The Sound Of A Beer Getting Cracked chords
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Capo 4th fret
[Verse 1]
Em7
It's been at least a month
Em7
Since I had a day off
D
The Braves got skunked
D
Again in the playoffs
Em7
My baby keeps askin'
Em7
"Baby, when we gettin' hitched?"
G A
The world and the market's in the ditch
[Chorus]
N.C. D
But I ain't worried 'cause
Em7
Ain't in a hurry 'cause
G
I'll leave the sweatin' to the beer
A
Man, it's music to my ear
D
Every time I hear
D
Forgot my troubles 'cause
Em7
Toss me another 'cause
G
Got some buddies and a buzz
A D
Don't care what the problem was, it's alright because
[Verse 2]
Em7
Fillin' up your truck
Em7
Costs an arm and half a leg
D
Smoke alarm was beepin'
D
Couldn't tell which one was dead
Em7
I came to hear some country, but the band don't know no Hank
G A
It's enough to drive a man insane
[Chorus]
N.C. D
But I ain't worried 'cause
Em7
Ain't in a hurry 'cause
G
I'll leave the sweatin' to the beer
A
Man, it's music to my ear
D
Every time I hear
D
Forgot my troubles 'cause
Em7
Toss me another 'cause
G
Got some buddies and a buzz
A D
Don't care what the problem was, it's alright because
[Guitar Solo]
A D Em7 G A
[Bridge]
G A
I'm runnin' up a tab but it's cheaper than a shrink
G A N.C.
In the words of the Hag, "Think I'll just stay here and drink"
[Chorus]
N.C. D
But I ain't worried 'cause
Em7
Ain't in a hurry 'cause
G
I'll leave the sweatin' to the beer
A
Man, it's music to my ear
D
Every time I hear
D
Forgot my troubles 'cause
Em7
Toss me another 'cause
G
Got some buddies and a buzz
A D
Don't care what the problem was, it's alright because
[Outro]
Em7
Turn it up and knock it down
A
There ain't nothin' like the sound
D
Of that twelve-ounce goin'
Play "The Sound Of A Beer Getting Cracked" with Denning Travis' guitar
lesson in an online video.
Playing Style: Use open chords and a loose strum pattern to complement
the song's easygoing vibe.
Capo: To stay in the original key, place the capo on the fourth fret.
[Verse 1]
Chords: Em7, D, G, A
After playing two bars of Em7, kick to D.
For instance, on "least" strum D and on "it's" strum Em7.
Every time the chords change at the start of a line, emphasize the lyrics.
[Chorus]
Chords: D, Em7, G, A
To create a flowing rhythm, combine up and down strums.
To draw attention to the melody, emphasize the first beat of each bar or measure.
For example, strum D on "But" and Em7 on "ain't" in "But I ain't worried 'cause."
[Verse 2]
Chords: Em7, D, G, A
Entails a repetition of the same strumming pattern that was played in the first verse.
Example: For "Fillin' up your truck", strum Em7 on "Fillin'" and D on "up".
[Guitar Solo]
Chords: A, D, Em7, G, A
Follow the same pattern as the chorus.
Listen to the timing and chord changes.
[Bridge]
Chords: G, A, G, A, N.C.
Play a steady strumming pattern for the bridge on G and A.
Example: For "I'm runnin' up a tab", strum G on "I'm", A on "tab".
[Outro]
Chords: D, Em7, A, D
Use the chorus's chords to close.
To ensure a seamless conclusion to the song, lightly stomp.
Common Mistakes:
Practice your rushing chord transitions gently until they are fluid.
Steer clear of forceful or inconsistent strumming. Strum lightly and uniformly.
Ensure the capo is placed on the fourth fret.
Song Facts: "The Sound Of A Beer Getting Cracked" by Denning Travis is an
easy-going country song. The words describe how the musician deals with
stress and finds relaxation. Denning Travis has a way of letting his stories
capture the simple essence of life in a soft way. The lyrics depict emotional
bonding with friends and good times. Music by Denning often fuses the
continuity of traditional country themes with a contemporary modern flavor.
His voice and the lyrics are very real, and it's easy for listeners to relate to.
Denning always had a way of exuding deep stories with his songs.