Less Is More chords
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Capo 3rd fret
[Intro]
G C
[Verse 1]
G
I can see the ocean
C
But it's only waves of grain
G
And if the sky's lit up like Houston
C
Well, it's just the Milky Way
G
And I can hear the music
C
Every time it rains
Em
Yeah, they say that we got nothing
C
But nothing here's everything, yeah
[Chorus]
C
'Cause we got
G
A few more ruts in the red clay mud than they do on the highway
C
Couple little sips from a pickle jar glass that'll get you sideways
Em
Few more bonfires together, sunsets off a pinewood porch
C G
I'm thinking I must stay right here with you wherе less is more
C
Out herе where less is more
[Verse 2]
G
We ain't got no Eiffel Tower
C
But we got this water tower view
Em
And it's like it's painted by the hand of God
C
In thousand shades of blue
G
We got a crayon Mona Lisa
C
Hanging crooked on the fridge
Em
Yeah, I swear I see half of Heaven
C
From this Wrangler on the ridge
[Chorus]
C
Oh, 'cause we got
G
A few more ruts in the red clay mud than they do on the highway
C
Couple little sips from a pickle jar glass that'll get you sideways
Em
Few more bonfires together, sunsets off a pinewood porch
C
I'm thinking I must stay right here with you wherе less is more
G
A couple good buds that'll get you unstuck with a winch and a chain link
C
A little farm house in a little small town, sitting pretty good, ain't we?
Em
Young love, we stay together, 19 'til 94
C G
I'm thinking I must stay right here with you where less is more
C
Out here where less is more
[Guitar Solo]
C Em C
[Bridge]
G
So y'all come on by whenever
C
No lock on the back screen door
Em
I'm thinking, I'm thinking, I'm thinking I'll stay right here
C
Where less is more
[Out-Chorus]
C
Oh, 'cause we got
G
A few more ruts in the red clay mud than they do on the highway
C
Couple little sips from a pickle jar glass that'll get you sideways
Em
Few more bonfires together, sunsets off a pinewood porch
C
I'm thinking I must stay right here with you wherе less is more
G
A couple good buds that'll get you unstuck with a winch and a chain link
C
A little farm house in a little small town, sitting pretty good, ain't we?
Em
Young love, we stay together, 19 'til 94
C G
I'm thinking I must stay right here with you where less is more
C
Out here where less is more, yeah
Em
I'm thinking, I'm thinking, I'm thinking I'll stay right here
C G
Where less is more
How to play "Less Is More" by Porter MacKenzie on guitar
- Tuning: Standard tuning with a capo on the 3rd fret.
- Chord Shapes:
G: 320003
C: x32010
Em: 022000
- Strumming Pattern:
Use a standard strumming pattern of down-down-up-up-down-up for verses and chorus.
- Intro & Verse Progression:
The intro and verses follow a simple chord progression: G to C.
Maintain a steady rhythm and let each chord ring out.
- Playing the Verse:
While playing the G chord, emphasize the bass notes initially and then strum fully.
Switch to the C chord and do the same, allowing the higher strings to resonate more
to complement the lyrical theme of openness and vast landscapes.
- Chorus Technique:
Transition smoothly between the chords and focus on dynamic playing, slightly
increasing the strumming intensity to match the uplifting lyrics.
- Common Mistakes:
- Not changing chords cleanly: Ensure each chord is articulated clearly without
blurring into the next.
- Losing tempo: Keep a consistent rhythm, especially during the lyrical and
emotional parts of the song.
- Guitar Solo:
The solo is a simple melodic line played over the chords C, Em, C.
Focus on clean execution and expression.
- Bridge and Out-Chorus:
These sections use the same chords but emphasize storytelling through dynamics,
playing softer at the beginning of the bridge and gradually building back up
for the out-chorus.
- Lyrics Meaning:
The song paints a picture of finding contentment and beauty in simple things,
contrasting rural serenity with urban intensity. It reflects a deep appreciation
for life's basic pleasures through vivid imagery of the countryside.
Remember to practice each section slowly at first, gradually increasing speed as
you become comfortable with the transitions and rhythm.