Nothin New Under The Neon chords
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[Intro]
D F#m Em7 Em
D F#m Em7 Em
[Verse 1]
D F#m
You can't say I didn't warn ya
Bm D G
When you chased her out to California
D Em7 A
Then she went and married someone else
D A
It don't really matter where you been
Bm D
We always pick back up again
G D Em7 A
Make our way on down that shelf
[Chorus]
D Dmaj7 Em7 Em
Nothin' new under the neon
A
Same old stories, girls and glory
D Dmaj7 Em7 Em
And the same old blue buzz that we lean on
A
Just drinking down loving
Em A D Dmaj7 Em7 Em
Life ain't nothin' new under the neon
[Verse 2]
D A
Remember when you'd lost your father
Bm D
We blew threw a couple hundred dollars
G D Em7 A
Missing him, reminiscing him, toasting his name
D F#m Bm D
Never saw my name in lights, but I still play here on Friday nights
G D Em A
I guess somethings never change
[Chorus]
D Dmaj7 Em7 Em
Nothin' new under the neon
A
Same old stories, girls and glory
D Dmaj7 Em7 Em
And the same old blue buzz that we lean on
A
Just drinking down loving
Em A D Dmaj7
Life ain't nothin' new under the neon
Em7 Em
D F#m
Who knows when we'll be back here
Bm D
How many miles, how many years
Em7 D G A
How many laughs, how many beers we've both been through?
[Chorus]
D Dmaj7 Em7 Em
Nothin' new under the neon
A
Same old stories, girls and glory
D Dmaj7 Em7 Em
And the same old blue buzz that we lean on
A
Just drinking down loving
Em A D Dmaj7 Em7 Em
Life ain't nothin' new under the neon
D Em7 Em
Under the neon
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How to play "Nothin' New Under The Neon" [Chords] on guitar
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Song Overview:
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Capo: No capo
- Difficulty: Beginner
Chords Used:
- Em7 (022030)
- D major (xx0232)
- F#m (244222)
- Em (022000)
- Bm (x24432)
- G major (320003)
- A major (x02220)
- Dmaj7 (xx0222)
Strumming Pattern:
- Suggested: Down, down-up, up-down-up (DDU UDU)
- Maintain a relaxed, steady rhythm throughout the song.
Sections Breakdown:
[Intro]
- Chords: D - F#m - Em7 - Em
D - F#m - Em7 - Em
Play each chord cleanly with a smooth transition.
[Verse 1]
- Chords: D - F#m - Bm - D - G - D - Em7 - A
Focus on transitioning between D and F#m, especially the barre chord (F#m).
[Chorus]
- Chords: D - Dmaj7 - Em7 - Em - A
D - Dmaj7 - Em7 - Em - A
Em - A - D - Dmaj7 - Em7 - Em
In the chorus, use a light touch on the strums to match the reflective tone.
[Verse 2]
- Chords: D - A - Bm - D - G - D - Em7 - A
Similar to Verse 1, keep transitions smooth, particularly between D and A.
[Chorus]
- Same progression as the first chorus: D - Dmaj7 - Em7 - Em - A
D - Dmaj7 - Em7 - Em - A
Em - A - D - Dmaj7
[Bridge]
- Chords: D - F#m - Bm - D - Em7 - D - G - A
Play softly, with more emotion as the song builds toward the final chorus.
[Chorus]
- Chords: D - Dmaj7 - Em7 - Em - A
D - Dmaj7 - Em7 - Em - A
Em - A - D - Dmaj7 - Em7 - Em
Add some extra energy as you head into the last chorus.
[Outro]
- Chords: D - Em7 - Em
Finish softly, allowing the chords to ring out as the song fades.
Common Mistakes:
- Ensure smooth transitions between F#m and Bm, as they are barre chords.
- Keep a consistent strumming rhythm throughout the slower sections.
General Tips:
- Focus on clean chord changes, especially between barre chords like F#m and Bm.
- Keep your strumming light and fluid to match the song's laid-back feel.
- Try practicing the Dmaj7 chord transition to keep it smooth.
Song Facts:
- Released by Midland from their album *Barely Blue* (2019).
- The song speaks to the idea that life in the neon-lit world of bars and clubs
doesn't change much, with the same stories playing out over and over.
Song Meaning:
- "Nothin' New Under The Neon" reflects on the cyclical nature of nightlife and
relationships, where the same patterns of love, loss, and escapism repeat.
Comparisons to Previous Works:
- This track is similar in tone to Midland's other songs like "Burn Out,"
which explores similar themes of love and life under neon lights.
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