Down chords
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[Intro]
G G Em G C G Em7
[Verse]
G C G
You came out of nowhere
Em G C G
Sundress and a Sunday style
Em7 G C G
Wasn't ready, girl, I swear
Em G C G Em7
Your eyes stole the blue right outta that sky
G C G Em7
We might not have made it
G C G Em7
But that didn't matter
G C G
Baby, there's a fine line between
Em G C G
Forever and a beautiful disaster
[Chorus]
Em7 G C G
I brought the thunder and he brought the rain
Em7 G C G
Your kiss did me in like a hurricane
Em7 G C G
I'm still fixin' up this heartbreak house
Em7 G C G Em7 G C
But lovin' you's still the best storm that ever came down, down, down
G Em7 G C G Em7
That ever came down, down, down
[Verse]
G C G
You were one in a million
Em7 G C G Em7
And they say lightnin' never strikes twice, but
G C G Em7
The way that your lips on my lips lit me up
G C G
If it did, I sure wouldn't mi-ind
[Chorus]
Em7 G C G
I brought the thunder and you brought the rain
Em7 G C G
Your kiss did me in like a hurricane
Em7 G C G
I'm still fixin' up this heartbreak house
Em7 G C G Em7 G C
But lovin' you's still the best storm that ever came down, down, down
G Em G C
That ever came down, down, down
G Em7 G C G Em7 G C G Em7
That ever came doooooooown
[Break]
G C G Em7
We might not have made it
G C G Em7
But that didn't matter
G C G
Baby, there's a fine line between
Em G C G
Forever and a beautiful disaster
[Chorus]
Em G C G
I brought the thunder and you brought the rain
Em G C G
Your kiss did me in like a hurricane
Em G C G
I'm still fixin' up this heartbreak house
Em G C G
But lovin' you's still the best storm
[Chorus]
Em G C G
I brought the thunder and you brought the rain
Em G C G
Your kiss did me in like a hurricane
Em G C G
I'm still fixin' up this heartbreak house
Em G C G Em G C
But lovin' you's still the best storm that ever came down, down, down
G Em G C
That ever came down, down, down
G Em G C G
That ever came down
How to play "Down" by Chris Young on guitar embodies the essence of a tumultuous
love story, with the chords G, Em, Em7, and C beautifully illustrating the
emotional highs and lows of a relationship. This song combines a reflective
narrative with a melodic chord progression that captures the heartache and
beauty of love.
The song opens with an Intro that sets an emotional tone:
G G Em G C G Em7
This progression is thoughtful and sets up the story, preparing the listener for
a journey through memories and feelings.
As we enter the first Verse, the chords transition smoothly, painting a picture
of an unexpected encounter and the immediate impact it had:
You came out of nowhere G C G
The shift from G to C and back, interspersed with Em and Em7, underlines the
suddenness and intensity of the emotions described.
The Chorus then elevates the emotional intensity of the song, delving into the
core of the relationship and its effects:
I brought the thunder and he brought the rain Em7 G
The use of Em7 here adds a layer of emotional depth, highlighting the tumultuous
nature of the love being sung about.
Following, the second Verse continues to explore the uniqueness and intensity of
the connection, with the chords again supporting the storytelling:
You were one in a million G C G
The repetition of the Chorus reinforces the central theme of the song: the
transformative and overwhelming power of love, despite the heartache it may
bring.
A Break revisits the themes of the Verse, emphasizing the fine line between a
lasting bond and a fleeting but intense connection:
We might not have made it G C G
The song concludes with a repetition of the Chorus, each time bringing home the
message that the love experienced, no matter how stormy, was unparalleled:
But lovin' you's still the best storm Em7 G
To play "Down" effectively, it's crucial to capture the emotional nuance of each
chord and the transitions between them. Let the guitar convey the mix of
nostalgia, loss, and appreciation for the past that the lyrics suggest. This song
is a poignant reminder of love's power to affect us deeply, making it a
meaningful piece to express through music.
"Down" offers not just a lesson in playing chords but also in conveying complex
emotions through music, inviting the guitarist to explore the depths of
storytelling through their instrument.