How to Play "Deeper Well" Guitar chords
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[Intro]
C F C F
[Verse 1]
C
My Saturn has returned
C
When I turned twenty-seven
Dm7 G
Everything started to change
[Verse 2]
C
Took a long time, but I learned
C
There's two kinds of people, one is a giver
Dm7
And one's always tryin' to take
G
All they can take
[Chorus]
Dm7 G
So I'm sayin' goodbye to the people
C F
That I feel are real good at wastin' my time
Dm7 G
No regrets, baby, I just think that maybe
C F
You go your way and I'll go mine
G
It's been a real good time
C F
But you got dark energy, somethin' I can't unsee
C F
And I've got to take care of myself
C F C F
I found a deeper well
[Verse 3]
C
I used to wake and bake
Dm7 G
Roll out of bed, hit the gravity bong that I made
G7
And start the day
C
For a while, it got me by
Dm7
Everything I did seemed better when I was high
G
I don't know why
[Chorus]
Dm7 G
So I'm gettin' rid of the habits that I feel
C F
Are real good at wastin' my time
Dm7 G
No regrets, baby, I just think that maybe
C F
It's natural when things lose their shine
G
So other things can glow
F G
I've gotten older now, I know
F C G
How to take care of myself
F C F
I found a deeper well
C F C F C F
Mm
[Verse 4]
C
When I was growing up
C
We had what we needed, shoes on our feet
Dm7
But the world was as flat as a plate
G
And that's okay
[Out-Chorus]
Dm7 G
The things I was taught only took me so far
C F
Had to figure the rest out myself
F
And then I found
Dm C F
I found a deeper well
C F C F C
Mm
Intro and Verse Chord Progression
The song kicks off with an inviting progression that alternates between C and F,
setting a reflective tone right from the start.
Intro:
C F C F
This pattern establishes the contemplative mood of the song. The verses continue
with this reflective atmosphere, mainly using the chord C, with transitions to Dm7
and G to add depth to the narrative.
Verse 1 example:
"My Saturn has returned when I turned twenty-seven, everything started to change"
would be accompanied by playing C, then moving to Dm7 and G for "Everything started to change".
Chorus
In the chorus, the song introduces a slight shift with Dm7 to G, then back to C and F,
highlighting the theme of personal growth and the decision to leave behind what
doesn't serve one's well-being.
Chorus example:
"So I'm sayin' goodbye to the people that I feel are real good at wastin' my time"
flows over Dm7 and G, leading back into C and F, which underpins
"You go your way and I'll go mine".
Verses and Chorus Continuation
As the song progresses through more verses and choruses, the chord patterns
support the lyrical journey of self-discovery, letting go, and enlightenment.
The consistent use of C, F, Dm7, and G chords throughout the song aids in
conveying its message of finding a deeper sense of self.
Outro
The outro mirrors the intro, bringing the song full circle with the C and F chord
progression, signifying a return to the beginning but with new insights and
a changed perspective.
Playing Tips
The emotional delivery of the song is paramount. The chords are straightforward,
but the way you play them should reflect the journey and transformation
described in the lyrics.
Use dynamics to your advantage, playing softly during introspective parts and
increasing intensity as the song builds to its declarations of self-care and realization.
A consistent, flowing strumming pattern works well for this song, with slight variations
to match the emotional shifts in the lyrics.
By focusing on the narrative and emotional journey of the song, along with the
chord progressions described here, you'll be able to capture the essence
of "Deeper Well" in your performance.