Strangers chords
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CAPO: 1st FRET
[Intro]
D
[Verse]
N.C.
Okay, we're breaking up
D
It is what is
G
You know what they say
That old cliche
Let's just be friends
Bm
Let's play it out in our minds
A G
I'll see you out on the town one Friday night
D/F#
Get to talking, crossing lines
Em D/F# G
Let's say it now 'fore we say goodbye
[Chorus]
D
We can't be friends
Em
We can't be lovers
F#m G
We can't be weekend drinking leaning on each other
Bm
We can't be falling off the wagon
Talking 'bout what happened
D E/G# G
Where does that leave you and me
Em
There's too much love
D/F#
There's too much anger
G
We can't be friends
D C G
And we can't be stra-a-a-a-a-an-gers
D C G
We can't be stra-a-a-a-a-an-gers
[Verse]
D
Damned if we don't
Dammed if we do
It's a catch 22
G
I can't see tonight
Much less tomorrow
With or without you
Gm
So what do we do
[Chorus]
D
We can't be friends
Em
We can't be lovers
F#m G
We can't be weekend drinking leaning on each other
Bm
We can't be falling off the wagon
Talking 'bout what happened
D E E/G# G
Where does that leave you and me
Em
There's too much love
D/F#
There's too much anger
G
We can't be friends
Gm D C G
And we can't be stra-a-a-a-a-an-gers
D C G
We can't be stra-a-a-a-a-an-gers
[Instrumental/Solo]
G D C G
G D C G
No strangers
[Post-Chorus]
Bm
Oh, let's play it out in our minds
A G
I'll see you out on the town one Friday night
D/F#
Get to talking, crossing lines
Em Gm
Let's say it now 'fore we say goodbye
[Chorus]
D
We can't be friends
Em
We can't be lovers
F#m G
We can't be weekend drinking leaning on each other
Bm
We can't be falling off the wagon
F#
Talking 'bout what happened
D E G
Where does that leave you and me
D/F# Em
There's too much love
D
There's too much anger
G
We can't be friends
Gm D C G
And we can't be stra-a-a-a-a-an-gers
D C G
We can't be stra-a-a-a-a-an-gers
D C G
We can't be stra--stran-gers
[Outro]
D C G
We can't be stra-a-a-a-a-an-gers
How to play "Strangers" by Marlowe Kameron on guitar
Capo: 1st fret
[Intro]
- Chord: D
Strum the D chord with a steady rhythm.
Use downstrokes to set the tone for the song.
[Verse]
- Chord Progression: D - G - Bm - A - G - D/F# - Em - D/F# - G
Strum Pattern: Use a combination of down and up strums.
Emphasize the downbeat for a steady rhythm.
Transition smoothly between chords.
Focus on the shift from Bm to A and back to G.
[Chorus]
- Chord Progression: D - Em - F#m - G - Bm - D - E/G# - G - Em - D/F# - G - Gm - D - C - G
Strum Pattern: Keep the pattern similar to the verse.
Add a bit more energy to match the chorus's feel.
Pay attention to the changes from F#m to G and E/G#.
[Verse]
- Chord Progression: D - G - Gm
Follow the same pattern as the previous verse.
Maintain a steady rhythm.
Focus on the dynamics, keeping it slightly softer than the chorus.
[Chorus]
- Repeat the same progression and pattern as the previous chorus.
Maintain the energy and consistency.
[Instrumental/Solo]
- Chord Progression: G - D - C - G
Play with more intensity.
Use downstrokes for a driving rhythm.
Ensure clean transitions between chords.
[Post-Chorus]
- Chord Progression: Bm - A - G - D/F# - Em - Gm
Strum with a steady rhythm.
Create a slight pause between lines for emphasis.
[Chorus]
- Repeat the same progression and pattern as the previous chorus.
Maintain the energy and consistency.
[Outro]
- Chord Progression: D - C - G
Gradually reduce the intensity.
End with a clean D chord to finish the song.
[Common Mistakes]
- Missing smooth transitions between chords, especially from F#m to G.
- Losing the rhythm during the solo and bridge sections.
- Not emphasizing the dynamic differences between verse and chorus.
[Song Facts]
"Strangers" by Marlowe Kameron is a song about the difficulties of ending
a relationship and the realization that it's impossible to go back to being
strangers. The lyrics explore the emotional complexities of navigating
the aftermath of a breakup. Marlowe Kameron is known for his authentic
storytelling and emotional depth in his music. "Strangers" showcases his
ability to blend heartfelt lyrics with engaging melodies, creating a
relatable and moving song.