Lemon Tree chords
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[Verse 1]
Am C
Couldn't fall asleep all night
Am
I try with all my might
C
I thought I knew what you want
Am C
It isn't all that nice
Am
But I guess you will suffice
C
It's hard to know what you want
[Pre-Chorus]
F E7 Dm
Could you be
Am C
A little less sour and rotten by the hour?
E7
And my heart's rotten too
F Am C Dm F
And every film I watch, I'm on the side of the bad guy
[Chorus]
Am Dm E7
So turn around and show me that I'm better
Am F Dm F
Some people got an apple, some people got a tangerine
Am C F
Lookin' 'round and all I see is people happy with what they're given
E7 Am
Life is pretty sweet, I'm told
C Dm E7
I guess I'm shit outta luck, growin' a lemon tree
Am C Dm E7
I'm gonna burn it down and grow me somethin' better, yeah
[Break]
Am C Am C
[Verse 2]
Am C
Blood on my hands, I hop on thе fence, I double down
Am
I swing and I miss, a kick in thе ribs, in trouble now
C
Came from the dirt, back in the ground, then I die
F
But I'ma survive, I got my own ways, oh
[Pre-Chorus]
E7 Dm
Could you be
Am C
A little less sour and rotten by the hour?
E7
And my heart's rotten too
F Am C Dm F
And every film I watch, I'm on the side of the bad guy
[Chorus]
Am N.C
So turn around and show me that I'm better
Am F Dm F
Some people got an apple, some people got a tangerine
Am C F
Lookin' 'round and all I see is people happy with what they're given
E7 Am
Life is pretty sweet, I'm told
C Dm E7
I guess I'm shit outta luck, growin' a lemon tree
Am C Dm E7
I'm gonna burn it down and grow me somethin' better, yeah
[Outro]
Am C Am C
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How to play "Lemon Tree" by Post Malone on guitar
Playing Style:
This tune combines open chords and fingerpicking.
strumming to produce a powerful sound.
[Verse 1.]
- Chords: Am, C. Start with a light fingerpicking pattern that matches the Introspective mood.
- Am to C: Transition easily by moving your ring and middle fingers. C has one string up.
[Pre-Chorus]
- Chords include F, E7, Dm, and Am. Strum lightly to keep the song's calm tone.
- F to E7: Keep your fingers close to the fretboard for rapid adjustments.
- E7 to Dm: Raise your fingers and rapidly position them for Dm.
- Dm to Am: Make sure the transitions are smooth to keep the flow.
[Chorus]
- Chords: Am, Dm, E7, F. strum with more force to build the song's intensity.
- Am to Dm: Use crisp transitions with no ringing.
- Dm to E7: Lift and position your fingers precisely to avoid muffled notes.
- E7 to F: Press hard on the strings to produce a clean tone.
[Break]
- Chords: Am, C. Use gentler strumming or fingerpicking to generate a
Contrast with the chorus.
- Am to C: Ensure seamless transitions and crisp notes.
[Verse 2.]
- Chords: Am, C. As with Verse 1, utilize fingerpicking to retain the song's
Introspective mood.
- Am to C: Practice the transitions to keep the rhythm consistent.
[Pre-Chorus]
- Repeat the chord progression and strumming rhythm as previously.
[Chorus]
- Repeat the chord progression and strumming rhythm as previously.
- Use strumming to increase the song's dynamics.
[Outro]
- Chords are Am and C. Finish with light fingerpicking or mild strumming.
- Am to C: Keep the transitions smooth to end the song on a gentle note.
Typical Errors:
- Muted sounds are the result of not pressing down hard enough on the F chord.
- Keeping the rhythm off when changing chords too slowly.
- The song's flow is impacted by inconsistent fingerpicking techniques.
Song Details:
Post Malone's "Lemon Tree" delves into themes of dissatisfaction and the pursuit of
anything superior. The lyrics discuss the longing and sentiments of dissatisfaction.
to make one's situation better. Recognized for his poignant and
music that blends genres, uses this song to explore personal challenges and the
optimism for a more promising future.