[Intro]
D
[Verse 1]
D
It happened in your car
Bm
Then again at the bar
G A
It doesn’t matter where we are, it’s a pattern
D
You get to fall apart
Bm
You’re selfish, you don’t think you are
G A
Little things are the biggest part of the matter
Bm G
That night you left me with your friends
D A
I left you, a little bit then
Bm G A
It happens again and again, have you noticed?
[Chorus]
D
I’ve been leaving you for months now
D
I just haven’t found a way out
G
I don’t love you like I used to
A
I just don’t know how to tell you
D
When you’re happy I’m the saddest
D
You’re gonna hate me when it happens
G
Keeping a secret and I’m not proud
A D
I’ve been leaving you for months now
[Verse 2]
D
It’s not a big surprise
Bm
You’ve seen it, in my eyes
G A
Every time you make me cry, you call it tough love
Bm G
And you’re not happy for me
D A
Not the way that you ought to be
Bm G A
And I’m tired of playing down all of the good stuff
[Chorus]
D
I’ve been leaving you for months now
Em
I just haven’t found a way out
D/F# G
I don’t love you like I used to
A
I just don’t know how to tell you
D
When you’re happy I’m the saddest
Em
You’re gonna hate me when it happens
D/F# G
Keeping a secret and I’m not proud
A D N.C.
I’ve been leaving you for months now
[Interlude]
Bm G D Bm G D
[Bridge]
Bm G D
When I love you I hate you the most
Bm G D
When I love you I hate you the most
Bm G D
When I love you I hate you the most
Bm G D
When I love you I hate you the most
Bm G D
When I love you I hate you the most
Bm G D Bm G A
When I love you I hate you the most
[Chorus]
D
I’ve been leaving you for months now
D
I just haven’t found a way out
G
I don’t love you like I used to
A
I just don’t know how to tell you
D
When you’re happy I’m the saddest
D
You’re gonna hate me when it happens
G
Keeping a secret and I’m not proud
A D
I’ve been leaving you for months now
[Outro]
G A D
I’ve been leaving you for months now
To play "For Months Now" by Madi Diaz on guitar involves embracing
the song's heartfelt narrative through a series of chord progressions that
convey a deep emotional journey. This song, with its mix of reflection and
resolve, offers both beginner and intermediate guitarists an opportunity to
connect with the music on a personal level. Here's how to play it.
Intro and Verses
The song starts with a single D chord, setting a contemplative mood. The verses
continue with a progression that moves through D, Bm, G, and A. This progression
is foundational to the storytelling aspect of the song.
D Major: Place your index finger on the second fret of the G (3rd) string, your ring
finger on the third fret of the B (2nd) string, and your middle finger on the second
fret of the high E (1st) string.
B Minor (Bm): This is a barre chord. Place your index finger across all the strings
on the second fret, your middle finger on the third fret of the B (2nd) string, your
ring finger on the fourth fret of the D (4th) string, and your pinky on the fourth fret
of the G (3rd) string.
G Major: Position your middle finger on the third fret of the low E (6th) string,
your index finger on the second fret of the A (5th) string, and your ring finger on
the third fret of the high E (1st) string.
A Major: Position your index, middle, and ring fingers on the second frets of the
D (4th), G (3rd), and B (2nd) strings, respectively.
Chorus
The chorus maintains the emotional depth with the addition of Em and D/F# chords,
adding layers to the song's narrative.
Em (E Minor): Position your middle finger on the second fret of the A (5th) string
and your ring finger on the second fret of the D (4th) string.
D/F# (D Major with an F# bass): For this chord, you can play a standard D chord
and add your thumb on the second fret of the low E (6th) string to include the F# note.
Bridge
The bridge intensifies the emotional delivery with a repeating progression
of Bm, G, and D, culminating in an expressive declaration of conflicting feelings.
Outro
The outro revisits the chord progression of the chorus, bringing the song
to a reflective close. It’s a moment to linger on the song's emotional message,
with the final line "I’ve been leaving you for months now" resonating over the
chords G, A, and then resolving back to D.
As you play "For Months Now," focus on the dynamic transitions between chords
and the emotional weight of the lyrics. The song is an exploration of complex feelings,
and playing it on the guitar offers a powerful way to connect with its message.
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