How to Play "'73 Beetle" Guitar chords
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[Intro]
| D A/C# | Bm A | G D/F# | Em D |
[Verse 1]
D A/C# Bm A
Well, I remember stallin' out in the driveway just learnin' how
G D/F# Em D
To work a clutch and ease out on the gas
A/C# Bm A
It wasn't much to talk about, all dented up and broken down
G D/F# Em D
But I was still a wide eyed boy, just proud of what I had
Bm A
When I turned fourteen, and Daddy told me
G D/F# Em
That we could make it mine, me and him would make her shine
[Chorus]
D A/C# Bm A
That good ol' '7---3 Volkswagen Beetle
G D/F# Em D
The one that me and my old man always dreamed about
A/C# Bm A
There in that passenger seat, I can always see him
G D/F# Em D
I roll the windows down and take the long way to the house
Em D/F# G
'Cause there's no place that I'd rather be
Em D/F# G A D A/C# Bm
Than drivin' that '7------3 Volkswagen Beetle
A G D/F# Em D
That Volkswagen Beetle, yeah
[Verse 2]
A/C# Bm A
Yeah, a bunch of time and money spent, and somehow, we just never did
G D/F# Em D
Finish that old hot rod up while we had the chance
A/C# Bm A
'Cause I moved out and life moved on, next thing I knew, my dad had gone
G D/F# Em D
Home to be with Jesus, it was hard to understand
Bm A
Just what the hours spent in that garage would mean to me
G D/F# Em
Now every Sunday chance I get, I ride around and sing in
[Chorus]
D A/C# Bm A
That good ol' '7---3 Volkswagen Beetle
G D/F# Em D
The one that me and my old man always dreamed about
A/C# Bm A
There in that passenger seat, I can always see him
G D/F# Em D
I roll the windows down and take the long way to the house
Em D/F# G
'Cause there's no place that I'd rather be
Em D/F# G A D A/C# Bm
Than drivin' that '7------3 Volkswagen Beetle
A G D/F# Em D
That Volkswagen Beetle, yeah
[Bridge]
G A
Now I got myself a couple boys of my own
Bm A
I'll pass it down, we'll ride around
G
The way we used to roll in
[Chorus]
D A/C# Bm A
That good ol' '7---3 Volkswagen Beetle
G D/F# Em D
The one that me and my old man always dreamed about
A/C# Bm A
There in that passenger seat, I can always see him
G D/F# Em D
I roll the windows down and take the long way to the house
Em D/F# G
'Cause there's no place that I'd rather be
Em D/F# G A D A/C# Bm
Than drivin' that '7------3 Volkswagen Beetle
A G D/F# Em D
That Volkswagen Beetle
[Outro]
A/C# Bm
Oh, we'll ride around
A G D/F# Em D
In that Volkswagen Beetle
How to play "'73 Beetle" by Tyler Hubbard on guitar
Playing Style:
- This song involves a mix of open chords and barre chords, capturing a
nostalgic and reflective tone. It's played with a bit of a folk or country
feel.
Chord Progression and Transitions:
- The intro sets the stage with a series of chords: D, A/C#, Bm, A, G, D/F#, Em, D.
This progression is key to capturing the song's emotional tone.
Strumming Pattern:
- A common strumming pattern for this song would be a mix of down and upstrokes:
D-DU-UDU (D=down, U=up). This gives a rhythmic, driving feel, suitable for
storytelling in the verses and choruses.
Common Mistakes:
- The transitions between the chords, especially the slash chords like A/C# and
D/F#, can be tricky. Practice changing smoothly between these chords.
- Keep your strumming hand relaxed to avoid a stiff or choppy sound.
[Chorus Chords]:
- The chorus uses the same chords as the verses but focus on the emotional
delivery as the lyrics reflect deep personal and familial connections.
- Emphasize the lyrics with a slightly more dynamic strumming during the chorus
to highlight the emotional peaks.
Bridge:
- The bridge simplifies to a sequence of G, A, Bm, A, adding a reflective pause
before returning to the chorus. Here, you might switch to a softer strum or
even arpeggiate the chords to vary the texture.
Lyrics Meaning:
- "'73 Beetle" is a poignant reflection on family heritage and the bonds between
father and son, articulated through the metaphor of a shared project car—a
1973 Volkswagen Beetle. The song captures the passage of time and the
transmission of legacy through shared experiences and memories.