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« on: May 06, 2005, 08:22:14 AM » |
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since we've started to share some cool guitar chords i figured we might as well start a thread for easy reference.
basically these are the only ground rules i'm suggesting: don't just copy & paste from OLGA or Rockin' With The Cross. Chances are, all the musicians here know about them, and other places like them.
we can do something really cool and unique here. only post songs that are not readily available elsewhere. basically that means most of what we Phorumers like to listen to. i get frustrated searching out guitar chords for my favorite artists only to find *nothing*.
i'll try and re-post some that were already posted to get the thread started properly.
oh, and try to be accurate. this isn't a "who can tab the fastest" contest. post at your ease. this could be really cool.
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« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2005, 05:36:13 PM » |
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The basic chords for "Firefly" reminded me of another song that I really love to play:
Lesser Things
by Jars of Clay
Intro
C D Em
Verse 1
{C}Looks a {D}lot like {Em}givin' up {C} {D} {Em}
{C}Peace will {D}bring us a {Em}bitter cup {C} {D} {Em}
Set our {C}bodies {D}down like {Em}offerings {C} {D} {Em}
While we {C}pray to the {D}god of the {Em}lesser things {A} {C}
C D Em (3x)
A C
Verse 2
If the {C}wind should {D}shake this {Em}house apart {C} {D} {Em}
The {C}cradle hits the {D}ground with a {Em}broken heart {C} {D} {Em}
Will we {C}say we {D}never {Em}knew a thing {C} {D} {Em}
While we {C}pray to the {D}god of the {Em}lesser things {A} {C}
Chorus
Is there {G}grace for a wayward {Am}heart
Is there {G}grace for a wayward {Am}heart
{G}Grace, {F}grace
C D Em (3x)
A
Verse 3
{C}Ash to {D}ash and {Em}dust to dust {C} {D} {Em}
{C}Steel on {D}steel or {Em}rain to rust {C} {D} {Em}
What {C}mortal {D}breath blood {Em}money brings {C} {D} {Em}
{C}Forth from the {D}altar of the {Em}lesser things {A} {C}
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge
C F C F
Am D7 Am D7
Chorus
Is there {G}grace for a wayward {Am}heart
Is there {G}grace for a wayward {Am}heart
{G}Grace, {F}grace
Is there {C}grace for a wayward {Dm}heart
Is there {C}grace for a wayward {Dm}heart
{C}Grace, {Bb}grace
Outro
F G Am
(Love that little key change near the end.)
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« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2005, 11:46:35 PM » |
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I am suddenly feeling really stupid for only knowing how to read tabs (and not chords). I've kind of self-taught myself some acoustic guitar stuff. I've figured out Mortal's "Rift" and Starflyer59's "Wake Up Early" but I haven't had a chance to write up tabs for them yet. I'll try to post those two (or at least the Starflyer one - I'm not sure if anyone else here is into Mortal or not) soon.
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« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2005, 05:45:12 PM » |
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Murlough, do you happen to know what chord shape Jars is using for the C-D-Em in the intro? It doesn't seem to be the standard ones in the first three frets since they seem to be shifting the note on the high string to walk down and walk up.
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« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2005, 05:58:03 PM » |
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Murlough, do you happen to know what chord shape Jars is using for the C-D-Em in the intro? It doesn't seem to be the standard ones in the first three frets since they seem to be shifting the note on the high string to walk down and walk up. I haven't figured out how they get those exact notes; I just know the basic chords behind them. I would surmise that they're using an alternate tuning of some sort. NP: "Fall Awake", The Echoing Green |
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« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2005, 08:28:42 PM » |
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If anyone has OtR's "Spark" chords that would be most lovely.  |
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« Reply #7 on: May 09, 2005, 08:51:49 PM » |
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I don't know the chords to "Spark," but I do know that's that straight-up pop song progression, chord-wise.
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Does anyone here have(or know where I can get) full transcriptions(tabs+chords for all guitar parts) for Burlap to Cashmere and Steven D.'s solo stuff? They have some of my favorite acoustic guitar parts ever, but I can't pick them up by ear to save my life. Also, none of the usual tab sites have very much of their stuff. If anyone can help with this, I'd be very happy. |
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« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2005, 01:59:11 AM » |
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I figured out "Seasons" and "Here I Go Again" once. I'll have to see if I can dig those chords up.
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« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2005, 10:58:01 AM » |
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Can we post tabs here as well or is it just chords?
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« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2005, 11:27:21 AM » |
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of course you may post tabs too. however, just make sure they are as clear and easy to read as possible.
i prefer to ad-lib lead parts, that is why i like just chords and lyrics. but some people prefer tabs to chords, and that is cool too.
post away!
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« Reply #13 on: May 24, 2005, 01:31:34 AM » |
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I'm trying to figure out Sufjan Steven's "Holland" right now. It's a tricky song and there's no way I'm going to tab every single beautiful note of it, but here's my best approximation. The weird thing is that to play this with the CD, you have to tune your whole guitar down about 1/4 step from standard Drop D - the song appears to be floating in between standard keys or something. (Either that or my tuner's just really off.) Then slap a capo on he 2nd fret and try the following:
Intro/Verse
D2 C2 G/B D2 Fmaj7 Asus A
Chorus (the part where he sings "Ah, hah-hoh-hah" or whatever)
Fmaj7 C2 G/B D2 Fmaj7 C2 Am
You'll need to vary these slightly to get the exact right voicings... I don't know quite how to name these chords. If anyone can interpret this more accurately, I'd appreciate it.
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« Reply #14 on: May 24, 2005, 02:13:25 PM » |
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here is a fun song to play and sing, if you can hit the low notes:
Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm by The Crash Test Dummies
Capo 3
Intro:
Em Bm Em Bm F G F G 2x
Am G C
Once there was this kid who
F C G C
Got into an accident and couldn't come to school
F G C
But when he finally came back
G C F C G
His hair had turned from black into bright white
G# C
He said that it was from when
G# F2 F
The cars had smashed soooo hard
CHORUS:
Em Bm Em Bm F G F G
Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm, Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm
Em Bm Em Bm F G F G
Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm, Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm
Am G C
Then there was this girl who
F C G C
Wouldn't go to change with the girls in the change room
F C G C
But when they finally made her
G C F C G
They saw birthmarks all over her body
G# C
She couldn't quite explain it
G# F2 F
They'd always just been there
CHORUS
BRIDGE:
Dm C G
Both girl and boy were glad
Dm C G F G
One kid had it worse than that
Am G C
'Cause then there was a boy whose
F C G C
Parents made him come right home directly after school
F C G C
And when they went to their church
G C F C G
They shook and lurched all over the church floor
G# C
He couldn't quite explain it
G# F2 F
They'd always just gone there
CHORUS
Play bridge chords to end song
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« Reply #16 on: June 10, 2005, 01:26:51 AM » |
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I just figured out the basic chords to "Thou Lovely Source of True Delight", as heard on Jars of Clay's latest album. It's pretty basic - the intro is throwing me off a little bit, but some noodling around with the song's main chord (E, or D if you capo) should fix that.
(Capo II)
Thou (D)lovely source of (Am7)true delight, whom (G)I unseen a(D)dore
Un©veil Thy beauties (G)to my sight, that (D)I might love Thee (Am7)more
Oh that ©I might (G)love Thee (D)more
Just repeat that for every single verse, and you're good to go.
If you don't want to capo, it's just:
E - Bm7 - A - E
D - A - E - Bm7
D - A - E
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« Reply #17 on: June 10, 2005, 01:50:22 AM » |
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OK, I'm on a roll tonight. Here's "Jesus, I Lift My Eyes", also by Jars. I might be mixing up some majors and minors (you know Bm instead of D, etc.), but it's close enough.
Intro
Em7 Bm F#m G
Em7 D A
Verse 1
Em7 Bm F#m G
When sins and fears prevailing rise
Em7 D A
And fainting hope almost expires
Em7 Bm F#m G
Jesus to Thee I lift my eyes
Em7 D A
To Thee I breathe my soul's desires
Em7 Bm F#m G
Are You not mine, my living Lord
Em7 D A
And can my hope, my comfort die
Em7 Bm D-A-G
Fixed on the everlasting word
Em7 Bm D-A-G
That word which built the earth and sky
Chorus
Em7 A F#m G
Jesus, I lift my eyes
Em7 A F#m G
To Thee I breathe my soul's desires
Em7 A F#m G
Jesus, I lift my eyes
Em7 A D
To Thee I lift my eyes
Verse 2
Em7 Bm F#m G
Here let my faith unshaken dwell
Em7 D G
Immovable the promise stands
Em7 Bm D-A-G
Not all the powers of earth or hell
Em7 Bm D-A-G
Can e'er dissolve the sacred bands
Em7 Bm D-A-G
Jesus to Thee I lift my eyes
(Repeat Chorus)
Bm
Here oh my soul, Thy trust repose
D
If Jesus is forever mine
Bm
Not death itself, that last of foes
G A
Can break a union so divine
Instrumental Break
Em7 A F#m G
Em7 A D
Chorus
Em7 A F#m G
Jesus, I lift my eyes
Em7 A F#m G
To Thee I breathe my soul's desires
Em7 A F#m G
Jesus, I lift my eyes
Em7 A F#m G
To Thee I breathe my soul's desires
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« Reply #19 on: June 21, 2005, 04:18:40 PM » |
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here is a really pretty song by Slowdive that i figured out the chords to:
Dagger by Slowdive
B - G#m - 4x
The sunshine girl is sleeping
She falls and dreams alone
And me I am her dagger
Too numb to feel her pain
F# - G#m - E - F# - 2x
The world is full of noise yeah
I hear it all the time
And me I am your dagger
You know I am your wound
F# - G#m - E - F# - 2x
I thought I heard you whisper
It happens all the time
I thought I heard you whisper
It happens all the time
B - G#m - 4x
She whispers while I'm sleeping
I love you when you smile
I didn't really lose you
I just lost it for a while
F# - G#m - E - F# - 2x
The world is full of noise yeah
I hear it all the time
You know I am your dagger
You know I am your wound
F# - G#m - E - F# - 2x
I thought I heard you whisper
It happens all the time
I thought I heard you whisper
It happens all the time
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« Reply #20 on: June 21, 2005, 04:43:40 PM » |
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I didn't see this until today. Thanks a bunch! |
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« Reply #21 on: June 27, 2005, 08:53:16 AM » |
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For my fellow Sam Phillips fans here is a treat from "Fandance." I'm in the process of figuring out my favorite Sam songs. I got several done over the weekend, {waiting to be typed up} that I may post as well if pholks are interested.
How To Dream by Sam Phillips
Intro: B / Bsus / B - E - F#m - E - F#m
Chorus:
B - / Bsus / - B
Ah .... Ah .....Ah Ah...Ah...
E - F#m - E - F#m
When we open our eyes and dream we open our eyes
B - / Bsus / - B
Ah .... Ah .....Ah Ah...Ah...
E - F#m - E - F#m
When we open our eyes and dream we open our eyes
Verse 1:
G#m - Eb - E - Eb
Under normal we change the wind
G#m - Eb - E - Eb
Facing every direction
B - A - G#m - E
Planted in the future we live two lives
C#m - F#m -C#m - F#m
All to reveal a secret we can't hide
Chorus:
B - / Bsus / - B
Ah .... Ah .....Ah Ah...Ah...
E - F#m - E - F#m
When we open our eyes and dream we open our eyes
B - / Bsus / - B
Ah .... Ah .....Ah Ah...Ah...
E - F#m - E - F#m
When we open our eyes and dream we open our eyes
Verse 2:
G#m - Eb - E - Eb
We search the sky planets chasing stars
G#m - Eb - E - Eb
Pulling toward deep affection
B - A - G#m - E
Weights and numbers measure a wound that won't heal
C#m - F#m -C#m - F#m
All to reveal a secret we can't hide
Chorus:
B - / Bsus / - B
Ah .... Ah .....Ah Ah...Ah...
E - F#m - E - F#m
When we open our eyes and dream we open our eyes
B - / Bsus / - B
Ah .... Ah .....Ah Ah...Ah...
E - F#m - E - F#m
When we open our eyes and dream we open our eyes
End: B - / Bsus / - B
I got inspired to figure this one out after attempting to play another person's crack at it. Let's just say that they were WAAAAAY off, but I admire them for trying to figure out a Sam song. Her songs are very difficult at times, and at other times they are so simple that it is genius that they sound so complex.
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« Reply #22 on: June 27, 2005, 09:16:31 AM » |
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One more:
Love and Kisses by Sam Phillips
(Use palm muting to imitate the harpsichord sound)
Intro: Am
Verse:
Am - D - Em - 3x - then end with - C
Pictures steal our memories
Turn our minds to salt
History is written to say it wasn't our fault, wasn't our fault
Chorus:
G - Bm - Em - C - Cm - G - 2x
Send us all your love and kisses
Come and join the dream that never ends
God will grant us all our wishes
Martinis and bikinis for our friends
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« Reply #23 on: June 27, 2005, 03:21:49 PM » |
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« Reply #24 on: August 07, 2005, 08:57:34 PM » |
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If anyone happens to know how to play "Casimir Pulaski Day" by Sufjan Stevens, I would be forever in your debt if you posted the chords here.
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« Reply #25 on: September 06, 2005, 08:34:37 PM » |
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I've been trying to figure out a couple Sufjan songs, I think I've got at least a start.
Chicago
Capo 5th
Dm-F-C-G
I think it's pretty mugh just those chords.
The Lord God Bird
D2-Am-G-C-Am-D2-C2
That progression or something like it throughout most of the song.
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« Reply #26 on: September 25, 2005, 09:07:41 PM » |
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If anyone knows the chords to Scenes or Ancient Man by Burlap to Cashmere, I would be appreciative.
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« Reply #27 on: October 06, 2005, 12:56:50 PM » |
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i've been rediscovering just how great the music of Marc Bolan (commonly known as T Rex) is. for those of you who are unfamiliar with him, Devendra Banhart tries his darndest to be like early Marc Bolan, especially on his song "At the Hop." Marc Bolan was hugely influential on David Bowie. if not for T Rex there may not have been a Ziggy Stardust. here are the chords to one of my favorite T Rex songs: Cosmic Dancer by Marc Bolan (T Rex) G Em i was dancing when i was twelve (2x) F C i was dancing when i was ahh (2x) G Em i danced myself right out the womb (2x) F C is it strange to dance so soon F C i danced myself right out of the womb (Am) oh (D) ah ah ha (D7) G Em i was dancing when i was eight (2x) F C is it strange to dance so late (2x) G Em i danced myself into the tomb (2x) F C is it strange to dance so soon F C i danced myself into the tomb (Am) oh (D) ah ah ha (D7) G Em is it wrong to understand G Em the fear that dwells inside a man. F C what's it like to be a loon F C i liken it to a balloon G Em i danced myself out of the womb (2x) F C is it strange to dance so soon F C i danced myself into the tomb (Am) oh (D) ah ah ha (D7) Here is a link to a clip: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...=glance&s=music |
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« Reply #28 on: October 14, 2005, 10:13:45 AM » |
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I've been trying to figure out a couple Sufjan songs, I think I've got at least a start.
Chicago
Capo 5th
Dm-F-C-G
I think it's pretty mugh just those chords.
The Lord God Bird
D2-Am-G-C-Am-D2-C2
That progression or something like it throughout most of the song. I think Chicago is more like: No Capo D-Am-C-G It sounds right when I play it like that... |
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« Reply #29 on: March 25, 2006, 02:11:40 PM » |
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I'm trying to figure out Seasons by Steven Delopoulos, but I can't quite seem to get it. I'm having a similar problem trying to figure out Zeros and Ones by Derek Webb, but I have a start there. I think it starts on an A.
Anyone able to help?
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« Reply #30 on: March 25, 2006, 07:36:58 PM » |
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I'm trying to figure out Seasons by Steven Delopoulos, but I can't quite seem to get it. I'm having a similar problem trying to figure out Zeros and Ones by Derek Webb, but I have a start there. I think it starts on an A.
Anyone able to help? The whole song is A, B, C#m, and E, though not necessarily in order (though a lot of it travels up and down between A, B, and C#m). I had it worked out at one point, but never wrote it down. Thing is, you might have to capo it somewhere to get it in the right key. But use "open E" chords (i.e. you should never have to hold down the two highest-pitched strings). |
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« Reply #31 on: March 25, 2006, 08:20:33 PM » |
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I'm trying to figure out Seasons by Steven Delopoulos, but I can't quite seem to get it. I'm having a similar problem trying to figure out Zeros and Ones by Derek Webb, but I have a start there. I think it starts on an A.
Anyone able to help? The whole song is A, B, C#m, and E, though not necessarily in order (though a lot of it travels up and down between A, B, and C#m). I had it worked out at one point, but never wrote it down. Thing is, you might have to capo it somewhere to get it in the right key. But use "open E" chords (i.e. you should never have to hold down the two highest-pitched strings). Thanks! |
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« Reply #32 on: March 25, 2006, 08:26:45 PM » |
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Another fun one from Steven Delopoulos is "Here I Go Again". It's mostly Fmaj7 and Cmaj7, with maybe a few G's in the bridge. Beautiful song.
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« Reply #33 on: December 26, 2006, 03:42:09 PM » |
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Here's "Come On! Feel the Illinoise!" by Sufjan Stevens. It requires a little embellishing on the repetitive C chords by switching it out with Cmaj7 and C6, or using a free finger to add other notes to C (which I like to do in order to mimic the descending chorus line that cimes in), as well as being able to strum in 5/8 time, but it's a fun thing to try to figure out.
Cmaj7 C
Cmaj7 C
Cmaj7 C
Oh great intentions
C6 C
I've got the best of interventions
Cmaj7 C
But when the ads come
Cmaj7 C
I think about it now
Cmaj7 C
In my infliction
C6 C
Entrepreneurial conditions
Cmaj7 C
Take us to glory
Cmaj7 C
I think about it now
C
Cannot conversations cull united nations?
C
If you got the patience, celebrate the ancients
C
Cannot all creation call it celebration?
C
Or united nation. Put it to your head.
Cmaj7 C
Oh great white city
C6 C
I've got the adequate committee
Cmaj7 C
Where have your walls gone?
Cmaj7 C
I think about it now
F C G E
Chicago, in fashion, the soft drinks, expansion
F C
Oh Columbia!
F C G E
From Paris, incentive, like Cream of Wheat invented,
F C
The Ferris Wheel!
C
Cmaj7 C
Oh great intentions
C6 C
Covenant with the imitation
Cmaj7 C
Have you no conscience?
Cmaj7 C
I think about it now
Cmaj7 C
Oh God of Progress
C6 C
Have you degraded or forgot us?
Cmaj7 C
Where have your laws gone?
Cmaj7 C
I think about it now
C
Ancient hieroglyphic or the South Pacific
C
Typically terrific, busy and prolific
C
Classical devotion, architect promotion
C
Lacking in emotion. Think about it now.
F C G E
Chicago, the New Age, but what would Frank Lloyd Wright say?
F C
Oh Columbia!
F C G E
Amusement or treasure, these optimistic pleasures
F C
Like the Ferris Wheel!
C
Cannot conversations cull united nations?
C
If you got the patience, celebrate the ancients
F D
Columbia!
Bm F#m A
D Bm F#m A (repeat several times)
D Bm F#m A
I cried myself to sleep last night
D Bm F#m A
And the ghost of Carl, he approached my window
D Bm F#m A
I was hypnotized, I was asked
D Bm F#m A
To improvise
D Bm F#m A
On the attitude, the regret
D Bm F#m A
Of a thousand centuries of death
D Bm
Even with the heart of terror and the superstitious wearer
F#m A
I am riding all alone, I am writing all alone
D Bm
Even in my best condition, counting all the superstition
F#m A
I am riding all alone, I am running all alone
D Bm F#m A
And we laughed at the beatitudes of a thousand lines
D Bm F#m A
We were asked at the attitudes, they reminded us of death
D Bm
Even with the rest belated, everything is antiquated
F#m A
Are you writing from the heart? Are you writing from the heart?
D Bm
Even in his heart the Devil has to know the water level
F#m A
Are you writing from the heart? Are you writing from the heart?
D Bm F#m A
And I cried myself to sleep last night
D Bm F#m A
For the Earth, and materials, they may sound just right to me
D Bm
Even with the rest belated, everything is antiquated
F#m A
Are you writing from the heart? Are you writing from the heart?
D Bm
Even in his heart the Devil has to know the water level
F#m A
Are you writing from the heart? Are you writing from the heart?
D Bm F#m A
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dgp11776
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« Reply #34 on: January 02, 2007, 10:49:46 AM » |
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Does anyone here play electric guitar? I got one for Christmas, and I want to find some software to make it sound better than running it through a little 10-watt amp. I have decent speakers for my home computer, and I know it would sound better coming through them. Do any of you know of good software titles that allow you to plug in your guitar and get nice effects similar to pedals, etc.? Free software, of course. Thanks!
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« Reply #35 on: January 28, 2007, 01:48:47 AM » |
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Some new Vienna Teng songs that I just figured out...
BLUE CARAVAN
(Note: You can pick out the main cello line if you just hold Em, take your finger off of the A string for Am, and take your finger off of the D string for D. The D chord isn't exactly the way it sounds on the CD because the bass note would need to be lower, so you can either improvise the way I've done it here or you can tune to drop D and play Em with three fingers instead of two.)
(Capo 2)
Intro
Em
Em Am Em D Em
Em Am Em D Em
Verse 1
Em Am Em D Em
Blue, blue caravan, winding down to the valley of lights
Em Am Em D Em
My true love is a man who would hold me for ten thousand nights
D Asus A
In the wild, wild wailing of wind
C D Em
He's a house 'neath a soft yellow moon
D Asus A
So blue, blue caravan
C D Em
Won't you carry me down to him soon
Em Am Em D Em
Em Am Em D Em
Verse 2
Em Am Em D Em
Blue, blue caravan, won't you drive away all of these tears
Em Am Em D Em
For my true love is a man that I haven't seen in years
D Asus A
He said, “Go where you have to, for I belong to you
C D Em
Until my dying day”
D Asus A
So like a fool, blue caravan
C D Em
I believed him and I walked away
Em Am Em D Em
Yeah...
Em Am Em D Em
Ohhh... Yeah...
Verse 3
Em Am Em D Em
Oh, my blue, blue caravan, oh the highway is my great wall
Em Am Em D Em
For my true love is a man who never existed at all
D Asus A
Oh, he was a beautiful fiction
C D Em
I invented to keep out the cold
D Asus A
But now, my blue, blue caravan
C D Em
I can feel my heart growing old
D Asus A
Oh, my blue, blue caravan
C D Em
I can feel my heart growing old
Em Am Em D Em
Em Am Em D Em
LOVE TURNS 40
(Note: trying to imitate the song's bass line with guitar chords is a bit tricky. Basically the first three notes fit the E minor chord, then you do a very quick run on the bottom string through E-F#-G and then finally hit A2 twice. That's my best approximation that sounds decent on guitar. Just listen and you'll get the rhythm.)
Intro
Em Em-Em/F#-G A2
Em Em-Em/F#-G A2
Verse 1
Em Em-Em/F#-G A2
She's holding a secret that she'll never tell
Em Em-Em/F#-G A2
She's holding a secret that she'll never tell
C
Because the myth is not supposed to retire
G
We'd rather it lit itself on fire
G A2 Em
Or overdosed in a 4-star hotel
Verse 2
Em Em-Em/F#-G A2
She's holding a truth that she'll never reveal
Em Em-Em/F#-G A2
She's holding a truth that she'll never reveal
C
Because truth this time is an ugly child
G
And mother and daughter may reconcile
G A2 E
But their faces will never heal
Chorus 1
Cmaj7
"Don't go", she says, but he's sleeping
G
She says it to herself
Cmaj7
"Don't go", she sees herself rising
E7 E
Packing a suitcase with all of her shoes
Fmaj7
But something keeps you faithful
Bb A
When all else in you turns and runs
B Em
Love turns 40, the morning comes
(Repeat Intro)
Verse 3
Em Em-Em/F#-G A2
She's holding a secret that she'll never tell
Em Em-Em/F#-G A2
She's holding a secret that she'll never tell
C
Because we were once cinema gods in the night
G
And now all we've got is lunch-hour light
G A2 E
Where nothing photographs well
Chorus 2
Cmaj7
"Don't go", she says, but he's sleeping
G
She says it to the dark
Cmaj7
"Don't go", she sees herself rising
E7 E
Dressing in silence for nothing to lose
Fmaj7
But something keeps you faithful
Bb A
When all else in you turns and runs
B E
Love turns 40, the morning comes
Bridge
E Am C Fmaj7 (6x)
Outro
Em Em-Em/F#-G A2
Em Em-Em/F#-G A2
1BR/1BA
This one's all A and D. Beyond that, you're on your own.
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