[Intro]
D5
[Verse 1]
D5
Hey, bartender, get us there fast
D5
Pour a little more in that whiskey glass
D5
Fill it on up, right up to the rim
N.C.
Me and the boys about to go all in
[Chorus]
D5
And double down on a good time
D5
Paint the town, talkin' real bright
D5
Neon redneck, head bobbin' to the hell yeah, honky-tonk sound
D5
Get a little loud, stomp your boot heels
D5
Talkin' plowed like a cornfield
D5
Two steppin' shuffle, thumb on your buckle, raisin' up trouble
D5
There goes another double down
[Verse 2]
D5
Pretty little thing lookin' thirsty and hot
D5
About to lay down all the cards I got
D5
Buy her a drink, go for broke
D5
Shе wants all Jack in her Jack and Coke
[Chorus]
D5
Double down on a good timе
D5
Paint the town, talkin' real bright
D5
Neon redneck, head bobbin' to the hell yeah, honky-tonk sound
D5
Get a little loud, stomp your boot heels
D5
Talkin' plowed like a cornfield
D5
Two steppin' shuffle, thumb on your buckle, raisin' up trouble
D5
There goes another double down
[Post-Chorus]
D5
Double down (Double down), down, down
[Bridge]
D5
A little overserved, half past one
D5
Ain't slowin' down, havin' too much fun
D5
Oughta go home, oughta be through
N.C. D5
Tell you what we're gonna do
[Chorus]
D5
Double down on a good time (Woo)
D5
Paint the town, talkin' real bright (Hey)
D5
Neon redneck, head bobbin' to the hell yeah, honky-tonk sound
D5
Get a little loud, stomp your boot heels
D5
Talkin' plowed like a cornfield
D5
Two steppin' shuffle, thumb on your buckle, raisin' up trouble
D5
There goes another double down
[Post-Chorus]
D5
Double down (Double down), down, down
[Outro]
D5
Yeah
How to play "Double Down" by Chris Young on guitar is a ride through the high-energy
nights and unapologetic fun of a country-rock anthem. This guitar Tutorial will break
down the straightforward yet impactful single chord progression that drives the
entirety of the song, capturing the essence of going all in on a good time.
Intro and Verses:
"Double Down" opens with the D5 power chord, setting the stage for a night of
reckless abandon. The verses stick to this D5, creating a relentless, driving rhythm
that embodies the song's theme of pushing the limits. The simplicity of using just one
power chord throughout these sections emphasizes the raw, straightforward nature of
having a blast without overthinking.
To capture the vibe, focus on a strong, rhythmic downstrum on the D5 chord. The energy
you put into each strum should reflect the song's high-octane atmosphere. There's no
need for intricate fingerwork here; the power comes from the rhythm and the attitude
you bring to the performance.
Chorus:
The chorus maintains the D5 chord, but here's where you can vary the dynamics to match
the lyrical content's escalation. Even as the chord remains unchanged, playing with the
intensity of your strumming can mirror the party's crescendo, from "neon redneck, head
bobbin'" to "raisin' up trouble."
Keep the strumming pattern consistent but allow for slight variations in strumming
intensity to keep the energy flowing and engaging. The repetition of the D5 chord
serves as a musical metaphor for the song's message of doubling down, reinforcing the
theme through the guitar work.
Bridge and Outro:
The bridge and outro continue with the D5, encouraging a night that refuses to end. As
the narrative suggests "A little overserved, half past one," your strumming should
reflect the resolve to keep the night going against better judgment.
As you approach the end of the song, let your strumming embody the spirit of "Double
Down" - a relentless pursuit of fun, underscored by the simplicity and resilience of
the D5 chord. The song closes on this chord, a final nod to the uncomplicated,
unyielding joy of the night.
Guitar Lesson Summary:
In "Double Down," the guitar's role is to provide a steady, unbreakable backbone to a
story of nightlife, adventure, and the sheer joy of letting loose. The use of a single
D5 chord throughout challenges you to convey the song's dynamic energy through rhythm
and strumming alone. This track is a testament to the power of simplicity in music and
the emotional weight a single chord can carry when played with conviction and heart.
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