Tennessee Don't Mind chords
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[Intro]
Em Bm A Em Bm A
[Verse 1]
Em Bm
Tennessee, she don't mind, if I lead her on
A
She holds me even though she knows in the morning I'll be gone
Em Bm
Tennessee, she don't know, just how good she is
A Bm C
There's a mystery in the way she moves and pulls me back again
[Chorus]
Em
And if I wanna stay awhile
D
If I get a little bit high
D
On the night and the whiskey
Bm C
Underneath the barroom lights
Em
She can always lead me home
D
Like a star in the Southern sky
D
And if I'm lost she will take me
Bm C
Into her arms tonight
Em Bm
Tennessee don't mind
A
Oh-yeah
[Verse 2]
Em Bm
She keeps a cross on a chain around her neck
A
Like a badge as she takes the last drag from her cigarette
Em Bm
And she knows that I ain't ever gonna settle down
A Bm C
But in the midnight hour, she tells herself, don't worry about it now
[Chorus]
Em
So if I wanna stay awhile
D
If I get a little bit high
D
On the night and the whiskey
Bm C
Underneath the barroom lights
Em
She can always lead me home
D
Like a star in the Southern sky
D
And if I'm lost she will take me
Bm C
Into her arms tonight
Em Bm
Tennessee don't mind
A
Oh-yeah
[Post-Chorus]
Em Bm
Tennessee don't mind
A
Oh
[Bridge]
C
So if you see her
G D Bm
Tell her that I'm on my way
C
Just one more city
G D
One more song I gotta play
C
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
[Chorus]
Em
And if I'm gonna stay awhile
D
If I get a little bit high
D
On the night and the whiskey
Bm C
Underneath the barroom lights
Em
She can always lead me home
D
Like a star in the Southern sky
D
And if I'm lost she will take me
Bm C
Into her arms tonight
Em Bm
Yeah, Tennessee don't mind
A
Oh-yeah
[Outro]
A
(Tennessee don't mind)
Em Bm
Tennessee don't mind
A
Oh-yeah
A
(Tennessee don't mind)
Em Bm
Tennessee don't mind
A
Oh-oh
A
(Tennessee don't mind)
A
Oh-no
Em
(Tennessee don't mind)
Bm A
Oh-oh-oh-oh
How to play "Tennessee Don't Mind" by Marlowe Kameron on guitar
Capo: None
[Intro]
- Chords: Em - Bm - A - Em - Bm - A
Strum each chord with a steady rhythm.
Use downstrokes to set the tone for the song.
[Verse 1]
- Chord Progression: Em - Bm - A - Em - Bm - A - Bm - C
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 C and back to Em.
[Chorus]
- Chord Progression: Em - D - D - Bm - C - Em - D - D - Bm - C - Em - Bm - A
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 D to Bm and C.
[Verse 2]
- Chord Progression: Em - Bm - A - Em - Bm - A - Bm - C
Follow the same pattern as Verse 1.
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.
[Post-Chorus]
- Chords: Em - Bm - A
Play similar to the intro.
Maintain a steady rhythm with clear transitions.
[Bridge]
- Chord Progression: C - G - D - Bm - C - G - D - C
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: Em - Bm - A - Em - Bm - A - Em - Bm - A - A - Em - Bm - A
Gradually reduce the intensity.
End with a clean Em chord to finish the song.
[Common Mistakes]
- Missing smooth transitions between chords, especially from Bm to C.
- Losing the rhythm during the bridge and outro sections.
- Not emphasizing the dynamic differences between verse and chorus.
[Song Facts]
"Tennessee Don't Mind" by Marlowe Kameron is a song that captures the
essence of a comforting place and a person who provides solace. The
lyrics reflect the relationship between the singer and Tennessee, a
symbolic representation of a place or person that offers refuge. Marlowe
Kameron is known for his authentic storytelling and emotional depth in
his music. "Tennessee Don't Mind" showcases his ability to blend heartfelt
lyrics with engaging melodies, creating a relatable and moving song.