Confession chords
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[Intro]
C
E ------------------
B -1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1--
G ------------------
D ------------------
A ------------------
E ------------------
[Verse]
C
If I have one confession
C
You've been my hardest lesson
Am
I had a dream about you last night
F
Woke up missing what you felt like
C
Our friends say you seem happy now
C
And I'm probably the last one you want reaching out
Am
But my feelings haven't faded
F
And if I thought that I could say it
[Chorus]
G Am
I'd scream it from a mountain top
F
So everyone would know
G Am7
I'd hold on to you for dear life
C F
I'd never let you go
C Am F
Yeah if I have one confession
C F
I'm still in love with you no question
[Verse]
C
I know I really messed you up
C
I really gave your heart a sucker punch
Am
And it's fair that you don't wanna talk
F
But if I ever got a second shot
[Chorus]
G Am7
I'd scream it from a mountain top
F
So everyone would know
G Am7
I'd hold on to you for dear life
C F
I'd never let you go
C C Am F
Yeah if I have one confession
C
I'm still in love with you no question
[Break]
Dm7
No question, I'd show up at your front door
C/E F
No question, tell you everything I'm sorry for
F
But I know you wouldn't want that
N.C.
But if you ever wanted that
[Chorus]
G Am7
I'd scream it from a mountain top
F
So everyone would know
G Am7
I'd hold on to you for dear life
C F
I'd never let you go
G Am7 F
I'd tell you things I should've said a million years ago
[Outro]
C Am F
Yeah, if I have one confession
C
I'm still in love with you no question
How to play "Confession" by Porter MacKenzie on guitar
- Tuning: Standard tuning (no capo needed for this song).
- Chord Shapes:
C: x32010
Am: x02210
F: 133211
G: 320003
Am7: x02010
Dm7: xx0211
C/E: 032010
- Strumming Pattern:
Use a strumming pattern that alternates between a soft touch and more forceful strums
to reflect the dynamics of the lyrics: Down, down-up, up-down-up.
- Intro:
The song starts with a repeated plucking of the B string while holding a C chord,
creating a reflective and somber tone. This can be played by repeatedly strumming
the B string where the melody note is constant.
- Verses:
Maintain a steady rhythm with the C and Am chords, transitioning smoothly to F.
This basic progression supports the narrative of the lyrics without overpowering them.
- Chorus Technique:
The chorus introduces G, Am7, and continues with C and F. Increase the intensity
of your strumming here to elevate the emotional content of the song.
- Common Mistakes:
- Rushing through the chord changes: Ensure you give each chord its full duration,
especially in the chorus where the emotional stakes are higher.
- Ignoring dynamics: The song's emotional impact is closely tied to dynamics,
so vary your strumming intensity to match the lyrical themes.
- Break and Outro:
The break features Dm7 and moves to C/E, emphasizing a reflective and regretful mood.
Keep the strumming pattern consistent but play with feeling, highlighting the
confessional nature of the lyrics.
- Lyrics Meaning:
"Confession" delves into themes of regret and unrequited love, expressing a deep,
lingering affection that remains despite the passage of time. The protagonist speaks
to a desire for redemption and a second chance, framed by the metaphor of shouting
a confession from a mountaintop.
Focus on conveying the song's raw emotional tone, using the dynamic shifts between
the verses and chorus to bring out the narrative of confession and longing.