[Intro]
G
[Verse 1]
G
Plucked strings on porches, a poor boys' choir
C G
My bloods at a boil and there ain't no fire
G
I just love the way the light beams in
C G
But I got bad news, I'm fearing Friday again
[Verse 2]
G
Choking on some bourbon when you roll up
C G
Said, "Boy, you gotta face it. You just ain't that tough."
G
There's a house hopping on the edge of town
C G
I'm revved up, thirsty, and ready to drown
[Chorus]
Em G C G
I got a fear dear that it's gonna end
Em G C G
Won't you get angry at me say you love me again
Em G C G
I got a fear dear that it's a Friday spark
Em G C G
You only love me like you mean it when it's after dark
[Break]
Em G C G
Em G C G
[Verse 3]
G
We can hide out tonight out when the trees get clear
C G
Pleasing whys, a man's worse fear
G
There's a named saved on your heart's greatest stone
C G
Saturday's coming, a fear I'm waking alone
[Chorus]
Em G C G
I got a fear dear that it's gonna end
Em G C G
Won't you get angry at me say you love me again
Em G C G
I got a fear dear that it's a Friday spark
Em G C G
You only love me like you mean it when it's after dark
[Break]
Em G C G
Em G C G
[Chorus]
Em G C G
I got a fear dear that it's gonna end
Em G C G
Won't you get angry at me say you love me again
Em G C G
I got a fear dear that it's a Friday spark
Em G C G
You only love me like you mean it when it's after dark
Intro and Verses:
The song opens and moves through the verses with the G chord,
setting a reflective mood. This simplicity allows the lyrics to take
center stage, painting vivid imagery and setting the emotional tone.
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.
Transitioning into the C chord adds a narrative shift, a musical embodiment
of the song's unfolding story.
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.
Chorus:
The chorus introduces Em, providing a contrast that highlights
the song's thematic tension—fear of the end and longing for affirmation.
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.
Guitar Lesson Summary:
- Start by mastering the chord shapes and practicing the transitions
between G, C, and Em. The smooth movement between these chords
is crucial for maintaining the song's emotional flow.
- The strumming pattern should be reflective of the song's lyrical and
emotional content—consider a pattern that allows the chords to resonate,
giving space for the lyrics to breathe and impact.
- Pay attention to the dynamics throughout the song, especially during
the chorus, where the emotional intensity peaks. Adjust your strumming
strength to mirror the rising and falling tension within the lyrics.
- Use the breaks to provide a moment of reflection, a musical pause that
underscores the narrative's themes and prepares for the re-entry of
the chorus or verses.
- Emphasize the emotional weight of the lyrics through your playing.
The guitar serves not just as an instrument but as a voice that complements
the storytelling, conveying the fear, longing, and nuanced
emotions embedded in the song.
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