[Intro]
C
[Verse 1]
Am7 F
Hot rubber on the asphalt, fire through the pines
C F
Half a cup of coffee and a pack of smokes to the Oklahoma line
C Am7 F
Thinking 'bout Grandpa, thinking 'bout home
C Em F
What the hell I'm gonna say? Why your baby ran away without even a phone call?
[Chorus]
C Am7
I was caught in the moment, livin' a half life
F
I'm only waitin' to come down
C Am
Half a believer, heart of a doubter
F
I only hope I make you proud
G Dm7 F
Between here and there and everything I got
C
Livin' the half Life
[Verse 2]
Am7 F
Dogs runnin' down the driveway, wind whistle in my ear
C F
Hoppin' out the truck to the smell of bacon grease and better years
C Am F
Mom, I'm still a cowboy, just lost my reigns
C F
While you and Dad were gettin' older, I wish I had gotten sober before he passed away
[Chorus]
C Am7
I was caught in the moment, livin' a half life
F
I'm only waitin' to come down
C Am
Half a believer, heart of a doubter
F
I only hope I make you proud
G Dm7 F
Between here and there and everything I got
C F
Livin' the half Life
[Bridge]
Am E G D
Runnin' out of options, fallin', heaven help me, hell won't stop me
F Fm
Runnin' out of prayers and IOUs
[Chorus]
C Am
I was caught in the moment, livin' a half life
C F
I'm only waitin' to come down
C Am
Half a believer, heart of a doubter
F
I only hope I make you proud
G Dm
Between here and there and everything I got
F C F
And all that I lost livin' the half Life
[Outro]
C F
Livin' the half life
C F
Livin' the half life
C Am G F
Livin' the half life
How to play "Half Life" by Flores Wyatt on guitar
Playing Style: The song uses a mix of open and barre chords, suitable for beginner to
intermediate players. It's important to focus on clean chord transitions and maintaining a
steady rhythm throughout.
Intro
- Chord: C
- Play a simple downstroke strumming pattern to set a calm, reflective tone.
Verse 1
- Chords Progression: C, Am7, F, C, F, C, Am7, F, C, Em, F
- Strumming Pattern: Use a gentle mix of down and up strums.
- Focus on the emotional delivery, especially as the lyrics talk about personal memories and
reflections.
Chorus
- Chords Progression: C, Am7, F, C, Am, F, G, Dm7, F, C
- Strumming Pattern: Emphasize the downstrokes to bring out the chorus's reflective nature.
- Transitions: Practice the shift from G to Dm7 and back to F, ensuring smooth movement.
Verse 2
- Follows similar pattern and chords as Verse 1.
- Maintain the narrative and emotional connection with the lyrics.
Bridge
- Chords Progression: Am, E, G, D, F, Fm
- Strumming Pattern: Increase the intensity here to match the urgency in the lyrics about
running out of options.
- Play the transition from F to Fm carefully; it's a critical emotional pivot in the song.
Outro
- Chords Progression: C, F, C, F, C, Am, G, F
- Return to the reflective, calm strumming pattern from the intro.
General Tips:
- Tuning: Ensure your guitar is tuned to standard tuning (EADGBE).
- Practice: Work on chord transitions without strumming to build muscle memory.
- Expression: Pay attention to the dynamics of the song; some parts are softer, others more
intense.
Common mistakes:
- Rushing through transitions, especially in the chorus and bridge.
- Not adjusting strumming intensity to match the song's emotional changes.
Lyrics meaning:
The lyrics of "Half Life" narrate a personal and introspective journey, reflecting on family,
legacy, and personal failures. It captures a sense of longing and the bittersweet nature of
homecomings and personal growth.
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