{"id":5233,"date":"2017-11-02T13:20:27","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T17:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musikalessons.com\/blog\/?p=5233"},"modified":"2023-01-24T15:23:15","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T20:23:15","slug":"best-cover-songs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musikalessons.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/best-cover-songs\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Cover Songs for Beginner Guitarists"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"bestLearning how to play guitar for the first time can be an incredibly exciting experience. The feeling of mastering a chord progression or working your way through a scale for the first time is an empowering experience for children as well as adults. But the basic skills you master in the early stages of your playing won\u2019t have a chance to truly develop and evolve unless you put your hard work to use through learning actual songs. To help get you started, we\u2019ve put a list together some of the best cover songs out there for you to learn and explore. We\u2019ll provide the lyrics and chord charts. But before we get started, let\u2019s talk about a few ways to help you tackle these awesome songs. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Tips for learning cover songs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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If you plan on singing and playing these hand-picked best cover songs, we recommend learning them by perfecting the chord progressions first. Play as slowly as you can and then build up speed as you gain confidence. If you\u2019re not already in the habit of doing this, practice strumming the chord progressions here slowly to the click of a metronome. When you\u2019ve mastered the song\u2019s chords, move on to singing and playing at the same time. Some of the chords have been slightly adapted here to make learning these songs a little easier. Ready to get started? <\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cBlitzkrieg Bop,\u201d by The Ramones<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Photo credit: Michael715 \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What makes this one of the best cover songs is that it is an\u00a0incredibly catchy tune that’s a blast to play and easy to learn. The biggest playing challenge here is the song\u2019s quick chord transitions, which are found at the end of each section. To make things easy, slow things down as much as possible to give yourself the best chance at switching from chord to chord in rhythm without pausing. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\"ramones<\/p>\n

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[Intro]
\n<\/strong>
\n<\/span>A D E X3 \u00a0A D A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A D E X3 \u00a0A D A<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>NC \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0NC \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A<\/span>
\n<\/span>Hey ho, let’s go. Hey ho ,let’s go. Hey ho, let’s go. Hey ho, let’s go.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[Verse]
\n<\/strong>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0E <\/span>
\n<\/span>They’re forming in a straight line.<\/span>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/span>They’re going through a tight wind.<\/span>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0E<\/span>
\n<\/span>The kids are losing their minds.<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A D A<\/span>
\n<\/span>The Blitzkrieg Bop.<\/span>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0E <\/span>
\n<\/span>They’re piling in the back seat.<\/span>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0E<\/span>
\n<\/span>They’re generating steam heat.<\/span>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0E<\/span>
\n<\/span>Pulsating to the back beat.<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A D A<\/span>
\n<\/span>The Blitzkrieg Bop.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[Chorus]
\n<\/strong>
\n<\/span>D \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0A <\/span>
\n<\/span>Hey ho, let’s go,shoot’em in the back now.<\/span>
\n<\/span>D \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0B \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0E <\/span>
\n<\/span>What they want, I don’t know, they’re all reved up and ready to go.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[Verse]
\n<\/strong>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0E <\/span>
\n<\/span>They’re forming in a straight line.<\/span>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/span>They’re going through a tight wind.<\/span>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0E<\/span>
\n<\/span>The kids are losing their minds.<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A D A<\/span>
\n<\/span>The Blitzkrieg Bop.<\/span>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0E <\/span>
\n<\/span>They’re piling in the back seat.<\/span>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0E<\/span>
\n<\/span>They’re generating steam heat.<\/span>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0E<\/span>
\n<\/span>Pulsating to the back beat.<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A D A<\/span>
\n<\/span>The Blitzkrieg Bop.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[Chorus]
\n<\/strong>
\n<\/span>D \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0A <\/span>
\n<\/span>Hey ho, let’s go, shoot’em in the back now.<\/span>
\n<\/span>D \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0B \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0E <\/span>
\n<\/span>What they want, I don’t know, they’re all reved up and ready to go.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[Verse]
\n<\/strong>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0E <\/span>
\n<\/span>They’re forming in a straight line.<\/span>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/span>They’re going through a tight wind.<\/span>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0E<\/span>
\n<\/span>The kids are losing their minds.<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A D A<\/span>
\n<\/span>The Blitzkrieg Bop.<\/span>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0E <\/span>
\n<\/span>They’re piling in the back seat.<\/span>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0E<\/span>
\n<\/span>They’re generating steam heat.<\/span>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0E<\/span>
\n<\/span>Pulsating to the back beat.<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A D A<\/span>
\n<\/span>The Blitzkrieg Bop.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>(NC) \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(NC) \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A<\/span>
\n<\/span>Hey ho, let’s go. Hey ho, let’s go. Hey ho ,let’s go. Hey ho, let’s go.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cCreep,\u201d by Radiohead<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Photo credit: Northfoto \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Though Radiohead is probably the world\u2019s most important and influential band, they haven\u2019t released a song more popular than \u201cCreep,\u201d a haunting song featured on their 1993 release <\/span>Pablo Honey<\/span><\/i>. Full disclosure: this song features bar chords. We mention that not to strike fear in you, but to let you know what you\u2019re in for. Mastering bar chords is absolutely a crucial skill for guitarists, and learning just a few simple barred shapes will give you access to major and minor chords all over the guitar. Start by memorizing the shapes in these bar chords and work toward articulating the sound the best you can. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\"radiohead<\/p>\n

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[Intro]
\n<\/strong>G B C Cm<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[Verse]
\n<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G<\/span>
\n<\/span>When you were here before<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0B <\/span>
\n<\/span>Couldn’t look you in the eyes<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C<\/span>
\n<\/span>You’re just like an angel<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cm<\/span>
\n<\/span>Your skin makes me cry<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G<\/span>
\n<\/span>You float like a feather<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0B<\/span>
\n<\/span>In a beautiful world<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C<\/span>
\n<\/span>I wish I was special<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cm<\/span>
\n<\/span>You’re so very special<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[Chorus]
\n<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G<\/span>
\n<\/span>But I’m a creep<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0B<\/span>
\n<\/span>I’m a weirdo<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C<\/span>
\n<\/span>What the hell am I doin’ here<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cm<\/span>
\n<\/span>I don’t belong here<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[Verse]
\n<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G<\/span>
\n<\/span>I don’t care if it hurts<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0B<\/span>
\n<\/span>I wanna have control<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C<\/span>
\n<\/span>I want a perfect body<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cm<\/span>
\n<\/span>I want a perfect soul<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G<\/span>
\n<\/span>I want you to notice<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0B<\/span>
\n<\/span>When I’m not around<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C<\/span>
\n<\/span>You’re so very special<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cm<\/span>
\n<\/span>I wish I was special…<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[Chorus]
\n<\/strong>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G<\/span>
\n<\/span>But I’m a creep<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0B<\/span>
\n<\/span>I’m a weirdo<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C<\/span>
\n<\/span>What the hell am I doin’ here<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cm<\/span>
\n<\/span>I don’t belong here<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[Verse]
\n<\/strong>(play loud)<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0B<\/span>
\n<\/span>oooh oooh she’s running out again…<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cm<\/span>
\n<\/span>she’s running out \u00a0\u00a0she run…run…run…ruuuuun…<\/span>
\n<\/span>G B C \u00a0Cm<\/span>
\n<\/span>ruuuuun…<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>(play soft until the end)<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G<\/span>
\n<\/span>Whatever makes you happy<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0B<\/span>
\n<\/span>Whatever you want<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C<\/span>
\n<\/span>You’re so very special<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cm<\/span>
\n<\/span>I wish I was special…<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[Chorus]
\n<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G<\/span>
\n<\/span>But I’m a creep<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0B<\/span>
\n<\/span>I’m a weirdo<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C<\/span>
\n<\/span>What the hell am I doin’ here<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cm<\/span>
\n<\/span>I don’t belong here<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G<\/span>
\n<\/span>I don’t belong here<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u201cGiving Up The Gun,\u201d by Vampire Weekend<\/strong><\/h2>\n

 <\/p>\n

Meticulously produced songs like this one might seem super complicated and difficult to play, but they\u2019re really not. Vampire Weekend\u2019s \u201cGiving Up The Gun,\u201d features the same chord progression for the entire song. The simple chords and open-ended rhythm make this one of the best cover songs for beginners- there\u2019s no straightforward strumming pattern here, so feel free to create your own!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"vampire<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[Chorus]
\n<\/strong>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0F#m<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0Your sword\u2019s grown old and rusty<\/span>
\n<\/span>E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D<\/span>
\n<\/span>Burnt beneath the rising sun<\/span>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0F#m <\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s locked up like a trophy<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D<\/span>
\n<\/span>Forgetting all the things it\u2019s done<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>And though it\u2019s been a long time<\/span>
\n<\/span>You\u2019re right back where you started from<\/span>
\n<\/span>I see it in your eyes<\/span>
\n<\/span>That now you\u2019re giving up the gun<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[Verse]
\n<\/strong>A<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0When I was 17<\/span>
\n<\/span>F#m<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0I had wrists like steel<\/span>
\n<\/span>E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0And I felt complete<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>And now my body fades<\/span>
\n<\/span>Behind a brass charade<\/span>
\n<\/span>And I\u2019m obsolete<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>But if the chance remained<\/span>
\n<\/span>To see those better days<\/span>
\n<\/span>I\u2019d cut the cannons down<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>My ears are blown to bits<\/span>
\n<\/span>From all the rifle hits<\/span>
\n<\/span>But I still crave that sound<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[Chorus]
\n<\/strong>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0F#m<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0Your sword\u2019s grown old and rusty<\/span>
\n<\/span>E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D<\/span>
\n<\/span>Burnt beneath the rising sun<\/span>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0F#m <\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s locked up like a trophy<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D<\/span>
\n<\/span>Forgetting all the things it\u2019s done<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>And though it\u2019s been a long time<\/span>
\n<\/span>You\u2019re right back where you started from<\/span>
\n<\/span>I see it in your eyes<\/span>
\n<\/span>That now you\u2019re giving up the gun<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[Verse]
\n<\/strong>A \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0I heard you play guitar<\/span>
\n<\/span>F#m<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0Down at a seedy bar<\/span>
\n<\/span>E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0Where skinheads used to fight<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>Your Tokugawa smile<\/span>
\n<\/span>And your garbage style<\/span>
\n<\/span>Used to save the night<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>You felt the coming wave<\/span>
\n<\/span>Told me we\u2019d all be brave<\/span>
\n<\/span>You said you wouldn\u2019t flinch<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>But in the years that passed<\/span>
\n<\/span>Since I saw you last<\/span>
\n<\/span>You haven\u2019t moved an inch<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[Chorus]
\n<\/strong>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0F#m<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0Your sword\u2019s grown old and rusty<\/span>
\n<\/span>E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D<\/span>
\n<\/span>Burnt beneath the rising sun<\/span>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0F#m <\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s locked up like a trophy<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D<\/span>
\n<\/span>Forgetting all the things it\u2019s done<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>And though it\u2019s been a long time<\/span>
\n<\/span>You\u2019re right back where you started from<\/span>
\n<\/span>I see it in your eyes<\/span>
\n<\/span>That now you\u2019re giving up the gun<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[Bridge] x7
\n<\/strong>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0F#m<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0I see you shine in your way \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D<\/span>
\n<\/span>Go on, go on, go on<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[Chorus]
\n<\/strong>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0F#m<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0Your sword\u2019s grown old and rusty<\/span>
\n<\/span>E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D<\/span>
\n<\/span>Burnt beneath the rising sun<\/span>
\n<\/span>A \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0F#m <\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s locked up like a trophy<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D<\/span>
\n<\/span>Forgetting all the things it\u2019s done<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>And though it\u2019s been a long time<\/span>
\n<\/span>You\u2019re right back where you started from<\/span>
\n<\/span>I see it in your eyes<\/span>
\n<\/span>That now you\u2019re giving up the gun<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u201cCause I\u2019m a Man,\u201d by Tame Impala<\/strong><\/h2>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"tame
Photo credit: Christian Bertrand \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Australian music scene has become a dominant force in popular music, and no Aussie band has a greater influence than Tame Impala. This song enters the realm of major 7th chords, which aren\u2019t typically covered in basic guitar material. <\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"tame<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[INTRO] \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

E D E G Dmaj7<\/p>\n


\n<\/span>[verse]<\/strong><\/p>\n


\n<\/span>E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D<\/span>
\n<\/span>Like the brutal morning sun<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dmaj7<\/span>
\n<\/span>It dawns on me, what have I done?<\/span>
\n<\/span>E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D <\/span>
\n<\/span>Saying sorry ain’t as good as saying why<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dmaj7<\/span>
\n<\/span>But it buys me a little more time<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[pre-chorus]
\n<\/strong>G \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A<\/span>
\n<\/span> Lost in the moment for the second time<\/span>
\n<\/span>G \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A<\/span>
\n<\/span> Each fucking atom in him makes him cry<\/span>
\n<\/span>G \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A<\/span>
\n<\/span> I’m just pathetic, that’s the reason why<\/span>
\n<\/span>G \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A <\/span>
\n<\/span>In desperation all that you can do<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0B<\/span>
\n<\/span>Is ask me why<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[chorus]
\n<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G \u00a0Dmaj7<\/span>
\n<\/span>Cause I’m a man, woman<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0\u00a0Dmaj7<\/span>
\n<\/span>Don’t always think before I do<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G \u00a0Dmaj7<\/span>
\n<\/span>Cause I’m a man, woman<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D<\/span>
\n<\/span>It’s the only answer I got for you<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G \u00a0Dmaj7<\/span>
\n<\/span>Cause I’m a man, woman<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0Dmaj7<\/span>
\n<\/span>Not often proud of what I choose<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G \u00a0Dmaj7<\/span>
\n<\/span>I’m a human, woman<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D<\/span>
\n<\/span>A greater force I answer to<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[verse]
\n<\/strong>E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D<\/span>
\n<\/span> Once again as it takes a hold<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dmaj7<\/span>
\n<\/span>I am aware, not in control, see<\/span>
\n<\/span>E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D<\/span>
\n<\/span> I had a conscience and it’s never fooled<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dmaj7<\/span>
\n<\/span>but it’s prone to be overruled<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[PRE-CHORUS]
\n<\/strong>G \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A<\/span>
\n<\/span> You wanna know what I always think I’m ’bout, but<\/span>
\n<\/span>G \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A<\/span>
\n<\/span> You never accept defeat and let it slide (why?), but<\/span>
\n<\/span>G \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A<\/span>
\n<\/span> I have no voice if I don’t speak my mind (why?)<\/span>
\n<\/span>G \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A<\/span>
\n<\/span> My weakness is the source of all my pride <\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0B<\/span>
\n<\/span>I’ll tell you why<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[chorus]
\n<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G \u00a0Dmaj7<\/span>
\n<\/span>Cause I’m a man, woman<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0Dmaj7<\/span>
\n<\/span>Don’t always think before I do<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G \u00a0Dmaj7<\/span>
\n<\/span>Cause I’m a man, woman<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D<\/span>
\n<\/span>It’s the only answer I got for you<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G \u00a0Dmaj7<\/span>
\n<\/span>Cause I’m a man, woman<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0Dmaj7<\/span>
\n<\/span>I’ll never be as strong as you<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G \u00a0Dmaj7<\/span>
\n<\/span>I’m a human, human<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0E \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D<\/span>
\n<\/span>A greater force I answer to<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cBeth Rest,\u201d by Bon Iver<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\"bon
Photo credit: Christopher Halloran \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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You\u2019ll need a capo for this song. These are devices that clamp on to the fretboard and alter the guitar\u2019s range. The shapes that your left hand plays won\u2019t change, but the actual chords will be different. On paper, this song might seem simple, but the rhythm can be a bit difficult to master, so make sure you spend plenty of time perfecting the chord progressions before you attempt to sing. And remember, simply playing along to these songs without singing them is perfectly fine. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\"bon<\/p>\n

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(Capo on 2nd fret)<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>[Intro and verse chords]
\n<\/strong>
\n<\/span>G – C – C – Em – C<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G<\/span>
\n<\/span>Errant heat to the star<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C<\/span>
\n<\/span>And the rain let in<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Em \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C<\/span>
\n<\/span>The hawser rolls, the vessel’s whole and Christ, it’s thin<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G<\/span>
\n<\/span>Well I’d know that you’d offer<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C<\/span>
\n<\/span>Would reveal it, though it’s soft and flat<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Em<\/span>
\n<\/span>Won’t repeat it, cull and coffer’s that<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Am<\/span>
\n<\/span>For the soffit, hang this homeward<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Em<\/span>
\n<\/span>Pry it open with your love<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C<\/span>
\n<\/span>Sending lost and alone standing offers<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G<\/span>
\n<\/span>It is steep, it is stone<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C<\/span>
\n<\/span>Such recovery<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Em \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C<\/span>
\n<\/span>From the daily press, the deepest nest, in keeper’s keep<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G<\/span>
\n<\/span>All the news at the door<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C<\/span>
\n<\/span>Such a revelry<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Em \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C <\/span>
\n<\/span>Well, it’s locked inside of everything you said to me<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G<\/span>
\n<\/span>It was found what we orphaned<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C<\/span>
\n<\/span>Didn’t mention it would serve us picked<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Em<\/span>
\n<\/span>Said your love is known<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G<\/span>
\n<\/span>I’m standing up on it<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Am<\/span>
\n<\/span>Aren’t we married?<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Em<\/span>
\n<\/span>I ain’t living in the dark no more<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C<\/span>
\n<\/span>It’s not a promise, I’m just gonna call it<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0C<\/span>
\n<\/span> Heavy mitted love<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0G<\/span>
\n<\/span>Our love is a star<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C<\/span>
\n<\/span>Sure some hazardry<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Em \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C<\/span>
\n<\/span>For the light before and after most indefinitely<\/span><\/p>\n

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Remember, the best cover songs to learn out there totally depend on you and your unique background, so take some time exploring some other covers on your own. Finding what works for you and pursuing your musical interests is the best way to really develop as a guitarist. For more helpful articles about the world of music, check out the Musika Lessons blog<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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