East Side Of Sorrow chords - Bryan Zach ♬ How to Play

East Side Of Sorrow chords

[Verse 1]
G                    C       G                            D        G
Eighteen years old full of hate, they shipped me off in a motorcade
                            C       G                                        D         G
They said boy you're gonna fight a war, and you don't even know what you're fighting for
                       C      G                                D         G
I lost friends in the august heat, and at night it was god I'd always meet
                        C        G                              C        G
I said Lord won't your bring me home, I got women in the west I wanna hold
 
 
[Verse 2]
                   C      G                                D       G
I lost you in a waiting room, after waiting there for a week or two
                    C      G                                D            G
Doctor said he did all he could, you were the last thing I had that was good
                           C     G                                 D       G
So I walked miles on the Tulsa street, lights started beaming in from the east
                 C      G                        D         G
6a.m. And fucked up again, asking god where the hell he'd been
 
G
 
 
[Chorus]

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            C                G                       D                 Em
He said the sun gonna rise tomorrow, somewhere on the east side of sorrow
C                      G                    D                         Em
Better pack your bags west, stick out your chest and than hit the road
     C                G                        D                   Em
The sun's gonna rise tomorrow, somewhere on the east side of sorrow
       C                   G             D              Em
Don't give it a reason to follow, let it be than let it go
       C G D             Em
Let it be.. than let it go
 
 
[Verse 3]
G                                        C         G                                                D      G
Heard your brother lost his mind in the city last fall, Was it his blood, or his conscience, or the alcohol?
                                   C         G                                          D         G
Did the Navy do him well or did he wind up sick, Like every other brave boy from these run down sticks?
                          C       G                                               D        G
Do you ever get tired of singin' songs, Like all your pain is just another fuckin' sing along?
                           C        G                                                D        G
If you ever get the time come on home, I heard Turnpike's back together and they're writin' songs
 
 
[Chorus]
            C                G                       D                 Em
He said the sun gonna rise tomorrow, somewhere on the east side of sorrow
C                      G                    D                         Em
Better pack your bags west, stick out your chest and than hit the road
 
 
[Guitar Solo]
C G D Em x2
 
 
     C*                G*                       D*                 Em*
The sun's gonna rise tomorrow, somewhere on the east side of sorrow
       C*                  G*            D*             Em*
Don't give it a reason to follow, let it be than let it go
       C* G* D*            Em*
Let it be..  than let it go
 
C* G* D*
 
(Rain noise)



Verse Chord Progression:
The verses set the narrative foundation with a progression moving
from G to C, then G to D, and back to G, painting a vivid picture
of personal and collective struggles. This progression is a staple
in conveying the song's reflective and somber mood.

G Major: Middle finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string, index finger
on the 2nd fret of the A string, and 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.

Chorus Chord Progression:
The chorus lifts the song's narrative, shifting to Em to add a layer of
hope and resilience amidst the sorrow. The progression C G D Em
encourages the listener to embrace the journey forward, despite
the shadows of the past.

Guitar Lesson Summary:
- Begin by practicing the chord transitions, focusing on smooth movements
between G, C, D, and Em. The flow between these chords is crucial for
maintaining the song's reflective narrative.
- The strumming pattern should complement the song’s storytelling. A steady,
rhythmic pattern with emphasis on the first beat of each measure can help
underscore the song’s poignant themes.
- Pay attention to the dynamics throughout the song, especially during the chorus
where the emotional tone shifts. Playing the chorus with a slightly more
pronounced strumming pattern can highlight this change.
- The guitar solo section following the chorus provides an instrumental reflection
of the song's themes. While the chords C G D Em are repeated, focus on
the expression and emotion conveyed through this section,
even if you're playing rhythm.
- The song ends with the sound of rain, suggesting a period of contemplation
and renewal. Let the final chords ring out before this auditory transition
to evoke a sense of closure and contemplation.