The Hopeful is just Am Bm and Em. Three chords the whole song!
So Long is a little more complicated. But only a little. The verse is 11th fret on the G string (3rd string) and 11th fret on the high E String (1st). The second string, B, is simple open.
Okay, so with that fingering, you simply strum that chord you've created, but alternating between the 11th fret on the G string and the 9th fret.
Then for the little changes you have to play the 9th fret on the low E string with your thumb, and sort of mute the A and D strings. Sorry if this sounds complicated!
G>Em>C>Am (for the first part) then G>Em>C>D (2x for "my heart will so return, my heart will burst") then G>C>Am>D (wait for the one you love, it's me)
No matter what i tried....etc!! It sound great now...my band are gonna attempt it live soon...if its any good i'll post an mp3 for y'all to chuckle at!
Hey where can I get "O, Jac!" guitar chords? It's pretty much my favorite song. p.s. Jason, you rock dude. You should make a trip down to Texas sometime in the near future.
amazing stuff jason... just amazing. one quick question... what are the chords for 'if i'm waiting'? unbelievable song, and i'd love to be able to play it thanks man
No problem, here are the chords for If I'm Waiting:
VERSE
F to G (throughout the entire song hold down the high C and G notes on the second and first strings, 1st fret and 3rd, respectively, if that makes sense; it creates a nice, ringing drone effect)
Oh man! Thanks for posting the chords to "I just can't wait for it to snow"... I have this really great memory of a show back at the red barn where we all sang that at least a dozen times, everyone getting more and more into it with every refrain. Definitely one of the best shows/nights of my life.
pretty sure this is right, i'll check it when i get home from work.
We Will Bend, We Will Break
Verse Chords: Samantha loves a calling card, and my spiral bound is falling apart G D All these letters and email addresses, some decent photographs... Am C
Bridge: Segments, fragments, house shows, basements Am D Everywhere I go… eh eh eh everywhere I go... Am D
the chorus has the same chords as the verse. sing it in the backyard with your friends!
That Red Barn show with the debut of "I Just Can't Wait..." was so, so, so amazing. I remember we really went nuts to "I Need You in My Arms", too, just as you described, getting more and more pumped with every passing chorus! Wow. So many memories!!
El Paso is simply:
C G F (G)
the chorus:
F G C G F Dm F (then back into the verse)
the only other change is hitting:
Am G F
on "Everyone must die..."
oh, and "We Will Bend..." starts with:
"Some envelopes, a calling card..."
although now that I read that, I *wish* it started with Samantha, because that's an awesome name! :)
No problem! It is the same four chords; I'll list them, and then put the tabs underneath, as there are some sustained notes, from chord to chord. Hope this helps! Let me know!
C G D "the moon and the star like... Woah-oh!" ....."Held you like a flag, I DID!"
The Bridge C G CG x 2 C Em Am D
I just heard that Joni Mitchell song on the radio lat night and I finally tied it to this awesome song! It made me remember how much I love your lyrics. 'you are my life, you are my size, you are my friend, my best friend'
thank you so much, Connor. you totally nailed First Snow; the only thing i would add would be on the chorus. it goes C G D, like you have, but then tag an Em on at the end, for total melodic triumph!