Relief chords
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[Verse 1]
E D#m
I am in love
C#m
Maybe for the first time
B
Maybe for the hundredth
E D#m
It feels like hearing your name
C#m
In every store
B
In every department
E D#m
It’s salve on a burn
C#m
The ease of an ache
B
I forgot that I had
E D#m
It’s getting out of my seat
C#m
Walking to the front
B
And kneeling by the pulpit
[Chorus 1]
E
I am relieved
B
You are relief
E
When you’re with me
B
I can breathe
[Verse 2]
E D#m
I didn’t know I had a hurt in my heart
C#m B
I didn’t know I had a vacancy
E D#m
I couldn’t tell how tired I was
C#m B
Until you put your arms around me
E D#m
Sometimes I wonder if I’m losing myself
C#m B
Cause I got caught up in dreaming, see
E D#m
You held my hand you never asked me to change
C#m B
You just wanna be by me
[Chorus 2]
E
I am relieved
B
You are relief
E
When you’re with me
[Bridge]
B5 A5 E
I can bree-ee-eathe
B5 A5 E
I can bree-ee-eathe
B5 A5 E
I can bree-ee-eathe
B5 A5 E
I can breathe (I can, I can, I can)
[Outro]
B5 A5 E
(I can, I can, I can, I can)
B5 A5 E
(Breathe, breathe, I can, I can, I can)
B5 A5 E
(I can, I can, I can)
B5 A5 E
(I can, I can breathe)
B5 A5 E
(I can breathe)
B5 A5 E
(I can breathe)
B5 A5 E
B5 A5 E
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How to play "Relief" on guitar.
"Relief" by Medium Build offers a poignant exploration of newfound love and the comfort it
brings, articulated through a beautiful chord progression that evokes the song's emotional
depth. This track is suitable for intermediate players due to its use of barre chords and
the dynamic range required to convey its emotional narrative.
Chords Used:
E, D#m, C#m, B, B5, A5
Tuning:
Standard tuning (E A D G B E)
Verse Progression:
The song begins with a verse progression that oscillates between feelings of love and
reflection. Starting on E, it moves to D#m, then to C#m, and resolves on B. This sequence
paints a vivid picture of the song's introspective and heartfelt narrative.
E D#m C#m B
To play D#m, bar your index finger across the 6th fret and form an Am shape barre chord.
C#m is similar, just two frets down. The transition between these chords should be smooth,
mirroring the lyrical flow of discovering love and introspection.
Chorus Progression:
The chorus simplifies to a back-and-forth between E and B, symbolizing the relief and
breathability that the protagonist experiences in love.
E B
Strumming Pattern:
The strumming pattern is gentle and rhythmic, allowing the vocals and lyrics to take
precedence. Aim for a mix of downstrokes and upstrokes that complement the vocal melody,
especially on the chorus to elevate the sense of relief.
Bridge and Outro:
The bridge introduces power chords B5 and A5, adding a richer, more resonant sound that
echoes the song's climactic emotional release. The outro repeats this pattern, fading out
on the lingering thought of relief and breathability.
B5 A5 E
Song Lyrics Meaning:
"Relief" delves into the theme of recognizing love as a form of emotional salvation. The
lyrics convey the transformative power of love, capable of filling voids and healing
unrecognized wounds within the heart. It celebrates the moment of clarity when one realizes
the depth of their affection and the peace that comes with being understood and accepted
unconditionally. The recurring metaphor of breathing symbolizes the ease and naturalness
that true companionship brings to one's life, highlighting love's role in bringing solace
and liberation from previously unseen burdens.