Ghost Of Who We Were chords
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[Intro]
D
[Verse]
D A
When I walk out that door
D G
I don't see a front yard anymore
D A
There's probably still a picket fence
D G
And a mailbox by the curb
D A D
But all I see's the ghost of who we were
D A
When I drink at this bar
D G
Don't feel like talkin' much anymore
D A
Jukebox is probably playin'
D G
But the only thing I've heard
D A D
Are the whispers of the ghost of who we were
[Chorus]
G D/F#
Are you happy? Do you miss me?
A D/F#
Are you dancin' with our memory?
G D/F#
Did you get everything that you wanted?
Em G D
Or are you haunted by the ghost of who we were?
[Verse]
A
When you lie in your bed
D G
Do you wish you were in mine instead?
D A
Are you in the arms of someone
D G
Who can heal away the hurt?
D A D
While I'm sleepin' with the ghost of who we were
[Chorus]
G D/F#
Are you happy? Do you miss me?
A D/F#
Are you dancin' with our memory?
G D/F#
Did you get everything that you wanted?
Em7 G Em7
Or are you haunted by the ghost of who we were?
[Instrumental]
Em7 D/F# G D Em7 D/F# G D/F# A D
[Chorus]
G D/F#
Would you answer if I called you?
A D
Am I the last one you wanna talk to?
G D/F#
Did you get everything that you wanted?
Em7 G D
Or are you haunted by the ghost of who we were?
[Outro]
Em G D
Are you haunted by the ghost of who we were?
Chords used: D, A, G, D/F#, Em, Em7
Intro:
The song opens with a D chord, setting a somber and introspective mood.
Verse:
The verse starts with D and moves through A, D, and G, painting vivid pictures of places
and things that now only serve as reminders of the past. The use of the D chord as the
foundational harmony underscores the narrative of lingering memories and the "ghost
of who we were."
Chorus:
The chorus introduces a G to D/F# progression, asking rhetorical questions that express
longing and reflection. The transition to A and back through D/F# adds depth, emphasizing
the emotional turmoil. The chorus ends on Em or Em7 and G, leading back to D,
highlighting the unresolved feelings and the haunting presence of the past.
Instrumental:
The instrumental section follows the emotional arc of the song with chords Em7, D/F#, G, D,
providing a moment of musical reflection that mirrors the lyrical themes.
Outro:
The song concludes with an Em to G and back to D, lingering on the question of whether both
parties are haunted by the memory of what once was, encapsulating the song's theme.
Playing Tips:
Pay attention to the emotional weight of the lyrics and match your playing dynamics to the
song's reflective and melancholic tone.
The D/F# chord is essential for transitioning between the emotions conveyed in the chorus
and verses, so make sure to play it smoothly.
In the instrumental and outro sections, let the chords resonate, allowing the reflective nature
of the song to sink in with your listeners.
Use the Em and Em7 chords to convey a sense of unresolved longing and the haunting
quality of memories.