Cape Forestier chords
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[Intro]
|N.C. D
e|------|---------------------|
B|------|/5p3-5p3-5p3-5p3h5\--|
G|------|---------------------|
D|------|---------------------|
A|------|---------------------|
E|------|---------------------|
(Drums) (Drums & Lead Guitar)
|G |Bm Bbm|Am |Am7 |
(Lead guitar)
|G |Bm Bbm|Am |Am7 |
Oh
[Verse 1] 0:27
G Bm Bbm
Start for the sea
Am Am7
I won't see you leave
G Bm Bbm
Yeah, with Southport from sight
Am
Mmm Go to the rising light
G Bm Bbm Am Am7
Oh, Moving for tomorrow's shore (shore) ah-hhhh
G Bm Bbm Am
Mmm, Ahead of what we're looking for (looking for)
Am
(Tell me, tell me)
[Chorus] 1:11
G Bm
Hey, Cape Forestier
C C
Where do we go from here, my dear? (Tell me now)
G Bm
Hey, Cape Forestier
C C Am7
Where do we go from here?
[Verse 2] 1:31
G Bm Bbm Am
Ohh Son of the sea
Am Am7
Where will we be?
G Bm
Son of a gun
Bm Bbm Am Am7
He said mmm "Go to the rising sun"
G Bm Bbm Am Am7 C/D
Sleeping underneath the stars (The stars.. Ahhhh Mm-mmmm)
G Bm Bbm7 Am7
Happy to be right where we are
Am7 C/D
(Tell me, tell me)
[Chorus] 2:17
G Bm
Hey, Cape Forestier
C
Where do we go from here, my dear? (Tell me)
G Bm
Hey, Cape Forestier
C
Where do we go from here?
C Am7
(Tell me now, tell me)
[Chorus] 2:39
G Bm
Cape Forestier
C
Where do we go from here, my dear?
C G Bm
Cape Forestier ( Cape Forestier}
C C*
Where do we go from, where do we go from here?
(C/E)
(Tell me now)
[Instrumental] 3:01
|G |Bm Bbm |Am |Am7 |
Tell me now
|G |Bm Bbm Am Am7 D7
Tell me where do
[Outro] 3:22
G Bm
Cape Forestier
Bm Bbm Am Am7
Where do we go? Tell me now
|G |Bm Bbm |Am |Am7 | G*
Tell me now
How to play "Cape Forestier" by Angus & Julia Stone on guitar
[Intro]
- No chords initially, focus on the lead guitar part and the percussive rhythm.
- When the chords come in:
- Chords: G, Bm, Bbm, Am, Am7
- Strumming: Use light downstrokes to match the soft, introspective feel.
[Verse 1]
- Chords: G, Bm, Bbm, Am, Am7
- Playing Style: Alternate between G, Bm, Bbm, Am, and Am7. Keep transitions smooth and fluid.
- Nuance: Emphasize the bass note of each chord, especially on the G chord to ground the melody.
[Chorus]
- Chords: G, Bm, C, Am7
- Strumming: Use a steady down-up strumming pattern. Emphasize downstrokes on the G chord.
- Transitions: Practice smooth shifts from G to Bm and then to C and Am7 for a seamless chorus.
[Verse 2]
- Chords: G, Bm, Bbm, Am, Am7, C/D
- Playing Style: Similar to the first verse, maintain the rhythm and feel.
- Nuance: Add slight palm muting for dynamic variation, especially during quieter parts.
[Chorus]
- Repeat the same chords and strumming pattern as the first chorus.
- Focus on consistent energy and smooth transitions.
[Instrumental]
- Chords: G, Bm, Bbm, Am, Am7, D7
- Playing Style: Maintain the rhythm established in the previous sections.
- Nuance: Add slight embellishments like hammer-ons or pull-offs for variation.
[Outro]
- Chords: G, Bm, Bbm, Am, Am7
- Strumming: Gradually soften the strumming to end the song smoothly.
- Nuance: Focus on ending with a clear and resolved sound.
[Common mistakes]
- Ensure smooth transitions between chords to maintain the song's flow.
- Pay attention to the Bbm chord, as it might be challenging for beginners.
- Avoid rushing the strumming pattern; keep it steady and consistent.
Song facts:
"Cape Forestier" by Angus & Julia Stone is a dreamy, reflective song that
explores themes of longing and introspection. The lyrics evoke a sense of
journey and searching for direction, with the title referencing a specific
location that symbolizes a place of contemplation and peace.
Artist bio:
Angus & Julia Stone are an Australian brother-sister duo known for their
melancholic and folk-inspired music. Their harmonies and evocative lyrics
have garnered them a dedicated following, and they are celebrated for their
ability to capture deep emotions in their songs.