[Intro]
G G C G
G G C G D
G G C G Em D G
[Verse 1]
G C G
Jet trails cut across a Winthrop county sky
C G Em D G
That's why I reckon Sunday is a good day to die
G C G
There's a beautiful black gelding and he's waiting there for me
C G Em D G
Pissed off and raising neck hairs at in shoot number three
[Verse 2]
G C G
Last night they were pulling pints at Pesky Pendelton
C G Em D G
Snuck away from the fire, slept there with the grass and wind
G C G
I looked up at the heavens and saw how small I really was
C G Em D G
I want to build a house and burn it down just because
[Pre Chorus]
G C G
And you're smirkin' like an asshole with a cheek full of tobacco
C G Em D G
In the back of some Bronco in some town you've never been
[Chorus]
C G D G C
Nothing fun happens after you turn twenty five
C G D G C
If I make it out at all I pray you're right here by my side
C G D G C
And if I'm going down, then I'm going down true
C G D C
If I got anyone to thank then it will always be you
[Break]
G G C G
G G C G D
G G C G Em D G
[Verse 3]
G C G
What the hell am I doing? Who the hell am I?
C G Em D G
How I miss the scripture. Oh, Sunday's the day to die
G C G
And grandad sure was punchy but loved Jesus to his core
C G Em D G
I want to die today so I can learn to live for more
[Chorus]
C G D G C
Nothing fun happens after you turn twenty five
C G D G C
If I make it out at all I pray you're right here by my side
C G D G C
And if I'm going down, then I'm going down true
C G D C
If I got anyone to thank then it will only be you
C G D C
If I got anyone to thank then it will always be you
[Outro]
G C G
Jet trails cut across a Winthrop county sky
C G Em D G
That's why I reckon Sunday is a good day to die
G C (x10)
Intro, Break, and Outro:
The song begins with a simple yet evocative intro of G G C G, adding
a D before looping back to G, setting a reflective tone. This progression
is repeated in the breaks and mirrored in the outro, bookending the song
with a sense of cyclical contemplation about life and its end.
G Major: Place your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string, your
index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, and your ring finger on
the 3rd fret of the high E string.
C Major: Index finger on the 1st fret of the B string, middle finger on the 2nd fret
of the D string, and ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
D Major: Index finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, ring finger on the 3rd fret
of the B string, and middle finger on the 2nd fret of the high E string.
Em (E Minor): Place your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string and your
ring finger on the 2nd fret of the D string.
Verses and Pre-Chorus:
The verses continue with the reflective mood set by the intro, with the
chord progression G C G Em D G supporting the narrative’s unfolding story.
The pre-chorus introduces a slight tension with the lyrics, maintained by
the same chord progression, which then resolves into the chorus.
Chorus:
The chorus elevates the song's emotional message, with the progression
shifting to C G D G C. This part of the song delivers a powerful statement
about life, love, and the acceptance of one's fate, emphasized by the resolve
and repetition of these chords.
Guitar Lesson Summary:
- Begin by familiarizing yourself with the chord shapes and practice transitioning
smoothly between them. Pay special attention to the rhythm and how
it complements the lyrical content.
- The strumming pattern can be simple, focusing on the downstrokes to maintain
the contemplative feel of the song. However, feel free to add dynamics by varying
your strumming intensity to match the emotional peaks and valleys of the song.
- The lyrics are central to conveying the song's message; consider how the chord
changes support the storytelling. Let the chords resonate during key lyrical
moments for added emotional impact.
- The outro, mirroring the intro, offers a moment of reflection; let the final
chords ring out as a closing statement to the song’s narrative.
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