[Intro]
Em G Em G
Em C D
[Verse 1]
Em
It's quiet in the room, flowers all around
D
I hate to say it's you, have to put you in the ground
Em
Your mama's holdin' tight to your daddy's hand
D
It's hard to say goodbye to you, my old friend
[Pre-Chorus]
C
I hear you say
[Chorus]
G
Are you gonna wake up before you close your eyes?
C
Are you gonna hold the ones you love so tight?
Em
We're gonna die, gonna die
D
So do what makes you feel alive
C
We're runnin' out of time
Em G Em G Em C D
Runnin' out of time
[Verse 2]
Em G Em G
Most people die at twenty-seven, get buried at seventy-two
Em G D
Do you ever think of hеaven or where you'rе headed to?
Em G Em G
And will you be remembered when you're long gone?
Em G D
Or will you be another headstone on a lawn?
[Pre-Chorus]
C
I hear you say
D
From the grave
[Chorus]
G
Are you gonna wake up before you close your eyes?
C
Are you gonna hold the ones you love so tight?
Em
We're gonna die, gonna die
D
So do what makes you feel alive
C
We're runnin' out of time
C
Runnin' out of time
[Fiddle Solo]
Em D G Em D G Em C D
Em D G Em D G Em C D
[Bridge]
Em D G Em D G
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Em D G D
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Em D G Em D G
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Em D G D
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
[Chorus]
N.C.
Are you gonna wake up before you close your eyes?
N.C.
Are you gonna hold the ones you love so tight?
Em
We're gonna die, gonna die
D
So do what makes you feel alive
C
We're runnin' out of time
C
Runnin' out of time
G
Are you gonna wake up before you close your eyes?
C
Are you gonna hold the ones you love so tight?
Em
We're gonna die, gonna die
D
So do what makes you feel alive
C
We're runnin' out of time
C
Runnin' out of time
How to play "Running Out Of Time" by Flores Wyatt on guitar
Tuning: Standard tuning (EADGBE)
Chords Used:
Em - 022000
G - 320003
C - x32010
D - xx0232
Chord Progression Overview:
The song uses emotive minor chords with shifts to major chords,
illustrating a reflective yet urgent tone.
Intro and Verse Strumming Pattern:
- Strumming: D DU UDU (D = down, U = up)
- The pattern gives the song a driving, rhythmic feel.
Playing Style:
- Em and G chords in the intro set an introspective mood.
- Shift dynamics from soft (verses) to more pronounced (chorus)
to reflect the lyrical urgency.
Intro:
Em G Em G
Em C D
Set the emotional tone with this progression.
Verse 1:
- "It's quiet in the room, flowers all around"
Em D
The narrative style here should be somber and reflective.
Pre-Chorus:
- Simple C chord, emphasizing the transition to the chorus.
Chorus:
- "Are you gonna wake up before you close your eyes?"
G C Em D
Increase the strumming intensity to highlight the song’s message.
Fiddle Solo:
- Em D G Em D G Em C D
The dynamic solo part reflects the theme of urgency and reflection.
Bridge:
- Ah-ah-ah sections: Maintain a rhythmic pattern that builds
emotional depth.
General Tips:
- Transition smoothly between the Em and G chords, maintaining a
consistent rhythm.
- Use dynamic changes to enhance the emotional impact, especially in
the chorus.
Common Mistakes:
- Losing tempo during the strumming transitions, particularly from Em
to D.
- Not varying the dynamics between verse and chorus, which can lead
to a less impactful performance.
Song Meaning:
The song confronts themes of mortality and the urgency of living fully.
The lyrics remind listeners to cherish life and the connections they
make, as time is fleeting.
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