Chasing Tornadoes chords
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Capo 1st fret
[Intro]
A Asus4 D A Asus4 D
[Verse 1]
A
There's something about the fast life
Asus4 A
We all want a shot of that adrenaline high
A
You're a hundred-mile-an-hour slow ride
Asus4 A
Cuttin' through the clouds of a Po-dunk sky
G
Anybody in their right mind would get the hell outta here
D
Yeah, go and get gone
A
But I'm starin' in the eye of it
G
Even though every damn siren's on
[Chorus]
D A
'Cause baby, I'm a sidewinder, storm rider
Em7 Bm7
I'm goin' down like a telephone wire
A
You're a Mustang runaway, two-lane drifter
Em7 Bm7
I must have a thing for twistеrs
A
Hot as Arizona, cold as Colorado
Em7 Bm7
Tryna catch that feeling like a lightnin' in a bottle
A
I'm gonna go wherе the wild wind blows
Em7 Bm7 A Em7 Bm7
Tearin' up the road, chasin' tornadoes
[Verse 2]
A
Baby, when the dust clears
A
I'll be hungover, just siftin' through the rubble
A
Like a hot mess red lipstick smear
A
Put my heels back on, run back to the trouble
A
Maybe it's time I should lock it inside
G Bm
Board up all the windows and doors
A
But I'll ignore all the warnings
A
'Least 'til the morning
G Bm
'Cause boy when you rain, you pour
[Chorus]
A
'Cause baby, I'm a sidewinder, storm rider
Em7 Bm7
I'm goin' down like a telephone wire
A
You're a Mustang runaway, two-lane drifter
Em7 Bm7
I must have a thing for twistеrs
A
Hot as Arizona, cold as Colorado
Em7 Bm7
Tryna catch that feeling like a lightnin' in a bottle
A
I'm gonna go wherе the wild wind blows
Em7 Bm7 A
Tearin' up the road, chasin' tornadoes
[Guitar Solo]
Em7 Bm7 A Em7 Bm7
[Bridge]
A
I feel the calm before the storm
D
Stirrin' up inside my soul
A
Waitin' on the clouds to come rollin' in
D
Here you come and there I go
[Chorus]
A
'Cause baby, I'm a sidewinder, storm rider
Em7 Bm7
I'm goin' down like a telephone wire
A
You're a Mustang runaway, two-lane drifter
Em7 Bm7
I must have a thing for twistеrs
A
Hot as Arizona, cold as Colorado
Em7 Bm7
Tryna catch that feeling like a lightnin' in a bottle
A
I'm gonna go wherе the wild wind blows
Em7 Bm7 A
Tearin' up the road, chasin' tornadoes
[Outro]
Em7
Oh, oh
Bm A Em7
Chasin' tornadoes
Bm N.C.
Got me chasin' tornadoes
How to play "Chasing Tornadoes" by Porter MacKenzie on guitar
- Tuning: Standard tuning with a capo on the 1st fret.
- Chord Shapes:
A: x02220
Asus4: x02230
D: xx0232
G: 320003
Em7: 022030
Bm7: x24232
- Strumming Pattern:
Use a strumming pattern of down-down-up-up-down-up throughout the song.
This pattern gives a driving rhythm that suits the dynamic and energetic lyrics.
- Intro & Verses:
The song starts with a progression of A to Asus4 to D. This modulation between A and
Asus4 adds a subtle yet effective tension and release which echoes the theme of
unpredictability in the lyrics.
- Playing the Verses:
Focus on smooth transitions between A and Asus4. Strum lightly to match the narrative
tone of the verses. When switching to the G chord, emphasize the change to underline
the lyrical shift.
- Chorus Technique:
The chorus introduces Em7 and Bm7, which provide a deeper, more melancholic sound.
Increase your strumming intensity here to match the emotional pitch of the chorus.
- Common Mistakes:
- Not maintaining a consistent strumming pattern can disrupt the song's flow.
- Forgetting to emphasize the change from A to Asus4 can make the verse sound monotonous.
- Guitar Solo:
The solo follows the chord progression Em7, Bm7, A. Play with feeling, emphasizing the
melodic flow over these chords.
- Bridge:
The bridge reduces instrumentation and focuses on the A and D chords. Play this part
with a softer touch to prepare for the final chorus crescendo.
- Lyrics Meaning:
The song uses vivid imagery of storms and natural disasters as metaphors for turbulent,
yet thrilling romantic relationships. It describes a person drawn irresistibly to
dynamic, potentially destructive situations, much like a storm chaser.
Take time to get comfortable with the changes between the Asus4 and A chords, and practice
the strumming pattern to keep the rhythm engaging and energetic.