[Verse 1]
D A
Is this something I can say I know?
D
Or is this me being painfully eternally hopeful?
A
Oh God, you have no idea what you're doing, but I do
G D
On the 9th of May, I wrote it down
A Bm A
I found the journal when I was moving into your house
G D
"Big love, big love"
A
Those were the words
Bm A G
It was gonna be big love
G
(It was gonna be big love)
[Pre-Chorus]
F#m G
Is it gonna be okay
A
If you keep some things just for you
A
And I keep some things just for me?
F#m G A
Is it okay if we give each other almost everything?
N.C.
Everything?
[Chorus]
G D
Everything almost
A Bm
Everything
A G D A
Everything almost
[Verse 2]
G D
I had a dream there was a baby inside of me
A Bm A
One hand on my belly and the other one pointing
G D A
Ordering you around the house like a bitch
Bm A G
And you just laughing and taking it
D A
And then I think about my parents
A
And what if they're not here to see it?
G
And I don't think that I could handle it
D A
Don't wanna start believing it
A
So I completely avoid it
[Pre-Chorus]
F#m G A
Is it gonna be okay if we really do this
F#m
Build a family, build a life?
G
Dad always used to say
A
That you can have everything
N.C.
But not all at the same time
[Chorus]
G D A
Everything almost (Everything almost)
Bm
Everything (Everything)
G D
Everything (Almost, oh-oh)
A
Almost (Almost, oh-oh)
G
Almost (Ah)
D A
Everything almost
Bm
Everything
A G D
Everything (Everything, everything)
A
Almost
G
Almost
[Outro]
G D A
And we've got it, baby
G D A
We've got it, everything (Ooh, baby)
G D A
We've got it, baby
G D A
We've got it, everything (Everything)
A
(Almost)
To play "Everything Almost" by Madi Diaz on guitar, you're diving into a heartfelt
song filled with reflective lyrics and an engaging chord progression that evokes
a sense of introspection and contemplation. The song is structured around a few
key chords that create a warm, resonant backdrop for the narrative of the lyrics.
Here’s how to play it.
Verse Chords
The verses start with D and A, creating a reflective mood right from the beginning.
These chords set the foundation for the storytelling aspect of the song.
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.
A Major: Position your index, middle, and ring fingers on the second frets of
the D (4th), G (3rd), and B (2nd) strings, respectively.
As the verse progresses, it introduces G and Bm, adding depth and complexity
to the song's emotional landscape.
G Major: Position your middle finger on the third fret of the low E (6th) string,
your index finger on the second fret of the A (5th) string, and your ring finger on
the third fret of the high E (1st) string.
B Minor (Bm): This is a barre chord. Place your index finger across all strings on
the second fret, 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 pinky on the fourth fret of
the G (3rd) string.
Pre-Chorus and Chorus
The pre-chorus introduces F#m, which adds a poignant touch
to the song's evolving narrative.
F# Minor (F#m): Another barre chord. Bar your index finger across all
strings on the second fret, place your ring and pinky fingers on the fourth
frets of the A (5th) and D (4th) strings.
The chorus simplifies back to the foundational chords of G, D, A, and Bm,
cycling through these to underscore the song’s chorus "Everything almost."
Outro
The outro revisits the chords used throughout the song, bringing the piece to
a reflective close. It's a summary of the song's emotional journey, tying back
to the central theme of "everything almost."
As you play "Everything Almost," let the chord transitions flow naturally with the
lyrics, allowing the song's narrative and emotional depth to resonate. This piece
is an exploration of life's complexities, love, and the idea that we can have everything,
just not all at once. The chords are relatively straightforward, making it accessible
for guitarists of various skill levels while providing room for emotional expression.
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