Chemical Sunset chords
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[Intro]
Am Am
[Chorus]
Am E7
When the night comes, when the night comes, will you sing this song?
Am Dm
It's not a blanket, not a cradle, baby, if you think you're able
E Em Am
You need to take this rough medicine
Am E7
Ooh, when the night comes, when the night come, will you sing this song?
Am Dm
It's not a blanket, not a cradle, baby, if you think you're able
E Am
You need to take this rough medicine
Am E7
I've been sipping poison, waiting on the ocean to come and sweep us away
[Interlude]
Am Dm
I do a pirouette in the chemical sunset
E7 Am
Come and see me, baby, it's the end of days
[Verse]
Am E
I can see it in your eyes, you're not afraid to die, can I walk by your side?
Am Dm
Dancing on the deck of the Titanic
E Em Am
The glow of the world on fire
Am E7
Why tell a lie? I feel so alive, I wouldn't try to fight the flames
[Interlude]
Am Dm
I do a pirouette in the chemical sunset
E7 Am
Come and see me, baby, it's the end of days
[Instrumental]
Am E7 Am Dm E7 Am
Am E7 Am Dm E7 Am
[Interlude]
Am E
Why tell a lie? I feel so alive, I wouldn't try to fight the flames
Am Dm
I do a pirouette in the chemical sunset
E7 Am
Come and see me, baby, it's the end of days
[Chorus]
Am E7
When the night comes, when the night come, will you sing this song?
Am Dm
It's not a blanket, not a cradle, baby, if you think you're able
E7 Am
You need to take this rough medicine
Am E7
Ooh, when the night comes, when the night come, will you sing this song?
Am Dm
It's not a blanket, not a cradle, baby, if you think you're able
Em7 Am
You need to take this rough medicine
How to play "Chemical Sunset" on guitar
[Intro]
- Start with Am chord. Play it cleanly and slowly to set the mood.
[Chorus]
- Am to E7 transition: Make sure to move your fingers smoothly.
- Strum pattern: Use a down-down-up-down-up pattern to give a flowing feel.
- Emphasize the E7 chord to highlight the change.
- Play Dm softly to contrast with the E chords.
[Verse]
- The verse follows the same chords as the chorus.
- Focus on smooth transitions between Am, E, and Dm.
- For the E chord, play it with a slightly more aggressive strum.
[Interlude]
- Use the same strumming pattern as the chorus.
- For the Am to Dm transition, play Dm softly to build tension.
- On E7, let the notes ring out longer to create a dramatic effect.
[Instrumental]
- Maintain the same chord progression (Am, E7, Am, Dm, E7, Am).
- Use a mix of downstrokes and upstrokes to add variation.
- Play slowly and melodically, focusing on clean transitions.
[General Tips:]
- Tuning: Ensure your guitar is in standard tuning.
- Tone: Use a clean or slightly overdriven tone to match the song’s feel.
- Practice: Work on smooth transitions and consistent strumming.
[Common mistakes]
- Rushing the transitions between chords.
- Not emphasizing the E7 chord enough.
- Inconsistent strumming patterns.
Song Facts:
"Chemical Sunset" by Orville Peck explores themes of love, loss, and the end
of days. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a dramatic, apocalyptic scenario,
while the music supports this with haunting melodies. Orville Peck is known for
his unique style that blends country, indie, and rock elements. His deep voice
and masked persona add to the enigmatic and emotional delivery of his music.