Black Hearted Ways chords - Tim Easton Chords

Black Hearted Ways chords

            [Intro]
N.C.
(one two one two three four)
G  D  G  D
 
 
[Verse 1]
 G                D               C
You took the news like a good zombie should
         G             D         C          Am
Then the old man blues   fell on you with a shiver
       G       D         C
It was far too late to react any other way
    G                     D      C            Am   D
You knew you were getting let go   just not today
 
 
[Chorus]
C                      G
  They found you outdoors
D                  C
Runnin’ with the unfortunates
            Am      D
Now they’re sending you
G            D                C  Am D

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Back to your black hearted ways
 
 
[Verse 2]
G            D            C
I understand   you had to seize it
    G                 D           C        Am    D
The young one chooses to bleed it   like a river
    G              D           C                 Am
The sun was up and gone by the time you killed desire
       G                 D               C     Am D
It was time to trade the land for steady water
 
 
[Chorus]
C                      G
  They found you outdoors
D                  C
Runnin’ with the unfortunates
            Am      D
Now they’re sending you
G            D                C  Am D
Back to your black hearted ways
 
 
[Solo]
G  D  C  Am
G  D  C
 
 
[Bridge]
Am                       C                  G  D
  I can’t remember whose fault It really was
C                        Am     D      G
  You found comfort when I said it was mine
Em              C
  I suppose you made that bed
Am     G        C     D
On the day that you decided
 
 
[Chorus]
C                      G
  They found you outdoors
D                  C
Runnin’ with the unfortunates
            Am      D
Now they’re sending you
G            D                C
Back to your black hearted ways
 
 
[Outro]
Am     D         G
  They found you outdoors
D                  C
Runnin’ with the unfortunates
            Am      D
Now they’re sending you
G            D                C
Back to your black hearted ways
Am        D       G                D                C
  They're sending you back to your black hearted ways
Am   D        C            Am        D     G  D
  Sending you back to your black hearted ways
G  D  G  D
G
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How to play Tim Easton's "Black Hearted Ways" on the guitar

[Opening] - Notes: G, D

- Strumming: To create an atmosphere, use slow, steady downstrokes.
- Emphasis: Fluid transitions that allow every chord to shine through.

[First Verse]
Chords: Am, G, D, and C
- Strumming: Use downstrokes in a loose, even beat.
- Dynamics: Gently rounded to match the narrative lyrics.
- Transitions: Keep a constant tempo while paying attention to the rhythm
and distinct chord changes.

[Chorus]
Chords: Am, D, G, and C
- Strumming: Mix up and downstrokes while gradually increasing intensity.
- Highlight: Pay close attention to the main point on going back to
"black hearted ways".
- Feel: Encapsulate the song's introspective and melancholic tone.

[Verse 2]
G, D, C, Am, D are the chords.
- Strumming: Keeping a light rhythm, just like in Verse 1.
Dynamics: Reflective, in line with the story of taking advantage of chances
and facing repercussions.
- Transitions: Make sure there are seamless chord changes, particularly when going to D.

[Chorus]
Chords: Am, D, G, and C
- Strumming: Moderately intense, in line with the opening chorus.
- Highlight the passages that state that you were discovered outside and sent back.

[Alone]
G, D, C, Am, G, D, C are the chords.
- Strumming: Use the same rhythm as the chorus and lyrics.
- Focus: Highlight the solo while keeping the song's vibe consistent.

[Bridge]
Chords: Em, D, G, Am, C, and G
- Strumming: Lighter strums with a softer, more reflective feel.
- Dynamics: Toward the finish, progressively increase the intensity.
- Focus: Use the lyrics to illustrate the reflection and revelation.

[Chorus]
Chords: Am, D, G, and C
- Strumming: Go back to your previous, steady, descriptive rhythm.
- Emphasis: Draw attention to the phrases "black hearted ways" that are repeated.
- Feel: To emphasize the melancholy ending of the song, let the chords ring out.

[Finale]
Am, D, G, D, C, Am, D are the chords.
- Strumming: Light, flowing downward strokes.
- Focus: Allow the last chords to reverberate, capturing the melancholy
mood of the song.

[Overall Advice]
- Tuning: EADGBE standard tuning.
- Tone: To fit the contemplative, melancholy vibe of the song,
choose a warm, clear tone.
- Practice: Increase tempo gradually at first until you feel comfortable
with the chord changes.
- Frequent errors: Hurrying transitions and losing rhythm.

[Song Details]
Tim Easton's "Black Hearted Ways" delves into themes of self-reflection, regret,
and going back to one's old routines. The narrative in the lyrics is about someone
who tries to change but is ultimately forced to return to their old habits.
Tim Easton's music frequently tells true stories while fusing Americana and folk
elements to produce a realistic and emotional listening experience.