The Wedding Song chords
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[Introduction]
C G/B Am Am F C/E Dm G x2
[Chorus]
C G/B
We are gonna build a life together
Am Am
You and I for ever and ever
F C/E Dm
And we'll, we'll make babies on the beach
G
Under the stardust
C G/B
And I'll hear your voice come through the door
Am Am
A thousand times, maybe more
F C/E Dm
And I'll smile inside to know you're mine
G
Completely
[Verse]
C G
Do you know how lovely you are?
F G
In the starlight, in the starlight of my heart
C G
Do you know how lovely you are?
F G
In the moonlight, in the moonlight of my heart
[Chorus]
C G/B
We're gonna build a home together
Am Am
You and I for ever and ever
F C/E Dm
And we'll, we'll make babies on a beach
G
Under the stardust
C G/B
And I'll hear your voice come through the door
Am Am
A thousand times, maybe more
F C/E Dm
And I'll smile inside to know you're mine
G
Completely
[Instrumental]
C G/B Am Am F C/E Dm G x2
[Bridge]
Am
And I'll wind up every day
F C/E
Thinking about the way you make me feel
G
When your lips touch my lips
Am
And I'd crawl inside a cave
F
Or live somewhere strange
C/E
As long as I'm with you
G
I have got what I need
[Chorus]
C G/B
We are gonna build a life together
Am Am
You and I for ever and ever
F C/E Dm
And we'll, we'll make babies on the beach
G
Under the stardust
C G/B
And I'll hear your voice come through the door
Am Am
A thousand times, maybe more
F C/E Dm
And I'll smile inside to know you're mine
G C
Completely mine
How to play "The Wedding Song" by Angus & Julia Stone on guitar
[Introduction]
- Chords: C, G/B, Am, Am, F, C/E, Dm, G
- Strumming: Use soft downstrokes to match the tender mood of the intro.
- Play the sequence twice: C, G/B, Am, Am, F, C/E, Dm, G
[Chorus]
- Chords: C, G/B, Am, Am, F, C/E, Dm, G
- Strumming: Use a steady down-up strumming pattern. Emphasize downstrokes on the C chord.
- Transitions: Practice smooth shifts from C to G/B, and Am to F for a seamless chorus.
- Focus: On the line "And I'll smile inside to know you're mine," let the G chord ring out before transitioning back to C.
[Verse]
- Chords: C, G, F, G
- Strumming: Maintain a steady rhythm with the C, G, and F chords. Use light downstrokes.
- Nuance: Emphasize the bass note of each chord to create a fuller sound.
[Chorus]
- Repeat the same chords and strumming pattern as the first chorus.
- Focus on consistent energy and smooth transitions.
[Instrumental]
- Chords: C, G/B, Am, Am, F, C/E, Dm, G
- Playing Style: Maintain the rhythm and feel established in the intro and chorus.
- Nuance: Keep the mood soft and reflective.
[Bridge]
- Chords: Am, F, C/E, G
- Strumming: Use a more dynamic strumming pattern to build intensity.
- Nuance: Highlight the emotional content of the lyrics with slight variations in strumming.
[Chorus]
- Chords: C, G/B, Am, Am, F, C/E, Dm, G
- Strumming: Repeat the earlier strumming pattern for consistency.
- Transitions: Focus on clear and smooth shifts between chords.
[Outro]
- Chords: C, G/B, Am, Am, F, C/E, Dm, G, C
- Strumming: Gradually soften the strumming to end the song smoothly.
- Nuance: Let the final C chord ring out to create a resolved ending.
[Common mistakes]
- Ensure smooth transitions between chords to maintain the song's flow.
- Pay attention to the G/B and C/E chords, as they might be challenging for beginners.
- Avoid rushing the strumming pattern; keep it steady and consistent.
Song facts:
"The Wedding Song" by Angus & Julia Stone is a tender and romantic track that
captures the essence of building a life together. The lyrics express the joy
and commitment of sharing a future with a loved one, with imagery of making
a home and creating memories.
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.