Pink Skies (with Capo) chords
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Place capo on the 5th fret.
Strumming: 86 BPM
Csus2 x300xx
[Intro]
Cadd9 G Em7 D/F#
C G Em7 D/F#
[Verse 1]
C G Em7 D/F#
The kids are in town for a funeral
C G Em7 D/F#
So pack the car and dry your eyes
C G Em7 D/F#
I know they got plenty of young blood left in 'em
C G Em7
And plenty nights under pink skies
D/F# C G Em7 D/F#
You taught 'em to enjoy
[Verse 2]
C G Em7
So clean the house, clear the drawers
D/F#
Mop the floors, stand tall
C G Em7
Like no one's ever been here
D/F#
Before or at all
C G Em7
And don't you mention all the inches
D/F#
That are scraped on the doorframe
C G Em7
We all know you tiptoed
D/F# Csus2
Up to 4'1 back in '08
[Chorus
C Em7 D/F#
If you could see 'em now, you'd be proud
G
But you'd think they's yuppiеs
C Em7 D/F#
Your funeral was beautiful
G
I bet God hеard you coming
C Em7 D/F# G
C Em7 D/F#
[Verse 3]
C G Em7 D/F#
The kids are in town for a funeral
C G Em7 D/F#
And the grass all smells the same as the day you broke your arm swinging
C G Em7 D/F#
On that kid out on the river
C G Em7
You bailed them out, never said a thing
D/F#
About Jesus or the way he's livin
[Chorus]
C Em7 D/F#
If you could see 'em now, you'd be proud
G
But you'd think they's yuppies
C G
Your funeral was beautiful
D/F# Em7
I bet God heard you comin'
C Em7 D/F# G
C Em7 D/F# G
[Chorus]
C G D/F#
If you could see 'em now, you'd be proud
Em7
But you'd think they's yuppiеs
C Em7
Your funeral was beautiful
D/F# G (C)
I bet God hеard you coming
C Em7 D/F# G
C Em7 D/F#
C G Em7 D/F#
The kids are in town for a funeral
C G Em7 D/F#
So pack the car and dry your eyes
C G Em7 D/F#
I know they got plenty of young blood left in 'em
C G Em7
And plenty nights under pink skies
D/F# C
You taught 'em to enjoy
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How to play "Pink Skies" by Zach Bryan on guitar
[Capo]
- Place the capo on the 5th fret.
[Chords]
- Cadd9: x32030
- G: 320033
- Em7: 022033
- D/F#: 200232
- Csus2: x30030
[Intro]
- Chords: Cadd9, G, Em7, D/F#
- Play each chord for two beats, with gentle strumming.
[Verse 1]
- Strumming: Use a down-down-up-down-up pattern. Keep it soft and steady.
- Cadd9 to G: Move ring and pinky fingers to the G position.
- G to Em7: Keep ring and pinky fingers in place, move middle finger to 2nd fret A string.
- Em7 to D/F#: Move index and middle fingers to the D/F# position.
[Chorus]
- Emphasize down strums on the first beat of each measure for impact.
- C to Em7: Lift fingers, place middle and ring on Em7.
- Em7 to D/F#: Move index finger to G string, middle finger to E string 2nd fret.
- D/F# to G: Slide ring finger to 3rd fret E string.
[Verse 2]
- Strumming: Maintain the down-down-up-down-up pattern.
- Cadd9 to G: Keep ring and pinky fingers in place, move index and middle to G.
- G to Em7: Move middle finger to 2nd fret A string, keeping ring and pinky in place.
- Em7 to D/F#: Move index and middle fingers to D/F# position.
[Transitions]
- Practice moving from Cadd9 to G, G to Em7, and Em7 to D/F# slowly at first.
- Gradually increase speed to match the song's tempo, ensuring smooth transitions.
[Common mistakes]
- Missing strings: Ensure all required strings are strummed for each chord.
- Timing: Keep a steady rhythm, especially when transitioning between Em7 and D/F#.
[General Tips]
- Tuning: Make sure your guitar is tuned to standard EADGBE.
- Practice: Start slow to master chord transitions, then increase speed.
- Tone: Use a clean or slightly warm acoustic tone to match the song's feel.
Song Facts:
"Pink Skies" by Zach Bryan is a poignant song reflecting on the memories and emotions
surrounding a funeral. The lyrics paint a picture of nostalgia and love, reminiscing
about the past with a sense of longing and warmth. The song captures the bittersweet
essence of remembering a loved one while cherishing the moments shared.
Zach Bryan, an American singer-songwriter, is known for his raw and honest lyricism.
His music often blends folk and country elements, creating a heartfelt and authentic
sound that resonates deeply with listeners. Bryan's rise to fame began with self-released
albums, and he has since garnered a dedicated fanbase for his storytelling and emotive
performances.