[Intro]
G C G C G D C G
[Verse 1]
G C G
Road dogs are built for sleepin' in
G C G
I've been up since 4 am
G C G
At your worst, you're better than my better days
G C G
There ain't been no sun in LA
D C G
Since you moved out of Sarah's Place
[Verse 2]
G C G
I love your mother's stories 'bout you as a kid
G C G
I heard you scored a job in the east village
G C G
While working for some folks who don't know your name
G C G
Well ain't you gonna miss all of them wasted days?
D C G
We sit around, drinkin' out at Sarah's Place
[Chorus]
Am G C
Don't come back lover, I'm proud you're under the skyline
Am G C
We always knew you were the better half of our good times
Am G C
Those backyard lights don't shine as bright without your face
D
Out at Sarah's Place
[Verse 3]
G C G
G C G
And you called to talk just last week
G C G
I'm still fallin' apart like I'll always be
G C G
And your picnic chair is still sittin' there in the yard
G C G
And I had to sell my old guitar
[Chorus]
Am G C
But don't come back lover, I'm proud you're under the skyline
Am G C
We always knew you were the better half of our good times
Am G C
Those backyard lights don't shine as bright without your face
D
Out at Sarah's Place
[Bridge]
C G D
You'll always be a piece of mine, peace of mind
C G D
We drove that road we know at least a million times
C G D
I'm so damn tired of seeing that empty drive
C
Out at Sarah's Place
[Chorus]
Am G C
Don't come back lover, I'm proud you're under the skyline
Am G C
We always knew you were the better half of our good times
Am G C
Those backyard lights don't shine as bright without your face
D
Out at Sarah's Place
[Interlude]
G C G
Oh ah, hey
C G C G D C G
Mmm, mmm
[Outro]
G C G
Plane tickets have gotten awfully expensive
G C G
But I got mine for the price of a Gibson
How to play "Sarah's Place" by Bryan Zach on guitar.
This song has a reflective, nostalgic tone, conveyed through its chords
and lyrics. It’s a great piece for beginners and intermediate players
alike, offering both simplicity and emotional depth. Let’s go through
the chords, progression, and strumming pattern.
Chord Shapes:
The primary chords you’ll need are G, C, D, and Am. Make sure you can
transition smoothly between these chords, as the song’s flow depends on
these changes.
Intro and Verse Chord Progression:
The intro sets the tone with a sequence that carries into the verses:
G C G C G D C G
For the verses, maintain the pattern, focusing on storytelling with
your playing:
G C G
"Road dogs are built for sleepin' in"
G C G
"I’ve been up since 4 am"
Chorus Chord Progression:
The chorus introduces Am, adding a layer of emotional depth to the
narrative. Pay attention to the lyrics and their alignment with the
chords:
Am G C
"Don’t come back lover, I’m proud you’re under the skyline"
Bridge:
The bridge offers a shift in the song's dynamics, so adjust your
strumming to match the intensity:
C G D
"You’ll always be a piece of mine, peace of mind"
Strumming Pattern:
A simple strumming pattern of down-down-up-up-down-up can be applied
throughout the song, adjusting for dynamic changes in the chorus and
bridge. Emphasize the first down strum of each chord to drive the rhythm.
Song Structure:
The structure flows from the intro to verses, into the chorus, then the
bridge, and back to the chorus, with an interlude before concluding
with the outro. This cyclical structure helps reinforce the song’s
themes of reminiscence and letting go.
Lyrics Meaning:
"Sarah’s Place" tells a story of parting ways, personal growth, and
the bittersweet memories of a shared past. The references to Sarah’s
Place, a symbol of shared experiences and memories, paint a vivid
picture of love, loss, and the passage of time. The chorus, "Don’t come
back lover, I’m proud you’re under the skyline," captures the complex
emotions of pride in a loved one’s achievements and the pain of their
absence. The song beautifully articulates the feeling of holding on
to the essence of someone even as they move on, leaving behind a place
and memories that once defined a shared existence.
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