Orange And White chords
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CAPO: 2nd FRET
[Intro]
D Bm7 G D
[Verse]
D Bm7
She said my daddy would kill me if I brought you home
G
Tuggin' at this jersey that I got on
D G
She said she's here for the game and a girls' weekend
Stayin' with some high school friends
D Am7
She said she's AD PI, got a G on her cheek
A
I've never heard "Go dawgs" sound so damn sweet
No, the game didn't go like I wanted
G
But judgin' by her smile, I think tonight it's gonna
[Chorus]
D G
Now I got a Georgia girl singin' Rocky Top
Bm7
Linin' up another Tennessee whiskey shot
A G
Stealin' my heart and my Bill Dance hat
D
Now I'm tellin' her Athens ain't gettin' her back
D
She pulled me close and I spun her around
G
I laughed and said girl look at you now
Bm7 Bm G
You've been red and black for your whole life
D
Now you're fallin' for a boy in orange and white
[Instrumental]
D Bm7 G D
[Verse]
D Bm7
A girl like you windin' up with a boy like me
G
'Bout as crazy as the hail mary back in '16
She laughed, said I knew you'd bring that up
D
I said kiss me and I'll shut up and then
Bm7
She said our homecoming game's coming up in three weeks
A
If you wanna drive down, you could go with me
Just leave them colors at home
G
Naw, we can't let anybody know
[Chorus]
D G
That I got a Georgia girl singin' Rocky Top
Bm
Linin' up another Tennessee whiskey shot
A G
Stealin' my heart and my Bill Dance hat
D
Now I'm tellin' her Athens ain't gettin' her back
D
She pulled me close and I spun her around
G
I laughed and said girl look at you now
Bm7 Bm G
You've been red and black for your whole life
D
Now you're fallin' for a boy in orange and white
[Instrumental/Solo]
D G Bm7 A G
[Break]
Em7 Em D G
In the mornin', me and Knoxville are gonna miss ya
Em7 D G
'Cause what you're doin' to me now makes it damn sure hard to forget ya
[Chorus]
D G
Now I got a Georgia girl singin' Rocky Top
Bm7
Linin' up another Tennessee whiskey shot
Bm D G
Stealin' my heart and my Bill Dance hat
D
Now I'm tellin' her Athens ain't gettin' her back
D
She pulled me close and I spun her around
G
I laughed and said girl look at you now
Bm7 A G
You've been red and black for your whole life
Bm A G
But now your daddy ain't gonna like it but that's alright
D
Fallin' for a boy in orange and white
Bm7 Bm G G D
Never heard Rocky Top sound so damn good
How to play "Orange And White" by Smith Conner on guitar
- **Capo Placement:**
Place the capo on the 2nd fret to match the song's key.
- **Chords Used:**
D, Bm7, G, Am7, A, Em7, Bm
- **Chord Shapes with Capo:**
D: xx0232
Bm7: x24232
G: 320003
Am7: x02010
A: x02220
Em7: 022030
Bm: x24432
- **Intro:**
- Strum D, Bm7, G, D with a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern.
- Repeat the pattern to set the tone.
- **Verse Strumming Pattern:**
- Use a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern.
- D (2 bars), Bm7 (2 bars), G (2 bars), D (2 bars).
- Keep a steady, relaxed rhythm to match the lyrics.
- **Verse Transitions:**
- Focus on smooth transitions between D and Bm7.
- Ensure the rhythm remains consistent and flowing.
- **Chorus Dynamics:**
- Increase the intensity slightly.
- Use a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern for D, G, Bm7, and A.
- Emphasize the downbeats to highlight the emotional peak.
- **Chorus Chord Progression:**
- D (2 bars), G (2 bars), Bm7 (2 bars), A (2 bars), G (2 bars), D (2 bars).
- **Instrumental/Solo Section:**
- Strum D, Bm7, G, D with softer dynamics.
- Reflect the introspective nature of the song.
- **Break Section:**
- Strum Em7, G with a more relaxed strumming pattern.
- Use softer dynamics to reflect the introspective nature.
- **Outro:**
- Gradually soften the strumming.
- End with Bm7, Bm, G, D to create a reflective finish.
- **Common Mistakes:**
- Rushing the transitions between chords.
- Inconsistent strumming patterns.
- Not placing enough emphasis on the downbeats in the chorus.
**Song Facts:**
"Orange And White" by Smith Conner is a charming song about the
unexpected romance between a Tennessee boy and a Georgia girl. The
lyrics reflect the playful rivalry and the joy of finding love in
unlikely places. Smith Conner's emotive delivery and relatable themes
resonate deeply with listeners, capturing the essence of young love
and the beauty of serendipity.