Let's Fall to Pieces Together chords - George Strait

How to Play "Let's Fall to Pieces Together" Guitar chords

Capo I
 
VERSE 1
 
G                        C               G      D
Pardon me, you left your tears on the juke box
        G               D7            G
And I'm afraid they got mixed up with mine
  C
I don't mean to pry
G             Em
It's just that I noticed
A7                    D
You going out of your mind
   D7               Am       D
It looks like we're two of a kind
 
CHORUS
 
G             G7       C
Let's fall to pieces together
G                        D
Why should we both fall apart
G                      F  C
Let's fall to pieces together

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      G       D7           G     D
Right here in each other's arms
 
INST: G G F C G D7 G D7
 
VERSE 2
 
 G            C        G      D
Alone is much better together
         G        D            G      G7 Am G/B
When the worst is still yet to come
   C                           G
So let's share the rest of the tears
         Em        A
That are left from two hearts
                 D
That just came undone
    D7           Am     D
Why should we go crazy alone
 
REPEAT CHORUS
 
G             G7       F  C
Let's fall to pieces together
      G       D7           C      G
Right here in each other's arms





How to play "Let's Fall to Pieces Together" by George Strait on guitar

[Intro]:
- First fret capo.
- Begin with the G, C, G, D chord progression.
- Use a light stomp to establish the song's emotional mood.

[First Verse]
- G to C: Make a smooth transition from G to C.
- "Pardon me, you left your tears on the jukebox": Point to the
"jukebox" modification (G).
- D to G: Return to G with a continuous cadence.
- "I don't mean to pry...": Notice the chord changes in "mind" (D)
and "pry" (G).
- Finish the verse by moving back and forth between D7 and AM.

[Chorus]
- G to G7: Make a seamless transition from G to G7.
- "Let's fall to pieces together": Highlight how the word "together"
has changed (C).
- G to D: Go from G to D while keeping your rhythm constant.
- Emphasize the difference in "arms" (G) in the sentence "Right
here in each other's arms."

[Musical]
- Play along with the progression on the instrument:
G, G, F, C, G, D7, G, D7.
- Strumming in a musical manner should complement the
vocal melody.
- To understand the tempo and feel of the instrumental,
listen to the recording.

[Verse 2]
- G to C: Make a smooth transition from G to C.
- "Alone is much better together" : Highlight how "together"
has changed (D).
- D to G: Return to G after going from D to G7.
- "So let's share the rest of the tears..." : Draw attention to
the chord changes on "undone" (D) and "tears" (G).
- Close the verse by switching back and forth between D7 and Am.

[Chorus]
- Reiterate the chorus sequence while expressing more emotion.
- "Let's fall to pieces together": Pay attention to the lyrical feel and
seamless transitions.
- Strumming hard on G and D7 to round out the chorus.

[Finale]
- G to G7: Make a seamless transition from G to G7.
- "Right here in each other's arms": Draw attention to the last
chord shifts.
- Finally, conclude the song with a slow, continuous strum on G
to end on a contemplative note.

Typical Errors:
- Scurrying through chord changes; take your time practicing transitions
to ensure they are seamless.
- Neglecting the song's emotional resonance in favor of the lyrical vibe.
- The instrumental has missing timing; check your timing by practicing
with the recording.

George Strait's moving ballad "Let's Fall to Pieces Together" is about
finding consolation in one another's suffering. The song conveys the
emotions of two people who have chosen to support one another in
the face of tragedy. George Strait, known as the "King of Country,"
has had a long and successful career full of songs and accolades.
His songs usually address themes of love, sadness,
and the ephemeral nature of life.