How to Play "Adeline" Guitar chords
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[Intro]
G Dm Am C G
[Verse]
Dm
It's a full moon
Am
It's shining like the truth
C G
And I'm gonna see it through somehow
Dm
It don't feel right
Am
I was born with good intentions
C G
And I'm begging for your wisdom right now
[Chorus]
Dm Am
Adeline, I should have been fine by now
C G
But I am facing what we had
Dm
'Cause in the night
Am
Can't deny oh
C G
The love from you, I'm missing hurts me bad
Dm Am C G
I should have let you hold me back
[Verse]
Dm
You're an old soul
Am
With an angel's intuition
C G
And I know you're on a mission down here
Dm
Yeah, because I see you
Am
Like I used to on the highway
C G
Just a fool a thousand miles from your tears
And I am fearing that
[Chorus]
Dm Am
I should have been fine by now
C G
But I'm facing what we had
Dm
'Cause in the night
Am
Can't deny oh
C G
The love from you, I'm missing hurts me bad
Dm
I should have let you hold me back
Am
Should have let you hold me back
C G
Let you hold me ba-a-a-ack
[Instrumental/Solo]
Dm Am C G
[Break]
F Am
Oh oh oh, baby
C G
Miss you lying next to me
F
Oh oh oh ohhh
Am
Why can't you see
C
Without you
G
There is no me
[Outro]
Dm Am C G
I should have let you hold me
Dm
Should have let you hold me
Am
Should have let you hold me
C G
Should have let you hold me ba-a-a-aaaack
Dm Am
Should have let you hold me
C G
Let you hold me back
Chords used: G, Dm, Am, C, F
Intro:
The song begins with a progression of G, Dm, Am, C, G, setting a reflective and
somewhat melancholic tone.
Verse:
The verse uses Dm, Am, C, and G chords to articulate the feeling of looking back and
seeking wisdom in the light of a full moon, symbolizing truth and clarity.
Chorus:
The chorus introduces a poignant plea to Adeline, expressing regret and the pain of
missing a lost love, using Dm, Am, C, and G. The repetition of "I should have let you hold
me back" emphasizes the depth of the narrator's remorse.
Instrumental/Solo:
An instrumental or solo section follows the same chord pattern, providing a musical interlude
that allows the emotions of the song to resonate further.
Break:
The break shifts to F, Am, C, and G, intensifying the emotional expression with a direct
address to the absent Adeline, lamenting the emptiness left in her absence.
Outro:
The outro revisits the theme of regret, repeating the line "Should have let you hold
me back" over Dm, Am, C, and G chords, ending the song on a note of unresolved
yearning and reflection.
Playing Tips:
Pay attention to the emotional delivery of the lyrics, letting the chords support the
storytelling without overpowering it.
Use the dynamics of your playing to highlight the shifts between the verses, chorus,
and the break, reflecting the song's narrative arc.
The instrumental section is a great opportunity to explore the depth of the song's emotion,
perhaps adding your interpretation while staying true to the song's overall mood.
Focus on the sense of longing and reflection in the chorus and outro, making it the emotional
climax of your performance.