[Intro]
Am F C G x2
[Verse 1]
Am F
You can't lie to yourself
C G
After loving something true
Am F
And I've never loved a soul
C G
Quite the way that I loved you
Am F
You told me you despise
C G
Everything that I've become
Am F
How we always turn into
C G
Everything we're running from
Am F C G
Am F
And I miss the way you followed
C G
When I jaywalked in the street
Am F
How you always talked more trash
C G
Than any boy bad mouthin' me
Am F
And the way that the oak creaked
C G
When you snuck up from my bed
Am F
The way that missing someone
C G
Will have you seeing steady red
[Chorus]
F
Take it slow as you leave me
G
Don't you go home this evening
Am
With someone
C
That you're acting like is me
F
And I will try my hardest darling
G
Wait on a star that's falling
Am C
And I will wait so patiently
Am G
One thing I have quickly
C
come to know
Am G
Nothing kills you slower than
C
Letting someone go
[Refrain]
Am F C G x2
F
So take it slow as you leave me
G
Don't you go home this evening
Am
With someone
C
That you're acting like is me
F
And I will try my hardest darling
G
Wait on a star that's falling
Am C
And I will wait so desperately
Am G
One thing I have quickly
C
come to know
Am G
Nothing kills you slower than
C
Letting someone go
[Refrain]
Am F C G x2
[Verse]
Am F
You can't lie to yourself
C G
After loving something true
Am F
And I've never loved a soul
C G
Quite the way that I loved you
Am F
You told me you despise
C G
Everything that I've become
Am F
How we always turn into
C G
All the things we're running from
[Chorus]
F
Take it slow as you leave me
G
Don't you go home this evening
Am
With someone
C
That you're acting like is me
F
And I will try my hardest darling
G
Wait on a star that's falling
Am C
And I will wait so desperately
Am G
One thing I have quickly
C
come to know
Am G
Nothing kills you slower than
C
Letting someone go
How to play "Letting Someone Go" by Bryan Zach on guitar.
"Letting Someone Go" is a deeply emotional song by Bryan Zach that
tackles the heartache and complexity of ending a relationship and
moving on. Its haunting melody and poignant lyrics provide a powerful
expression of loss and the slow path to healing, making it a resonant
piece for guitarists looking to explore themes of love and
letting go.
Capo: No capo needed.
Chords Used:
Am, F, C, G
Intro & Verse Progression:
The song opens with an evocative intro, setting a contemplative mood
with the progression Am, F, C, G. This progression continues
throughout the verses, laying the emotional groundwork for the
song's narrative of love, loss, and the painful realization that comes
with letting go.
Am F C G x2
This sequence is repeated, creating a musical backdrop that complements
the song's introspective and heartfelt lyrics.
Chorus Progression:
The chorus introduces a moment of emotional intensity, using the same
chord progression to highlight the themes of longing, the struggle to
accept the end of a relationship, and the slow journey towards
healing.
F G Am C
This progression emphasizes the chorus's message of hope amid
heartbreak, underscoring the song's central theme of the painful
process of moving on.
Lyrics and Chords Alignment:
Aligning the chords with the lyrics is essential for capturing the
song's narrative flow and emotional depth. For example, during the
first verse:
Am F
You can't lie to yourself
C G
After loving something true
Rhythm:
The rhythm should be played in a manner that mirrors the song's
reflective and somber mood. A gentle, steady strumming pattern that
allows the lyrics to resonate clearly is ideal for conveying the
emotional weight of the song.
Lyrics Meaning:
"Letting Someone Go" explores the painful realization that sometimes
love is not enough to save a relationship and the slow, often
painful process of letting go. Through its lyrics, the song delves
into the memories and moments shared, the longing for what was, and
the reluctant acceptance of the end. It's a poignant reflection on
the complexities of love, the impact of loss, and the eventual
path to healing, reminding listeners that sometimes letting go is a
prolonged and deeply emotional journey.
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