Half Grown chords - Bryan Zach ♬ How to Play

Half Grown chords

[Intro]
Fmaj7  Am  G/B  C
Fmaj7  Am  G/B  C
 
 
[Verse 1]
       Fmaj7           Am         G/B     C
When I grab you by the hand you hesitate
       Fmaj7         Am      G/B          C
With a subtle inclination to tell a man straight
   Fmaj7        Am               G/B      C
Sister was a saviour and your mother is a saint
              Fmaj7       Am              G/B             C
Sometimes a woman is the sum of all the things her father aint
 
 
[Verse 2]
Fmaj7            Am               G/B                  C
Men are just the sum of all the things their mothers did
      Fmaj7              Am             G/B               C
They spend their lives searching for the love they had as kids
   Fmaj7          Am       G/B            C
My vices ain't a place to replace a loving home
    Fmaj7            Am              G/B          C
You can't expect a harvest when the field's half grown

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[Chorus]
            Am     G    C
You can't choose your blood
           C
You can choose to change the chains that chain you down
      G            Am
When you was just a child
    Am                         G
And Forgiveness ain't an easy road to go
G                                        C
But I know that it's a road worth heading down
 
 
[Instrumental]
Fmaj7  Am  G/B  C
Fmaj7  Am  G/B  C
 
 
[Verse 3]
Fmaj7      Am        G/B      C
When I see myself, I see your eyes
Fmaj7            Am        G/B       C
Reflections nowadays are a calm surprise
Fmaj7       Am       G/B       C
The older I get, the more I become
Fmaj7            Am         G/B        C
All the things I swore I’d always run from
         Fmaj7          Am         G/B        C
But I’ll raise myself a family and right the wrongs
      Fmaj7      Am             G/B        C
Of an imperfect people who were only half grown
 
 
[Chorus]
            Am     G    C
You can't choose your blood
           C
You can choose to change the chains that chain you down
      G            Am
When you was just a child
 Am                         G
Forgiveness ain't an easy road to go
G                                        C
But I know that it's a road worth going down
 
 
[Instrumental]
Fmaj7  Am  G/B  C
Fmaj7  Am  G/B  C
 
 
[Outro]
       Fmaj7           Am         G/B     C
When I grab you by the hand you hesitate
   Fmaj7         Am      G/B          C
A subtle inclination to tell a man straight
   Fmaj7        Am              G/B      C
Sister was a savior and your mother is a saint
              Fmaj7       Am              G/B            C
Sometimes a woman is the sum of all the things a father aint



Intro and Verse Chord Progression:
The song starts and continues through the verses with a progression
of Fmaj7, Am, G/B, C. This progression sets a contemplative mood,
perfectly matching the introspective nature of the lyrics.

Fmaj7: Position your index finger on the 1st fret of the B string, your middle
finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret
of the D string. The high E string is left open for a richer sound.
Am (A Minor): 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 2nd fret of the G string.
G/B: This is a G chord with a B bass note. Position your index finger
on the 2nd fret of the A string, your middle finger on the 3rd fret of
the low E string (muted or skipped), and your ring finger on the 3rd
fret of the B 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.

Chorus Chord Progression:
The chorus introduces a slight shift in dynamics while maintaining
the song's emotional depth, cycling through Am, G, and C, emphasizing
the song’s core messages of choice, forgiveness, and the difficult roads
worth traveling.

Guitar Lesson Summary:
Begin by getting comfortable with the chord shapes, especially the Fmaj7 and G/B,
which might be less familiar to some players. These chords add a nuanced color
to the song's harmonic landscape.
Practice transitioning smoothly between chords, maintaining a steady rhythm that
matches the song's reflective pace. The transitions between these specific chords
will create the emotional underpinning of the song.
Pay attention to the dynamics of your playing, particularly during the chorus where
the song's emotional narrative peaks. Here, you can play a bit louder or with
more emphasis to convey the song's message powerfully.
Use the instrumental sections to provide a musical breathing space, allowing
the listener (and player) to reflect on the song's themes. These sections can be
played with a lighter touch to differentiate them from the verses and chorus.
The outro, mirroring the intro, offers a reflective bookend to the song’s narrative.
Let the final chords ring out, providing closure to the journey the song takes you on.