Green Thumb chords
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[Intro]
| Cm | D | F | C |
[Verse 1]
G Gmaj7 Am D7
Drove by your house and noticed it was overgrown
Cm D F C
Your flowers are all dead and I thought you should know
G Gmaj7 Am D7
What happened to your green thumb that you were so proud of
Cm D F C
The bodies were scattered and starving for love
F C
Starving for love
[Chorus]
A Amaj7 A7 D
But one, one, one was on his deathbed
Dm G7 A Amaj7 A7
He told me you left long ago, oh no
D
He said with his last breath
Dm
Wake up, she's not coming home
[Instrumental]
| G | Gmaj7 | Am | D7 | Cm | D | F | C |
[Verse 2]
G Gmaj7 Am D7
He must be so cool and on a motorcycle
Cm D F C
Buy you new flowers to replace what you left
G Gmaj7 Am D7
My new love pours herself out more than I like
Cm D F C
Her name is Brandy, we'll be married tonight
F C
Married tonight
[Chorus]
A Amaj7 A7 D
When I, I, I, I'm on my deathbed
Dm G7 A Amaj7 A7
I'll remember you left long ago, oh no
D
I hear the nurse say
Dm C F
Goodnight she's never coming home
How to play "Green Thumb" by Post Malone on guitar
[Intro]
- Chords are: Cm, D, F, C.
- Cm: Index finger barring the third fret, middle finger on the fourth fret
B string, and ring and pinky on the fifth fret D and G strings.
- D: Index on the second fret G string, middle on the second fret high
E, and ring on the third fret B string.
- F: Index on the first fret B string, middle on the second fret G string,
and ring and pinky on the third frets A and D strings.
- C: Ring on the third fret A string, middle on the second fret D string,
and index on the first fret B string.
- Strum fluidly while concentrating on transitions.
[Verse 1.]
- Chords include G, Gmaj7, Am, D7, Cm, D, F, and C.
- G: Middle on the third fret, low E; index on the second fret, A,
ring and pinky on the third fret, B; and high E.
- Gmaj7: index on the second fret high E, middle on the third fret B,
ring on the fourth fret G, and pinky on the fifth fret D.
- Am: Index on the first fret B string, center on the second fret D string,
and ring on the second fret G string.
- D7: Index on the first fret B string, middle on the second fret G string,
and ring on the second fret high E.
- Keep a consistent rhythm with downstrums.
- Concentrate on smooth transitions between chords.
[Chorus]
- Chords: Amaj7, A7, D, Dm, and G7.
- A: Index on second fret D, middle on second fret G, and ring on second fret B.
- Amaj7: Index on the first fret G string, middle on the second fret D string,
and ring on the second fret B string.
- A7: Index on 2nd fret D; center on 2nd fret B.
- D: Index on the second fret G string, middle on the second fret high E,
and ring on the third fret B string.
- Dm: Index on the first fret high E, middle on the second fret G,
and ring on the third fret B.
- G7: Index on the first fret high E, middle on the second fret A,
and ring on the third fret low E.
- Strum lightly to increase emotion and tension.
[Instrumental] - Chords include G, Gmaj7, Am, D7, Cm, D, F, C.
- Maintain the same strumming pattern and chord progressions as in the verse.
[Verse 2.]
- Chords include G, Gmaj7, Am, D7, Cm, D, F, and C.
- As with verse 1, keep the transitions smooth.
- Concentrate on lyrical rhythm to match strumming.
Chorus chords include A, Amaj7, A7, D, Dm, and G7.
- Repeat the chord progression and strumming rhythm from the first chorus.
- Ensure that each chord rings clearly and transitions are smooth.
[Outro]
- Chords: Dm, C, and F.
- Gradually relax your strumming to achieve a mellow fade-out.
- Match the introspective tone of the outro with emphasis on the words.
[General Tip:]
- Tuning: Use standard EADGBE tuning.
- Tone: Use a clean tone that complements the song's peaceful vibe.
- Practice: Begin slowly, focusing on smooth chord changes,
then gradually increase tempo.
- Common mistakes: Make sure chord transitions are apparent,
especially between G, Gmaj7, and Am.
Post Malone's song "Green Thumb" explores themes of loss and longing.
The lyrics are about the emotional consequences of a failed relationship
and the memories that remain. Post Malone, born Austin Richard Post,
is noted for fusing hip-hop, rock, and pop. His insightful lyrics and distinctive
style have earned him widespread recognition in modern music.