Me And Mine chords
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He does this from G to Am in the verses
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A|------0h2--0-0-----------------|
E|-----3-------------------------|
He does this on the Am chord in the Chorus
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B|-------------1-----------------|
G|-------------2-----------------|
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[Verse 1]
Am Em G Am
Go ahead and make your money off a poor boy just like me
Am Em G Am
And I'll be pacin' in my room tonight tryna make some old scars bleed
Am Em G Am
Tryna write a plot line that you don't already know
Am* Em* G Am
'Bout the weekend crowd, or a reckless boy, or a girl from Ohio
Am Em G Am
[Verse 2]
Am Em G Am
They tell me I can sell my soul for a dream and a couple shows
Am Em G Am
I don't think they understand how deep loyalty goes
Am* Em* G Am
For some boys I got in a barn we built out of pure Douglas fir
Am* Em* G Am
Badly written songs next to horses' shit is what an Okie boy prefers
Am
[Chorus]
C* G* Am
Go on and tell me what you wanna
C* G* Am
While me and mine, do what we're gonna
C* G* Am
You can keep your name and burn the cash
C* G* Am
Tell 'em I died singin' in these hills if they ask
Am Em G x2
[Verse 3]
Am Em G Am
I feel I've lived a thousand lives just to get right where I am
Am Em G Am
Some hurtful words and some Pabst on ice turn a child into a man
Am* Em* G* Am
We started this thing grinnin' boys, I think we've gotta run
Am* Em* G* Am
The radio man came to fuck it up as he boasts about number ones
Am
[Chorus]
C* G* Am
Go on and tell me what you wanna
C* G* Am
While me and mine, do what we're gonna
C* G* Am
You can keep your name and burn the cash
C* G* Am
Tell 'em I died singin' in these hills if they ask
Am Em G
[Verse 4]
Am* Em* G* Am
Go ahead and make your money off a poor boy just like me
Am* Em* G* Am
And I'll be pacin' in my room tonight tryna make some old scars bleed
Am* Em* G* Am
Tryna write a plot line that you don't already know
Am* Em* G* Am*
'Bout the weekend crowd, or a reckless boy, or a girl from Ohio
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How to play "Me And Mine" on guitar by Bryan Zach.
This song features a beautiful transition between chords that encapsulates
the essence of folk and country music, bringing out the storytelling element
that is central to the genre. Let's dive into the chords and the unique
fingering that gives "Me And Mine" its distinctive sound.
Intro and Verses:
The song starts with a smooth transition from G to Am, setting a reflective
tone. Pay attention to the hammer-on from the open A string to the 2nd fret;
this adds a layer of depth to the chord progression.
e|-------------0-----------------|
B|-------------1-----------------|
G|-------------2-----------------|
D|-------------2-----------------|
A|------0h2--0-0-----------------|
E|-----3-------------------------|
In the verses, you follow a chord pattern of Am, Em, G, and back to Am.
This progression carries the narrative forward, creating a sense of
movement and anticipation.
[Verse 1]
Am Em G Am
"Go ahead and make your money off a poor boy just like me..."
The Am chord is played with a focus on the bass notes, giving the song
its driving rhythm. When transitioning between chords, maintain a light
touch to let the melody shine through.
Chorus:
The chorus introduces a C* to G* to Am progression, emphasizing the resolve
and defiance in the lyrics. The unique strumming on the Am chord in the
chorus creates a rhythm that hooks the listener.
C* G* Am
"Go on and tell me what you wanna..."
During the chorus, the strumming pattern should be more pronounced, with
a stronger emphasis on the downstroke to highlight the song's emotional
climax.
Guitar Lesson and Tutorial:
To embody the song effectively, focus on the transition between chords
and the nuances in strumming patterns. The key to mastering "Me And Mine"
is to capture the emotion and storytelling through your playing. Pay
special attention to the hammer-ons and the dynamics in the chorus.
The song's lyrics speak to the struggles of maintaining authenticity and
integrity in the face of commercial success. It's a reflection on personal
identity, loyalty, and the sacrifices made for art. The mention of "a girl
from Ohio" and "an Okie boy" grounds the song in personal experience,
highlighting the universal theme of finding one's place in the world.