[Riffs]
Riff 1:
| E/A A E/A | F#m |
[Intro]
| Riff 1 | Riff 1 |
[Verse 1]
Riff 1
BNA to LAX and back to BNA again
Riff 1 D E
Kiss you when I get back home, but I don't wanna wait ’til then, no
Riff 1
Girl, I gotta roll, the bus is leavin', you know what you're doin’, don't you?
Riff 1 D E
Nothing but a towel on, you make me never ever wanna go
[Chorus]
Bm E
Wish I could bottle up all your love
A F#m7
I'd take it with me everywhere that I run
Bm E
I'd never have to sober up from your touch
A F#m7
Your kiss would keep me high up in the clouds (Up in the clouds)
D E Riff 1
If I could bottle up your lovin', baby, I'd never put that bottle down (Down)
Riff 1
I'd never put that bottle down (Down)
[Verse 2]
A F#m7
Hey, girl, I got your picture in my wallet, feel your heartbeat in my music
A F#m7
I can't love you through the phone, the way I really wanna do it
D E
You don’t know how bad I miss it (How bad I miss it)
[Chorus]
Bm E
Wish I could bottle up all your love
A F#m7
I'd take it with me everywhere that I run
Bm E
I'd never have to sober up from your touch
A F#m7
Your kiss would keep me high up in the clouds (Up in the clouds)
D E Riff 1
If I could bottle up your lovin', baby, I'd never put that bottle down
Riff 1 D E
Put that bottle down
[Bridge]
D E
I’d have lightnin', I'd have thunder
F#m7 E/G#
I'd have moonshine, I'd have the sun, girl
[Chorus]
Bm E
Wish I could bottle up all your love
A F#m7
I'd take it with me everywhere that I run
Bm E
I'd never have to sober up from your touch
A F#m7
Your kiss would keep me high up in the clouds
D E Riff 1
If I could bottle up your lovin', baby, I'd never put that bottle down
Riff 1
Nah, I'd never put that bottle down, that's right (Down)
[Outro]
Riff 1
BNA to LAX and back to BNA again
Riff 1
Down
How to play "BNA" on guitar by Tyler Hubbard
Guitar Tutorial:
[Riffs]
The song features a signature riff which is essential to capture its vibe:
Riff 1:
| E/A A E/A | F#m |
The chords used here:
E/A: 002200 (E major with A bass)
A major: x02220
F#m: 244222
Strum through this riff smoothly, paying attention to the transitions
between these chords to maintain the rhythmic flow.
[Intro]
Begin with Riff 1, repeated twice to set the stage:
| Riff 1 | Riff 1 |
Focus on a clean execution of the riff, making sure each chord is articulated
clearly.
[Verse 1]
Continue using Riff 1 to accompany the vocals:
BNA to LAX and back to BNA again
Transition to the following chords when the lyrics indicate:
D major: xx0232
E major: 022100
In this section, maintain the rhythm introduced in the intro, adding
these chords as lyrical accents to emphasize key parts of the verse.
[Chorus]
The chorus introduces a new progression that adds depth to the song:
Bm: x24432
E: 022100
A: x02220
F#m7: 242222
D: xx0232
Strum these chords with a mix of down and up strokes to enhance the
expressiveness of the chorus. Focus on the emotional delivery of the
lyrics through your strumming dynamics.
[Bridge]
The bridge section uses these chords to build intensity:
D, E, F#m7, E/G#: 476454 (E major with G# bass)
This part of the song should feel like a climax, so increase your strumming
intensity and make sure to emphasize the dramatic lyrics.
[Outro]
Finish with the same Riff 1 as used in the intro and throughout the song:
BNA to LAX and back to BNA again
General Tips:
- Ensure your guitar is well-tuned, especially for the clarity of the riff.
- Practice the transitions between the riff and full chords smoothly, as the
feel of the song hinges on these changes.
- Listen to the original track to get a feel for the tempo and dynamics,
particularly how the guitar interacts with the vocals.
Common Mistakes:
- Not maintaining consistent timing when transitioning between the riff and
full chords, which can disrupt the flow of the song.
- Overlooking the dynamic changes between the verse, chorus, and bridge,
which are crucial for conveying the song’s emotional narrative.
Lyrics Meaning:
"BNA" by Tyler Hubbard is a song that explores themes of distance and longing
in a relationship, using the metaphor of travel between Nashville (BNA) and
Los Angeles (LAX) to describe the emotional journey of wanting to be close to
a loved one despite physical separations.
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