Philly By The Morning Ohio By The Night chords - Bryan Zach Chords

Philly By The Morning Ohio By The Night chords

[Intro]
C F Am G
 
 
[Verse 1]
C
I'm cutting ties with
C
things that bind my
F
heart to this world,
   Am                            G
I love you and I'm willing but I cannot keep you girl
 
 
[Chorus]
C
Philly by the morning, and
 F
Ohio by the night
Am
Thing about a long rope is
     G
you can't hold on too tight
 

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[Solo]
C F Am G
 
 
[Chorus]
C
Philly by the morning, and
 F
Ohio by the night
Amin
Thing about a long rope is
     G
you can't hold on too tight
 
 
[Solo]
C F Am G
 
 
[Verse 2]
C
I'm cutting ties with
C
things that bind my
F
heart to this world,
   Am                            G
I love you and I'm willing but I cannot keep you girl
 
 
[Chorus]
C
Philly by the morning, and
F
Ohio by the night
Am
Thing about a long rope is
     G
you can't hold on too tight
 
 
[Outro]
C F Am G



How to play "Philly By The Morning Ohio By The Night" on guitar.

This song by Bryan Zach uses a classic yet soulful chord progression that's great for beginners.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to play it, focusing on chords and rhythm.

Chords to know: C, F, Am, G

For the intro and solos, the progression C F Am G sets the mood. Here's how to position your
fingers for each chord:

C Major: Index on 1st fret of B string, middle on 2nd fret of D string, ring on 3rd fret of A string.
F Major: For beginners, try a simpler version by placing your index across the 1st frets of the
E and B strings, middle on 2nd fret of G string, ring on 3rd fret of D string.
Am: Index on 1st fret of B string, middle on 2nd fret of D string, ring on 2nd fret of G string.
G Major: Index on 2nd fret of A string, middle on 3rd fret of low E string, ring on 3rd fret of
high E string.

Strumming Pattern:
The strumming pattern can be as simple or as complex as you're comfortable with, but a basic
down-up strumming pattern works well. Emphasize the first down strum of each chord change to
give it a driving feel.

Song Structure:
- Start with the Intro: C F Am G
- Verse 1 and Verse 2 follow the same chord pattern: Start with C, moving to F, Am, and finishing
with G. Pay attention to the lyrics to change chords at the right moment.
- The Chorus also uses the C F Am G progression. The key here is to feel the rhythm and the
emotional weight of the lyrics to guide your strumming intensity.
- Solos are played over the same C F Am G progression, giving you a chance to practice the
changes without singing.

Lyrics Interpretation:
This song's lyrics speak to the theme of transient love and the bittersweetness of letting go. The
repetition of "Philly by the morning, and Ohio by the night" symbolizes the constant move and
the inability to hold onto things too tightly, mirroring the nature of relationships and experiences
in life.