Foreclosure chords
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Capo 2nd fret
[Intro]
G C G C
[Verse 1]
G
We started this dance with a little bit of doubt
G
And thirty years to grow into this house
C
If I fix you and you fix me
G
Then staying in love would come easily
[Pre-Chorus]
Am G/B
Buy low, sell high
C G
Thought all it would take was time
Am G/B
Fresh paint, new floors
C D
Now there's a pink slip on the door
[Chorus]
C D
He fell behind on the flowers
C D
I started showing up late
C D
He quit treating me right
C D
I wasted all my good faith
C
It's written on the walls
D
And in the sign in the yard
C D
We both know it's over
C D
Moving out, moving on
G C
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[Verse 2]
G
I don't know where our love went cold
G
Was it the Tennessee winter or did it just get old?
C
We lost the magic, whatever that means
G
Can't stay high on a pipe dream
[Pre-Chorus]
Am G/B
Bought in, sold out
C G
Gave 'em something to talk about
Am G/B
Goodbye for good
C D
There goes the neighborhood
[Chorus]
C D
He fell behind on the flowers
C D
I started showing up late
C D
He quit treating me right
C D
I wasted all my good faith
C
It's written on the walls
D
And in the sign in the yard
C D
We both know it's over
C D
Moving out, moving on
D
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[Guitar Solo]
C D C D Em C
[Bridge]
Am G
Forgive, forget
C D
Something I ain't done yet
[Chorus]
C D
He fell behind on the flowers
C D
I started showing up late
C D
He quit treating me right
C D
I wasted all my good faith
C
It's written on the walls
D
And in the sign in the yard
C D
We both know it's over
C D
Moving out, moving on
D G
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C
Moving out, moving on
G
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[Outro]
G C
How to play "Foreclosure" by Porter MacKenzie on guitar
- Tuning: Standard tuning with a capo on the 2nd fret.
- Chord Shapes:
G: 320003
C: x32010
Am: x02210
G/B: x20033
D: xx0232
Em: 022000
- Strumming Pattern:
Use a steady strumming pattern of down-down-up-up-down-up, which works well
with the song's reflective and narrative style.
- Intro & Verse Progression:
The song starts with alternating between G and C, setting a foundation for the
story-telling aspect of the lyrics. Strum these chords gently to create a somber,
reflective mood.
- Playing the Verses:
Focus on maintaining a consistent rhythm with clean transitions between G and C.
The verses should be played with a sense of building tension, reflecting the narrative
of a relationship deteriorating over time.
- Pre-Chorus and Chorus Technique:
Transition into Am and G/B for the pre-chorus to add a musical shift that underscores
the lyrical change. The chorus increases the emotional intensity, switching more
rapidly between C and D. Keep the strumming forceful here to convey the emotional
stakes of the song's theme.
- Common Mistakes:
- Rushing the tempo: Keep a steady pace to let the story and emotions of the lyrics
come through.
- Over-strumming: In the quieter, more narrative parts of the song, keep your strumming
controlled to not drown out the lyrics.
- Guitar Solo:
The solo follows the chord progression C, D, C, D, Em, C. This should be played with
a bit more intensity, serving as an emotional peak in the song.
- Bridge:
The bridge uses Am and G chords to emphasize the themes of forgiveness and regret.
Play these chords with a poignant touch, reflecting the introspective nature of the lyrics.
- Lyrics Meaning:
"Foreclosure" uses the metaphor of a house undergoing foreclosure to describe the
breakdown of a relationship. It speaks to the idea of investment in love and the
painful realization when it doesn't work out, symbolized by the foreclosure process.
This song provides an excellent opportunity to practice dynamic changes in strumming
intensity and chord transitions to match the storytelling in the music.