[Intro]
Am G C F x2
[Verse 1]
Am
Theres a blanket and a pillow,
G
For a pretty girl that I know
C F
In a place that's not too far from here
Am
Its getting cold out now
G
In this worthless little town
C F
In that sunset, oh yeah she's cresting you
Am
And the innocent in your eyes,
G
And the way that your hair lies
C F
On the floor lays warm and quaint resume
[Chorus]
Am
Oh I'm here honey,
G
And you are gold and lovely
C Am G
The way your silhouet seems to just appear
Am
Rest your bones dear,
G
Cause we are alone here
C
You should have no fear,
F
About the man I am
F Am
With your seeking subtle hands
G
Climbing up again
C F
Looking to test the lines between love and sin
F Am
With your seeking subtle hands
[Instrumental]
G C F
[Veerse 2]
Am
And that blood in my veins
G
Oh it longs and it strains
C F
For a girl like you to pull that window down
Am
And my eyes are set
G
On a string strap thrift store dress
F
Cause gravity just takes you to the ground
[Chorus]
Am
Oh I'm here honey,
G
And you are gold and lovely
C Am G
The way your silhouet seems to just appear
Am
Rest your bones dear,
G
Cause we are alone here
C
You should have no fear,
F
About the man I am
F Am
With your seeking subtle hands
G
Climbing up again
C F
Looking to test the lines between love and sin
F Am
With your seeking subtle hands
G
Oh your hands
C F
Oh your hands
[Outro]
Am
Theres a blanket and a pillow,
G
For a pretty girl that I know
C* F
In a place that's not too far from here
Am G C
So rest your bones dear
How to play "Seeking Subtle Hands" by Bryan Zach on guitar.
This song is an intimate piece that leverages its chord progression to
build a mood of closeness and introspection. Let's go through how to play
it, focusing on the chord progressions, strumming pattern, and overall song
structure.
Chord Shapes:
You'll need to be comfortable with Am, G, C, and F chords. These chords
are the foundation of the song, and your ability to transition smoothly
between them will greatly impact the song's feel.
Intro and Verse Chord Progression:
The intro sets the tone with a gentle progression that's repeated through
the verses. Play each chord with a sense of anticipation and warmth:
Am G C F x2
For the verses, the progression continues, providing a canvas for the
lyrical imagery:
Am
"Theres a blanket and a pillow,"
G
"For a pretty girl that I know"
Chorus Chord Progression:
The chorus introduces a reflective and reassuring tone, emphasizing the
connection and comfort between the narrator and the subject:
Am
"Oh I'm here honey,"
G
"And you are gold and lovely"
Instrumental Break:
An instrumental break follows the same chord pattern as the intro, offering
a moment for the music to breathe and resonate:
G C F
Strumming Pattern:
A simple yet expressive strumming pattern would be best for this song. A
pattern like down-down-up-up-down-up can convey the song's introspective
and tender nature, adjusting dynamically with the lyrical content.
Song Structure:
Understanding the flow from the intro to verses, chorus, instrumental break,
and outro will help you capture the song's emotional journey. The structure
is designed to draw listeners into a narrative of seeking and finding, both
physically and emotionally.
Lyrics Meaning:
"Seeking Subtle Hands" delves into themes of longing, intimacy, and the
subtle gestures that signal deep affection and connection. The song's
lyrical imagery, combined with its melody, evokes a sense of yearning
and anticipation for a closeness that's both comforting and exhilarating.
The chorus, with its call to "rest your bones dear," and the verses,
painting pictures of intimate moments, encapsulate the essence of finding
solace and excitement in another's presence. The narrative crafts a vivid
picture of love's quiet, subtle moments that are profound in their simplicity
and depth.
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