[Intro]
C Em/Ab E/Ab F
[Verse]
C C/E
September sun falling out of the sky
F C
Gettin' out the way for a Friday night
C/E
Check the rear view one last time
F
Make sure the bill on your cap's bent right
C C/E
Put 20 bucks of 87 in your truck
F Am7
And hide your Copenhagen can 'fore you pick her uo
G
Her small-town smile makes you fall in love
F
Like it always does
[Chorus]
C E/Ab F
'Cause 'round here it's all country on the speakers
G C
Red-and-white "Go Eagles" on the T-shirts
C/E F
"Yes, sir", "Yes, ma'am" to the teachers
G C
Field goal flies right through the cedars
C/E
'Round here ain't nothing changed
F G
Except the jersey numbers and names
Am7 Am/E C/E F
There's still them girls wearing scuffed-up sneakers
G C Em/Ab E/Ab F F
Falling for them boots in the bleachers
[Verse]
C C/E F
Later on in a field on the edge of town
G C
There's gonna be a fire to circle 'round
E/Ab F
Probably a six-string boy on a tailgate
G Am7
A pair of blue eyes begging for some George Strait
C/E F
He throws his jacket over her shoulder
And she slides closer with him
[Chorus]
C E/Ab F
'Round here it's all country on the speakers
G C
Red-and-white "Go Eagles" on the T-shirts
C/E F
"Yes, sir", "Yes, ma'am" to the teachers
G C
Field goal flies right through the cedars
C/E
'Round here ain't nothing changed
F G
Except the jersey numbers and names
Am7 C/E F
There's still them girls wearing scuffed-up sneakers
G C C/E F
Falling for them boots in the bleacheeeeers
G C C/E F G
Yeah them boots in the bleachers
[Break]
C C/E F
We grow up 'cause that's what time does
G
But Friday nights will always remind us
C Em/Ab C/E
The games we played, home crowd behind us
F G C
And there's a thousand other towns just like us
[Chorus]
C C/E F
'Round here it's all country on the speakers
G C
Red-and-white "Go Eagles" on the T-shirts
C/E F
"Yes, sir", "Yes, ma'am" to the teachers
G C
Field goal flies through the cedars
C/E
'Round here ain't nothing changed
F G
Except the jersey numbers and names
Am7 C/E F
There's still them girls wearing scuffed-up sneakers
G C Em E/Ab F
Falling for them boots in the bleachers
[Outro]
C Em/Ab F C
Falling for them boots in the bleachers
How to play "Boots In The Bleachers" by Smith Conner on guitar
- **Chords Used:**
C, C/E, Em/Ab, E/Ab, F, Am7, G
- **Chord Shapes:**
C: x32010
C/E: 032010
Em/Ab: 422000
E/Ab: 4x2100
F: 133211
Am7: x02010
G: 320003
- **Intro:**
- Strum C, Em/Ab, E/Ab, F with a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern.
- Repeat the pattern to set the tone.
- **Verse Strumming Pattern:**
- Maintain the same down-down-up-up-down-up pattern.
- C (2 bars), C/E (1 bar), F (1 bar), C (2 bars), C/E (1 bar), F (1 bar).
- Keep a steady, relaxed rhythm to match the lyrics.
- **Verse Transitions:**
- Focus on smooth transitions between C and C/E.
- Ensure the rhythm remains consistent and flowing.
- **Chorus Dynamics:**
- Increase the intensity slightly.
- Use a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern for C, E/Ab, F, G, Am7, and C/E.
- Emphasize the downbeats to highlight the emotional peak.
- **Chorus Chord Progression:**
- C (2 bars), E/Ab (1 bar), F (1 bar), G (1 bar), C (1 bar), C/E (1 bar), F (1 bar), G (1 bar).
- Am7 (1 bar), C/E (1 bar), F (1 bar), G (1 bar).
- **Break Section:**
- Strum C, C/E, F, G with softer dynamics.
- Reflect the introspective nature of the song.
- **Verse 2 and Chorus:**
- Follow the same patterns as Verse 1 and Chorus 1.
- Maintain the energetic feel of the song.
- **Outro:**
- Gradually soften the strumming.
- End with C, Em/Ab, F, C to create a reflective finish.
- **Common Mistakes:**
- Rushing the transitions between chords.
- Inconsistent strumming patterns.
- Not placing enough emphasis on the downbeats in the chorus.
**Song Facts:**
"Boots In The Bleachers" by Smith Conner is a nostalgic song about
small-town life and the timeless memories of Friday night football
games. The lyrics capture the essence of youth, love, and community
spirit. Smith Conner's emotive delivery and relatable themes resonate
deeply with listeners, reminding them of their own hometown experiences
and the simple joys of growing up.
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