Beautiful Day For Goodbye chords - George Strait Chords

Beautiful Day For Goodbye chords

CAPO IV:

INTRO: D D/F# G G/F# Em A D A

             D               D/F#
ISNT IT LIKE HER, TO LOOK SO PRETTY
     G         G/F#  Em          A                     D     A
LIKE EVERYTHING IS ALRIGHT, LIKE NOBODY CRIED ALL LAST NIGHT
            D              D/F#
LOOK AT THE SUN, OH HOW IT SHINES
         G       G/F#    Em        A              G    A
ALMOST A PICTURE PERFECT DAY, LIKE NOBODY'S GOIN AWAY

CHORUS:
           D             Bm                G      G/F#  Em
IF IT WERE JUST A LITTLE COLDER, SHE MIGHT NEED ME TO HOLD HER
                 A
BUT WOULDN'T YOU KNOW IT, THE WEATHER'S PERFECT
              G            A
THERE'S NOT A CLOUD IN THE SKY
         D         Bm                 G    G/F#   Em
IT AIN'T RAININ OR SNOWIN, THERE'S NO COLD WIND BLOWIN
       A                    D    A
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR GOODBYE


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ISN'T IT LIKE ME, TO WAIT TIL SHE'S LEAVIN
TO KNOW HOW I FEEL, I LOVE HER, AND I ALWAYS WILL
IN A SECOND OR A MOMENT, FOREVER CAN CHANGE
SO I'M STANDIN HERE PRAYIN FOR RAIN

REPEAT CHORUS
             D                      D/F#
WOULDN'T YOU KNOW IT, THE WEATHER'S PERFECT
              G     G/F#   Em
THERE'S NOT A CLOUD IN THE SKY
       A                         D D/F# G D   
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR GOODBYE




How to play "Beautiful Day For Goodbye" by George Strait on guitar

[Intro]
- Perform the following chords: D, D/F#, G, G/F#, Em, A, D, A.
- Set the tone with a simple down-up strumming pattern.

[Verse 1.]
- Begin with D, strum firmly in a down-up pattern.
- Switch to D/F#: play D with an extra F# on the bottom E string.
- Make sure the transition to G goes well.
- Switch to G/F# by adding an extra F# to the G note on the lower E string.
- Make the switch to Em, emphasizing clear chord tones.
- Proceed to A while maintaining a steady and fluid gait.
- Return to D and keep constant strumming.
- End with A, adding a small accent to emphasize the change.

To emphasize the lyrics, play softly throughout the verses.
- Notice the emotional swings in the lyrics.

[Chorus]
- Starting with D, employ powerful down strums to highlight the beat.
- Change to Bm and use the bar chord for a richer tone.
- Make the transition to G and G/F# by playing with distinct strums and a steady speed.
- Switch to Em and keep the strumming constant.
- When transitioning to A, play clearly and rhythmically.
- Finish with G and A, focusing on emotive delivery.
- Return to D to ensure a nice ending to the chorus.

Strumming pattern:
- Use down-down-up-down-up for a dynamic chorus.
- To emphasize rhythm, highlight the first beat of each measure.

[Verse 2.]
- Replicate the chord progression from the first verse.
- Concentrate on smooth transitions and precise strumming.
- Play quietly to complement the lyrics.

[Chorus]
- Repeat the chorus chords with dynamic changes in strumming.
- Keep the rhythm firm by adding a small accent to the transitions.

[Outro]
- Perform the following chords: D, D/F#, G, G/F#, Em, A, D, D/F#, G, D.
- Gradually fade out the strumming to meet the song's end.

Common Mistakes:
- Avoid rushing transitions by moving between chords carefully.
- Incorrect strumming patterns: maintain a consistent rhythm and practice with a metronome.
- Inconsistent bar chords: Make sure each string rings clearly when playing bar chords.

"Beautiful Day For Goodbye" by George Strait is a touching country song about how sad it
is to break up on a day that seems perfect. The words show how different the day's beauty
is from the sadness of saying goodbye. George Strait, who is known for his smooth vocals
and honest delivery, gives the song more emotional meaning. 
People who have been through the irony of a beautiful day turning into a time of loss and
goodbye will relate to this song.