[Intro]
Em A Em A C Am D
C Am D
[Verse 1]
G D Am
If I never had to hear your voice
C
Or let you down
G D Am
Well it'd be an easy choice
C
To not come back around
G
Again
D C
My old friend
G
Again
D C
My old friend
[Verse 2]
G D
It's no surprise
Am
That I got out
C
And put right back again
G D
Blinded by the light
Am C
I had to find my way again
G
Again
D C
My old friend
G
Again
D C
My old friend
[Chorus]
D
And it turns out
G C
I've had more than I can take
D
Guess I need a place
G C
To let my own heartbreak
Am
So break me down
D
And take me in
Am
I'm here to die
C
And be born again
[Interlude]
Em A Em A D7
[Verse 3]
G D Am
Heaven is a lone ghost town
C
A refuge from the pain
G D
And when the sun goes down
Am C
We'll all aboard the righteous train
G
Again
D C
My old friend
G
Again
D C
My old friend
[Chorus]
D
And it turns out
G C
I've had more than I can take
D
Guess I need a place
G C
To let my own heartbreak
Am
So break me down
D
And take me in
Am
I'm here to die
C
And be born again
[Guitar Solo]
Em A Em A Em A
Em A7 C A D C A D
B Em A Em A Em A
Em D
[Verse 4]
G D Am
If I never had to hear your voice
C
Or let you down
G D Am
It'd be an easy choice
C
To not come back around
G
Again
D C
My old friend
G
Yeah again
D C
My old friend
[Outro]
Em A Em A Em A
Em A Em A Em A
Em A Em A Em A
Em A Em A Em A
Em A Em A Em
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How to play "Born Again" by McCall Taylor on guitar involves delving into
the emotional and narrative depths of the song, primarily through its chord
progressions and lyrical themes. The song's structure encompasses an intro,
verses, a chorus, an interlude, a guitar solo, and an outro. It's crafted to
be accessible for beginners, employing a set of chords that resonate with
themes of reflection, redemption, and renewal.
Intro and Outro
Begin and end the song with a sequence that sets a reflective tone,
starting with an Em chord, then moving to A, cycling through C, Am, and D.
This progression not only establishes the emotional setting but also
concludes the piece on a note of contemplation and closure.
Verses
The verses are the narrative backbone of the song, where you use
a G to D, then Am to C progression to underscore the story's introspective
and contemplative nature. Here, you're looking to match the strumming
to the emotional weight of the lyrics, keeping it steady and resonant
to allow the story to unfold with depth.
Chorus
The chorus lifts the narrative towards a hopeful horizon, shifting the
mood with D, G, and C chords. This part of the song is where the themes
of breaking down to be reborn are most prominent, and your strumming can
reflect this shift with a more dynamic and pronounced approach.
Interlude and Guitar Solo
A moment for musical reflection, the interlude and guitar solo sections
offer a pause in the narrative, allowing the emotional journey to sink in.
Maintain the chord foundation laid out in these sections, and if you're
playing the solo, treat the melody as an expressive layer that voices
the song's unspoken sentiments.
Technique Tips
As you play "Born Again," let the dynamics of your playing mirror the
emotional landscape of the song. In its more reflective passages,
aim for a softer, more introspective strumming style. When the song
moves towards hope or declaration, bring a stronger, more vibrant
energy to your strumming. This dynamic approach helps to bring out
the song's exploration of themes like adversity and the possibility of
renewal, encapsulating its essence through your guitar playing.
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