Pink Skies ukulele - Bryan Zach

How to Play "Pink Skies" Guitar ukulele

Intro:
C G Em D C G Em D

Verse:
C            G             Em      D
The kids are in town for a funeral
C           G                Em   D
So pack the car and dry your eyes
C               G         Em                  D
I know they got plenty of young blood left in ʼem
C          G                 Em
And plenty nights under pink skies
    D                  C G Em D
You taught ʼem to enjoy

C            G                Em
So clean the house, clear the drawers
        D
Mop the floors, stand tall
C             G         Em
Like no oneʼs ever been here
       D
Before or at all
C             G               Em
And donʼt you mention all the inches

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         D
That are scraped on the doorframe
C      G           Em
We all know you tiptoed
        D         D
Up to 4ʼ1 back in ʼ08

Chorus:
C                    Em            D
If you could see ʼem now, youʼd be proud
          G
But youʼd think theyʼs yuppiеs
C            Em        D
Your funeral was beautiful
          G              C Em D G C Em D
I bet God hеard you coming

Verse:
C            G             Em     D
The kids are in town for a funeral
C        G                     Em             D
 And the grass smells the same as the day you broke your arm swinging
C            G          Em    D
 On that kid out on the river
C               G                 Em
You bailed them out, never said a thing
                   D
About Jesus or the way heʼs livinʼ

Chorus:
C                    Em            D
If you could see ʼem now, youʼd be proud
          G
But youʼd think theyʼs yuppies
C            G
Your funeral was beautiful
D         Em
I bet God heard you cominʼ

C Em D G C Em D G

Chorus:
C                    Em            D
If you could see ʼem now, youʼd be proud
          G
But youʼd think theyʼs yuppiеs
C            Em        D
Your funeral was beautiful
          G              C
I bet God hеard you coming

C Em D G C Em D

Outro:
C               G          Em      D
The kids are in town for a funeral
C           G                Em   D
So pack the car and dry your eyes
C               G         Em                   D
I know they got plenty of young blood left in ʼem
C                 G     Em
And plenty nights under pink skies
D                     C
You taught ʼem to enjoy

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The song "Pink Skies" by Zach Bryan is a poignant tribute to the memories and teachings of loved ones who have passed away. The lyrics describe a somber funeral, where the speaker urges people to prepare for a journey and maintain composure despite the emotional weight. The song highlights the mix of pride and alienation in the younger generation, as well as the concept of yuppies, young urban professionals who worked high-paying jobs in cities.

The song paints a poignant picture of a family gathering for a funeral, acknowledging the sadness of the occasion but seeing hope in the younger generation. The reference to "plenty nights under pink skies" evokes memories of shared experiences and bonds forged over time. Overall, it serves as a reminder of resilience and the importance of cherishing life's moments, even in the face of loss.

The song begins with the speaker addressing the return of family members for a burial, emphasizing the bittersweet nature of living with loss and recollection. The chorus expresses the deceased's pride in their progeny while acknowledging a potential gap by referring to them as "yuppies." The song also highlights the deceased's compassion and nonjudgmental disposition, contrasted with the solemn occasion of the funeral.

In conclusion, "Pink Skies" is a deeply emotional song that highlights the complex feelings that arise during a funeral, the significance of perseverance and finding joy in the midst of loss, and the lessons passed down by loved ones.