How to Play "Nothing To Be Scared Of" Guitar chords
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[Intro]
G A G A
[Verse 1]
D
Livin' on the west side and
Bm7
I think about you often
G
Worryin' that I might drive
D A
The nail into the coffin
Bm7
I've got my own patterns
F#m A
Maybe, I can stop them
[Verse 2]
D
Holdin' tight to who you are
Bm7
Like someone's gonna take it
G
Bubble wrap around your heart
D A
Like someone's gonna break it
Bm7
Demons in your mirror
F#m A
Together, we'll escape them
[Chorus]
G A D
Come to me, and drop your bags
G A Bm A
And I'll help you unpack them
G A Bm A
You're the only one I want to give my love
G A
There's nothing to be scared of
[Interlude]
A G A
[Verse 3]
D
I madе a list of everything
Bm7
That I've been busy chasin'
G
But if a train is mеant for me
Em
It won't leave the station
A
And pull away
[Chorus]
G A D
I'll come to you, and drop my bags
G A Bm A
And you'll help me unpack them
G A Bm A
You say I'm the only one you wanna give your love
G A
There's nothing to be scared of
[Outro]
D G A
Nothing to be scared of
G A D
Nothing to be scared of
Intro
The song opens with a reassuring progression of G and A,
setting the tone for a narrative of comfort and mutual support.
Intro progression:
G A G A
Verse 1
The first verse sets up the theme of the song, addressing personal fears
and the hope of overcoming them with the help of a loved one. The progression
moves from D to Bm7, then G, and cycles through D and A to underscore the
introspective lyrics.
Verse 1 progression:
D (Living on the west side and)
Bm7 (I think about you often)
G (Worrying that I might drive)
D A (The nail into the coffin)
Verse 2
Continuing the narrative, the second verse uses the same chord progression,
D to Bm7 and G to D and A, to reflect on the protective mechanisms people
put up and the possibility of letting someone in.
Verse 2 progression:
D (Holding tight to who you are)
Bm7 (Like someone's gonna take it)
G (Bubble wrap around your heart)
D A (Like someone's gonna break it)
Chorus
The chorus opens up emotionally and musically with a progression from
G to A and D, then G, A, and Bm to A. It's a declaration of mutual trust and love,
emphasizing that together, there's nothing to fear.
Chorus progression:
G A D (Come to me, and drop your bags)
G A Bm A (And I'll help you unpack them)
G A Bm A (You're the only one I want to give my love)
G A (There's nothing to be scared of)
Interlude
A brief interlude follows the chorus, maintaining the G and A progression,
allowing a moment of reflection before continuing the story.
Interlude progression:
A G A
Verse 3 and Chorus
Verse 3 shifts slightly with D to Bm7, then G to Em, and A, pondering the
inevitabilities and destinies in life. The chorus repeats, reinforcing the
song's comforting promise of love and support.
Outro
The outro revisits the chorus's sentiment, affirming that there is indeed
nothing to be scared of, with a gentle repetition of G, A, and D chords,
concluding on a note of reassurance and togetherness.
Outro progression:
D G A (Nothing to be scared of)
G A D (Nothing to be scared of)
Playing Tips
- Let each chord resonate, emphasizing the emotional depth of the lyrics.
The transitions should be smooth, reflecting the song's narrative of
overcoming fear and finding strength in love.
- Pay attention to the dynamics, especially in the chorus, to bring out the
song's core message of reassurance and mutual support.
- The song's essence is in its simplicity and the sincerity of its message.
Focus on conveying the warmth and comfort that the lyrics and chords together create.