Down To The Sea chords - Angus & Julia Stone Chords

Down To The Sea chords

            [Intro]
|Am     |Am     |Am     |Am     |
 
[Verse 1] 0:11
Am
   And the time is made of Golden Seeds
Am
Just because I understand doesn't mean that I believe
   Am
It gets lonelier than this
Am
Standing in the corner of the decent things we missed
 
[Chorus] 0:33
Am
Oh and the fire wasn't my idea
Am
You were the one who changed the lock
Am
Oh and the fire wasn't my idea
     Am
They tell you you're forgiven, but you're not
F                             Am     Am
Oh, I'll take you down to the sea
 

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[Instrumental] 1:05
|Am     |Am     |
 
[Verse 2] 1:11
Am
   You can tеll me your philosophy
Am
Just because I undеrstand doesn't mean that I believe
   Am
It gets lonelier than this
Am
Standing in your mercy
 
[Chorus] 1:33
Am
Oh and the fire wasn't my idea
Am
You were the one who changed the lock
Am
Oh and the fire wasn't my idea
     Am
They tell you you're forgiven, but you're not
F                             Am     Am
Oh, I'll take you down to the sea
F                             Am     Am
Oh, I'll take you down to the sea
 
[Instrumental] 2:16
|Am     |Am     |Am     |Am     |
|Am     |Am     |Am     |Am     |
|Am     |Am     |Am     |Am     |
 
[Outro] 2:43
FM7                           Am
Oh, I'll take you down to the sea  (Oooh  oooh  sea)
F                             Am
Oh, I'll take you down to the sea  (Oooh  oooh  sea)
F                             Am     Am      Am     Am7*
Oh, I'll take you down to the sea




How to play "Down To The Sea" by Angus & Julia Stone on guitar

[Intro]
- Chords: Am
- Strumming: Use soft downstrokes to match the somber mood of the intro.

[Verse 1]
- Chords: Am
- Playing Style: Maintain a steady rhythm with the Am chord. Keep transitions smooth and fluid.
- Nuance: Emphasize the bass note of the Am chord to create a fuller sound.

[Chorus]
- Chords: Am, F
- Strumming: Use a steady down-up strumming pattern. Emphasize downstrokes on the Am chord.
- Transitions: Practice smooth shifts from Am to F to maintain the flow of the chorus.
- Focus: On the line "Oh, I'll take you down to the sea," let the F chord ring out before transitioning back to Am.

[Instrumental]
- Chords: Am
- Playing Style: Maintain the rhythm established in the previous sections.
- Nuance: Add slight embellishments like hammer-ons or pull-offs for variation.

[Verse 2]
- Chords: Am
- Playing Style: Similar to the first verse, maintain the established 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: Am
- Playing Style: Maintain the rhythm and feel. This section allows for slight variations in strumming.
- Nuance: Keep the mood somber and reflective.

[Outro]
- Chords: FM7, Am
- Strumming: Gradually soften the strumming to end the song smoothly.
- Nuance: Focus on ending with a clear and resolved sound. Let the FM7 chord ring out before transitioning back to Am.

[Common mistakes]
- Ensure smooth transitions between chords to maintain the song's flow.
- Pay attention to the FM7 chord, as it might be challenging for beginners.
- Avoid rushing the strumming pattern; keep it steady and consistent.

Song facts:
"Down To The Sea" by Angus & Julia Stone is a melancholic and introspective song 
that explores themes of regret and reconciliation. The lyrics convey a sense of 
longing and reflection, with the sea symbolizing a place of solace and forgiveness.

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.