CAPO: 3rd FRET
[Intro]
(Mandolin)
Em7 D/F# G G/B C
E -------------------
B -------------------
G -------------------
D -------------------
A -------------2---3-
E -0---2---3---------
Em7 D/F# G G/B C
E -------------------
B -------------------
G -------------------
D -------------------
A -------------2---3-
E -0---2---3---------
[Verse]
Em7 D/F# G
O---ver me
C
If I were you, that's where I'd be
Em7 D/F# G
Just the same old song
D
Playing on and on
Em7 D/F# G
O---ver you
C
That's the one thing that my heart can't do
Em7 D/F# G D
That's right where we left it at
[Chorus]
Em7
I could fall into an empty kiss
C
Find someone to sleepwalk with
G D B7
But I don't know if I can be redeemed
Em7
And I'm better off in this miss-you hell
C
At least that's what I tell myself
G D
All I know is I don't know where I'd be
Em7 D/F# G G/B C
If you were o---veeeeeer me
Em7 D/F# G G/B C
E -------------------
B -------------------
G -------------------
D -------------------
A -------------2---3-
E -0---2---3---------
[Verse]
Em7 D/F# G
Here I am
C Am7
As far away as I've ever been
Em7 D/F# G D
And clo--ser than I ever was
Em7 D/F# G
To getting o--ver me
C
'Cause you know damn well that's what I need
Em D G
But getting o--ver you
D
Would be the death of me
[Chorus]
Em7
And I could fall into an empty kiss
C
Find someone to sleepwalk with
G D B7
But I don't know if I can be redeemed
Em7
And I'm better off in this miss-you hell
C
At least that's what I tell myself
G D
But all I know is I don't know where I'd be
Em7 D/F# G G/B C D Em D
If you were o---veeeeeeeeer me
Em7 D G G/B C D Em7 D Em7 D/F# G C D G
If you were oooooo-veeeeeeeer me
[Chorus]
Em
I could fall into an empty kiss
C
Find someone to sleepwalk with
G D
I don't know if I can be redeemed
Em
And I'm better off in this miss-you hell
C
Least that's what I tell myself
G D
All I know is I don't know where I'd be
Em7 D/F# G G/B C
If you were o---veeeeeer me
[Outro]
Em7 D/F# C
If you were o---ver me
Em D/F# C
O--ver me
Em7 D/F# C
O---ver me
Em D/F# C
O--ver me
Em7 D/F# C
Em D/F# C
Em D/F# C
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"Over Me" by Aaron Lewis is a song that exudes emotional depth, both lyrically and
musically, with a capo placed on the 3rd fret to bring the guitar into the right
key. The song utilizes chords such as Em7, D/F#, G, G/B, C, Am7, and B7, creating a
rich acoustic landscape that perfectly complements the song's themes of love, loss,
and longing. The intro and interludes mimic a mandolin's melody, offering a
distinctive texture that sets the tone for the song.
The Intro begins with a delicate picking pattern that sets a melancholic mood:
Em7 D/F# G G/B C
E -------------------
B -------------------
G -------------------
D -------------------
A -------------2---3-
E -0---2---3---------
This pattern, which is repeated, serves as a poignant introduction to the song's
emotional journey.
Moving into the Verse, the chord progression underscores the lyrical content,
creating a reflective atmosphere:
Em7 D/F# G
O---ver me
C
If I were you, that's where I'd be
The verses explore themes of heartbreak and reflection, with the chords providing
a backdrop that enhances the narrative's emotional weight.
The Chorus introduces a shift in dynamics, with a progression that amplifies the
song's themes of longing and redemption:
Em7
I could fall into an empty kiss
C
Find someone to sleepwalk with
Here, the interplay between Em7, C, G, D, and B7 enriches the song's emotional
palette, highlighting the complexity of the narrator's feelings.
Throughout "Over Me," the guitar work is not just accompaniment but a critical
element of the song's storytelling. The chords and picking patterns weave together
to create a musical narrative that mirrors the lyrical themes, making the guitar
an integral voice in the song.
As you play "Over Me," focus on the emotional delivery of each chord and the
picking pattern in the intro and interludes. Let the guitar express the nuances
of longing, loss, and the hope for redemption that the song conveys. Remember,
the beauty of this piece lies in its ability to connect deeply with the listener
through both words and music, making it a profound experience to both play and
hear.
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