Capo 2nd fret.
If you don't want to use a capo transpose +2 steps.
[Intro]
C Am D7 G C Am
D7 G C
[Verse 1]
C Am
Sit down there on the sofa now, baby
D G
Poor yourself a glass of cav-sav too
C Am
I found some Etta Baker records at a lawn sale
D G
And I like to play ‘em for you
[Chorus]
C C7/Bb
If I catch you humming along
F Am
Even if you’re getting the melody wrong
C Am D7 G C
I still want to stay on all night long making out of tune songs with you
[Interlude]
C Am D7 G C Am
D7 C
[Verse 2]
C Am
Even interfacing with a awful lot of people this week
D G
I’m sure your battery is low
C Am
So we don’t have to talk or even look at one another
D G
We can take tonight quiet and slow
[Chorus]
C C7/Bb
But if I catch you humming along
F Am
And you bat them pretty eyelashes and yawn
C Am D7 G D
I’m bound to just keep carrying on making out of tune songs with you
[Interlude]
C E Am D7 G C E Am
D7 G C G
[Verse 3]
C Am
Just settle in and get comfortable now
D G
Let me massage your feet for a few
C Am
Just breathe and lеt Ms. Reid’s piedmont picking
D7 G
Wash away them socialite blues
[Chorus]
C C7
And if I catch you humming along
F Am
In an oversized band tee with no makeup on
C Am D7 G C
I’m bound to stay up till the break of dawn making out of tune songs with you
[Outro]
C Am D G C Am
D7 G C Am C Am D7
G C Am D7 G C
How to play "Socialite Blues" by Adeem the Artist on guitar:
Capo: 2nd fret
Key: With capo, play in C major (actual key: D major)
Chords Used:
C
Am
D7
G
C7/Bb (or simply C7 with a Bb bass)
F
E
Chord Progressions:
Intro:
C - Am - D7 - G - C - Am - D7 - G - C
Verse 1:
C - Am - D - G - C - Am - D - G
Chorus:
C - C7/Bb - F - Am - C - Am - D7 - G - C
Interlude:
C - Am - D7 - G - C - Am - D7 - C
Verse 2:
C - Am - D - G - C - Am - D - G
Second Chorus:
C - C7/Bb - F - Am - C - Am - D7 - G - D
Interlude:
C - E - Am - D7 - G - C - E - Am - D7 - G - C - G
Verse 3:
C - Am - D - G - C - Am - D7 - G
Final Chorus:
C - C7 - F - Am - C - Am - D7 - G - C
Outro:
C - Am - D - G - C - Am - D7 - G - C - Am - C - Am - D7 - G - C - Am - D7 - G - C
Playing Tips:
Strumming Pattern:
Keep the strumming pattern consistent, blending downstrokes and upstrokes.
Try fingerpicking in softer sections to create a more intimate feel.
Chord Changes:
Practice the transition between C and C7/Bb carefully, as it's a less common switch.
When playing D7, focus on clear and even strumming.
Dynamics:
Gradually build intensity toward the choruses while keeping the verses gentle.
Aim for a laid-back vibe that aligns with the song's bluesy feel.
Song Facts:
Theme: The song speaks about comfort and companionship, with a focus on intimacy.
Lyrics Meaning: It reflects the desire for simple moments together, away from social pressures.
Common mistakes include:
Rushing the changes between C7/Bb and F.
Losing timing during the complex outro transitions.
Take your time with transitions, and enjoy playing this heartfelt piece!
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