[Intro]
Em C G D
[Verse 1]
Em C
It was a hard conversation
G D
But it had to be had
Em C
The pressure was buildin'
G D
Slow turned to fast
[Pre-Chorus]
Am G C
I looked right into her blue eyes
Am G C
She said her final goodbyes
[Chorus]
G Am
If I don't see you again and you fly like the wind
C G D
And all of your dreams come true
G Am
If we never cross paths and we never look back
C G
Just know I'll always love you
D Am G/B
And you've got a friend
C D G Em C G D
If I don't see you again
[Verse 2]
Em C
And out of all of the others
G D
I've held in my arms
Em C G D
You're the one that felt like home
Em C
Oh, but you couldn't say the same
G D
Darlin', ain't that a shame?
Em C G D
All those nights you spent alone
[Pre-Chorus]
Am G C
And I looked right into her blue eyes
Am G C
As I said my final goodbyes
[Chorus]
G Am
If I don't see you again and you find the right man
C G D
And all of your dreams come true
G Am
If we never cross paths and we never look back
C G
Just know I'll always love you
D Am G/B
And you've got a friend
C D G
If I don't see you again
[Bridge]
Am G/B C G Am
She said, "You got a damn life to live"
G/B C D Am
She said, "You gotta roll"
G/B C D
Ah, 'cause her heart was meant for stayin' right here
Em D G C D
And mine was meant for the road
[Chorus]
G Am
If I don't see you again, this is really the end
C G D
Of all of the times we've had
G Am
If we never cross paths, we never look back
C G D
Just know that I'll always love you
G Am
If I don't see you again and this is really the end
C G D
Of all of the times that we had
G Am
If we never cross paths and never look back
C G
Just know I'll always love you
D Am G
And you've got a friend
C D G
If I don't see you again
How to play "If I Don't See You Again" by Flores Wyatt on guitar
Tuning: Standard tuning (EADGBE)
Chords Used:
Em - 022000
C - x32010
G - 320003
D - xx0232
Am - x02210
G/B - x20033
Chord Progression Overview:
The song features a mix of minor and major chords, providing a
melancholic yet hopeful tone.
Intro and Verse Strumming Pattern:
- Strumming: DD UDU (D = down, U = up)
- Focus on clean transitions between chords to maintain the flow.
Playing Style:
- For verses, use a soft strum to reflect the conversational lyrics.
- For the chorus, increase the strumming intensity to emphasize the
emotional weight of the song's theme.
Intro:
Em C G D
Set the emotional tone with gentle strumming.
Verse 1:
- "It was a hard conversation"
Em C G D
Reflect the lyrical narrative with careful chord voicing.
Pre-Chorus:
- "I looked right into her blue eyes"
Am G C
Play with slightly more emphasis to build up to the chorus.
Chorus:
- "If I don't see you again and you fly like the wind"
G Am C G D
This section should be powerful and heartfelt. Ensure the transition
from Am to C is smooth to maintain the melody.
Bridge:
- "She said, 'You got a damn life to live'"
Am G/B C G
Use dynamic changes here to highlight the dialogue and emotion.
General Tips:
- Pay attention to the emotional narrative of the lyrics, allowing it
to guide your tempo and dynamics.
- Ensure that the G/B chord is played correctly to maintain the
harmonic integrity of the bridge.
Common Mistakes:
- Hurrying through the bridge and chorus, losing the song’s emotional
impact.
- Not adjusting the strumming dynamics according to the lyrical
intensity, which can lead to a flat performance.
Song Meaning:
The lyrics express a poignant goodbye, filled with love and
acceptance, despite the sadness of parting ways. The protagonist
reflects on a love that was meaningful, yet acknowledges the need
to move on, offering a message of enduring friendship and love.
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