk
C C/E
It was make the drive
F
It was leave that little town behind
Am G/B C C/E F
Damn if I didn't leave it in the dust
G Am G/B
It was play the game
C C/E
It was play the show
F
It was get a song on the radio
Am G/B C C/E F
I did it all, but damn, still ain't enough
G Am C
But what do you know? My daddy was right
C/E F
Said, "When it comes to what you want in this life
Am G/B C
It's okay to have a good long list
C/E F G
Long as the top looks a little like this"
[Chorus]
C G/B Am
Put family first but still put the work in
F G
Live them words in the Sunday sermon
C G/B Am
See a half-full glass of bourbon
F G
And make time to go back home
C G/B Am
Do what you love, love what you're doin'
F G
If you say "I do," hell don't undo it
C G/B Am
Half good friend, even better human
F G
Written on that headstone
F G
Good Lord knows I ain't there yet
N.C. Am G/B
But damn if that ain't the goal
C C/E F
(Damn if that ain't the goal)
[Verse]
Am G/B C C/E
It took waking up in a quarter-life crisis
F
To figure out what the point of life is
Am G/B C C/E F
It ain't puttin' more notches on the belt
G Am G/B C
I'm still chasing down some new horizons
C/E F
Nothin' wrong with left foot driving
Am G/B C C/E F
But the best things in life don't shine up on a shelf
G
So if I do nothing else
[Chorus]
C G/B Am
I put family first but still put the work in
F G
Live them words in the Sunday sermon
C G/B Am
See a half-full glass of bourbon
F G
And make time to go back home
C G/B Am
Do what you love, love what you're doin'
F G
If you say "I do," hell don't undo it
C G/B Am
Half good friend, even better human
F G
Written on that headstone
F G
Good Lord knows I ain't there yet
Am G/B C C/E F
But damn if that ain't the goal-oal-oal-oal-oal
Am G/B C C/E F
Damn if that ain't the goal-oal-oal-oal-oal
[Break]
G F G
I'm gettin' better at gettin' older-er-er-er-er
F
If I could talk to twenty-three me
G
Yeah, I would've told her
[Chorus]
C G/B Am
Put family first but still put the work in
F G
Live them words in the Sunday sermon
C G/B Am
See a half-full glass of bourbon
F G
And make time to go back home
C G/B Am
Do what you love, love what you're doin'
F G
If you say "I do," hell don't undo it
C G/B Am
Half good friend, even better human
F G
Written on that headstone
F G
Good Lord knows I ain't there yet
N.C
But damn if that ain't the goal
How to play "The Goal" on guitar
CAPO: 5th FRET
[Intro]
- Chords: Am, G/B, C, C/E, F.
- Strum pattern: Use a down-up-down-up pattern to set the rhythm.
- Play each chord cleanly, letting the notes ring out.
[Verse]
- Chords: Am, G/B, C, C/E, F, G.
- Strum pattern: Use a steady down-up-down-up pattern.
- Emphasize the transitions between Am and G/B, and C/E to F.
- Ensure smooth transitions, especially from C to C/E.
[Chorus]
- Chords: C, G/B, Am, F, G.
- Strum pattern: Use a pronounced down-up-down-up pattern.
- Highlight the C and G/B chords for the chorus’s unique feel.
- Play the F chord with emphasis to enhance the melody.
[Break]
- Chords: G, F, G, F, G.
- Maintain a consistent strumming pattern.
- Focus on smooth transitions to match the flow.
[Chorus]
- Same chord progression as the previous chorus: C, G/B, Am, F, G.
- Keep the strumming pattern consistent.
- Ensure each chord transition is smooth and well-defined.
- Emphasize the final line with a gentle strum.
[Outro]
- Chords: Am, G/B, C, C/E, F, G.
- Slow down slightly towards the end to give a sense of closure.
- Let the final chord ring out to conclude the song.
[General Tips:]
- Tuning: Ensure your guitar is in standard tuning, with capo on the 5th fret.
- Tone: Use a clean or warm tone to match the song’s feel.
- Practice: Focus on smooth chord transitions and maintaining consistent strumming patterns.
[Common mistakes]
- Rushing through chord changes, especially between C and C/E.
- Not emphasizing the F chord enough in the chorus.
- Inconsistent strumming patterns, particularly during the breaks.
Song Facts:
"The Goal" by Lily Rose explores themes of ambition, family, and the quest for a fulfilling life.
The lyrics reflect on the balance between personal goals and the importance of relationships.
Lily Rose, known for her heartfelt lyrics and evocative storytelling, captures the essence of
contemporary country music while infusing it with her unique style and perspective.
Her music resonates deeply with listeners, conveying raw emotions and genuine experiences.