[Intro]
D Em7 G A D Em7 G A
[Verse 1]
D Em7 G A
We were hometown heroes everywhere we'd go
D Em7 G
All started for the football team
A D Em7 G A
We were kings of the county, young, dumb, and rowdy
D Em7 G A
Chasing girls in their cutoff jeans
D Em7 G A
It's been a minute since we've been back here
D Em7 G
But now that we are, it's just like senior year
[Chorus]
D Em7 G A
When everybody grew up off a back road
D Em7 G A
Burning bald tires under Walmart lights
D Em7 G A
Everybody grew up in some church clothes
D Em7 G A
Sunday morning making up for Saturday night
D Em7
Grew up on some country fiddle
G A
We still turn up just a little
D Em7 G
Older but the same old us
A G D Em7
Even though everybody grew up
G A D Em7 G
Everybody grew up
[Verse 2]
A D Em7 G A
Now we're cutting grass instead of cutting class
D Em7 G A
Now we're making sure the bills get paid
D Em7 G A
But we still drink beer when we come back here
D Em7 G
Get to talkin' 'bout the past and all the hell we raised
[Chorus]
D Em7 G A
Everybody grew up off a back road
D Em7 G A
Burning bald tires under Walmart lights
D Em7 G A
Everybody grew up in some church clothes
D Em7 G A
Sunday morning making up for Saturday night
D Em7
Grew up on some country fiddle
G A
We still turn up just a little
D Em7 G
Older but the same old us
A G D Em7
Even though everybody grew up
G A D Em7 G A
Everybody grew up
[Bridge]
D Em7 G A
Yeah, it's been a minute since we've been back here
D Em7 G
Now that we are, it's just like senior year
[Out-Chorus]
D Em7 G A
When everybody grew up off a back road
D Em7 G A
Burning bald tires under Walmart lights
D Em7 G A
Everybody grew up in some church clothes
D Em7 G A
Sunday morning making up for Saturday night
D Em7
Grew up on some country fiddle
G A
We still turn up just a little
D Em7 G
Older but the same old us
A G A D Em7
Even though everybody grew up
G A D Em7 G
Everybody grew up
A D Em7 G A D Em G D
When everybody grew up
How to play "Everybody Grew Up" by Chris Young on guitar captures the nostalgia of
youth and the passage of time, expressed through the chords D, Em7, G, and A. This
song reflects on coming of age in a small town, the enduring bonds of friendship,
and the bittersweet reality of growing up.
The song starts with an Intro that immediately sets a reflective and nostalgic tone:
D Em7 G A D Em7 G A
This chord progression is both welcoming and evocative, perfectly introducing the
themes of reminiscence and change.
As we enter the first Verse, the narrative begins to unfold, detailing the
experiences of youth and the sense of invincibility that comes with it:
We were hometown heroes everywhere we'd go D Em7 G A
The transition between D, Em7, G, and A chords during the verses paints a vivid
picture of youthful escapades and the feeling of being unstoppable.
The Chorus then captures the essence of the song, celebrating the universal
experience of growing up:
When everybody grew up off a back road D Em7 G A
Here, the repetition of the chord progression D, Em7, G, A underscores the
chorus's message of shared experiences and the inevitable journey into adulthood.
The second Verse and Chorus further develop the song's themes, reflecting on the
changes that come with age but also the ways in which we remain tied to our
past:
Now we're cutting grass instead of cutting class A D Em7
The consistency of the chord progression throughout these sections reinforces the
sense of continuity and the enduring nature of these connections.
The Bridge and Out-Chorus bring the narrative full circle, revisiting the themes
of the song and reinforcing the message that, despite the passage of time, the
core of who we are remains unchanged:
Yeah, it's been a minute since we've been back here D Em7
To play "Everybody Grew Up" effectively, focus on the emotional resonance of the
chord changes and the dynamic between the verses and chorus. This song offers an
opportunity to convey through music the universal themes of nostalgia, friendship,
and the complex emotions associated with growing up.
This tutorial provides not just a guide to the chords but also an invitation to
explore the deeper narrative of "Everybody Grew Up," inviting listeners into a
shared space of reflection and connection through the medium of guitar.
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