E* E6 Emaj7 B Ebmin A
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[Intro]
E* E6 Emaj7 E B
E* E6 Emaj7 E B
[Verse 1]
E* E6
We wrote our names on a dollar bill
Emaj7 E6 B
down at the dollar bill bar
E* E6
Our feelings couldnt' reach the ceiling
Emaj7 E6 B
so we hung em right there on the wall
E* E6
we were spinning round so silly drunk
Emaj7 E6 B
wind was just like rippling leaves
E* E6
In a forest full of promises
Emaj7 E6 B
hundred thousand broken down dreams
[Chorus]
Ebm F#
Guys like you are dime a dozen
E
You should count your lucky stars
Ebm F#
Darlin if i had a dollar
E A E
for every single sailors heart
E
i could break a hundred
F# B
down at the dollar bill bar
[Guitar Solo]
E B
E B
[Verse 2]
E
so don't look too close at the dollar bills
B
Down at the dollar bill bar
E
You may see my name is written there
B
And then you'd know I've been here before
E
Well you may think that you are special
B
And that you've got what it takes
E
But I'm standing here to tell you
B
That was your very first mistake
[Chorus]
Ebm F#
Guys like you are dime a dozen
E A E
You should count your lucky stars
Ebm F#
Darlin if i had a dollar
E A E
for every single cowboys heart
E
well honey i could break a hundred
F# B
down at the dollar bill bar
[Guitar Solo]
E B
E B
[Chorus]
Ebm F#
Guys like you are dime a dozen
E A E
You should count your lucky stars
Ebm F#
Darlin if i had a dollar
E A E
for every single hopefuls heart
E
well honey i could break a hundred
F# B
down at the dollar bill bar
E
Honey I could break a hundred
F# B
down at the dollar bill bar
[Verse 3]
E* E6
So if i ask you for a dollar bill
Emaj7 E6 B
down at the dollar bill bar
E* E6
just think twice before you pony up
Emaj7 E6 B
take me for a twirl on that floor
E* E6
and if i tell you that i love you
Emaj7 E6 B
and i tell you that i want to take you home
E* E6
just turn around and leave here cause
Emaj7 E6 B
i'm telling you you're better off alone
Getting into the Song
The song kicks off with an intriguing introduction, weaving through variations
of the E chord, eventually settling into a narrative rhythm that feels both
introspective and laden with memories. To capture the essence of "Dollar Bill Bar,"
you'll be exploring a mix of emotions through your strumming and chord changes.
Intro and Guitar Solo
The intro, as well as sections earmarked for guitar solos, revolve around
a progression that starts with a rich E chord variation, moving through
emotions and stories untold, before finding a momentary resolve in B.
This back-and-forth is not just a musical journey but a narrative one,
inviting the listener into the heart of the Dollar Bill Bar.
Verses
In the verses, your guitar will carry the stories and images depicted in the lyrics
with a steady transition from reflective E variations into the grounded reality of B.
This movement is like a dance between dreams and memories, each chord telling
a part of the story, each strum a whisper of the past.
Chorus
The chorus shifts the mood slightly, introducing an Ebm to bring a touch
of introspection, before moving through F# and back into the familiar comfort of E.
This part of the song is like the chorus of patrons past and present, each chord
a voice, each transition a step through the door of the bar.
Playing Tips
- Emphasize the emotional shifts in the song through the dynamics of your playing.
The changes from E variations to B, and the introduction of Ebm and F#, are not
just changes in pitch but in the narrative mood.
- Pay attention to the rhythm and feel of the song. The way you strum can breathe
life into the lyrics, giving each word weight and each line a path to follow.
- The song is a journey through memories and reflections, so let your playing
reflect that. Each chord, each note, is a piece of the story being told.
"Dollar Bill Bar" is more than just a song; it's a narrative set to music.
As you play, imagine the stories that have unfolded within the walls of the
Dollar Bill Bar, and let your guitar be the medium through which these tales are told.
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