I still think of Avril Lavigne as a relatively new young artist, so was amazed when checking on Wikipedia that her first album "Let Go", which included "Complicated" and "I'm With You" was released in 2002. Yup, nine years ago!
In that time, I have worked out easy chords and lyrics versions to 8 of Avril's songs, including the two mentioned above, with "When You're Gone" being the last one posted, back in 2007, on my Avril Lavigne song chords page.
Haven't heard much from Ms. Lavigne since then, but just heard her new single "Everybody Hurts" on the radio, and it sounds like she's back to top form.
The song is in the key of F#/G#m, with chords being G#m, E, B and F#. As these are quite difficult chords for early learning guitar players, I transposed the song to the key of D/Em, which produces a much more manageable set of chords: Em, C, G and D. Play with a capo on the 4th fret to bring the song back to it's original key.
I have posted my simplified chords and lyrics version of "Everybody Hurts" to my Avril Lavigne Guitar Chords page at Guitarsongs.info.
You can check out my version of "Everybody Hurts" now at the link below:
Avril Lavigne "Everybody Hurts" chords and lyrics
Play along with the video above, or on YouTube at Avril Lavigne "Everybody Hurts"
You can buy Avril Lavigne's albums at CD Universe - Avril Lavigne music page
The official Avril Lavigne website is at http://www.avrillavigne.com/
If you're looking to improve your guitar playing, check out my list of cool and useful guitarist resources on ( where else! ) my Online Guitarist Resources page
Enjoy your music!
P.J. Murphy
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Friday, June 24, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Shine on you Crazy Diamond - Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd are not a band whose songs lend themselves to being interpreted for just acoustic guitar and voice - my only other 'Floyd' song on guitarsongs.info is "Wish You Were Here", one of their few songs beloved by buskers worldwide, which is on my Rock Songs Guitar Chords page.
After watching a video on Facebook of Christy Moore and Declan Sinnott perform their version of the song, I decided to give it a go. I listened to a live version of the song by Dave Gilmore ( see below ), pretty much sat in awe thru the 5 min. 25 second instrumental intro, and worked the chords from the start of the first sung verse.
Chords are not the handiest - Gm, F#, Bb, Eb, Dm, Cm, F, C, D, Edim, so you'll be pretty much deploying barre chords most of the way, but it is a slow tempo song, so ideal for anyone who wants to learn some new chords, practice playing songs with lots of barre chords, and at the end of it all, be able to play a classic Pink Floyd rock song on your guitar.
I've added my chords and lyrics version of "Shine On to my Rock Songs Guitar Chords page at Guitarsongs.info.
You can check out my version of "Shine On You Crazy Diamon" at the link below:
Shine on you Crazy Diamond - Pink Floyd chords and lyrics
Play along with the video above, or on YouTube at Dave Gilmour Live "Shine on you Crazy Diamond" ( actual song/vocals start at about 5:25 )
You can buy Pink Floyd's albums at CD Universe - Pink Floyd music page
The official Pink Floyd website is at http://www.pinkfloyd.com/
If you're looking to improve your guitar playing, check out my list of cool and useful guitarist resources on ( where else! ) my Online Guitarist Resources page
Enjoy your music!
P.J. Murphy
webmaster: PJ's Guitar Chords & Lyrics - http://www.guitarsongs.info/
Guitar Chords Blog: http://www.guitar-chords.blogspot.com/
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After watching a video on Facebook of Christy Moore and Declan Sinnott perform their version of the song, I decided to give it a go. I listened to a live version of the song by Dave Gilmore ( see below ), pretty much sat in awe thru the 5 min. 25 second instrumental intro, and worked the chords from the start of the first sung verse.
Chords are not the handiest - Gm, F#, Bb, Eb, Dm, Cm, F, C, D, Edim, so you'll be pretty much deploying barre chords most of the way, but it is a slow tempo song, so ideal for anyone who wants to learn some new chords, practice playing songs with lots of barre chords, and at the end of it all, be able to play a classic Pink Floyd rock song on your guitar.
I've added my chords and lyrics version of "Shine On to my Rock Songs Guitar Chords page at Guitarsongs.info.
You can check out my version of "Shine On You Crazy Diamon" at the link below:
Shine on you Crazy Diamond - Pink Floyd chords and lyrics
Play along with the video above, or on YouTube at Dave Gilmour Live "Shine on you Crazy Diamond" ( actual song/vocals start at about 5:25 )
You can buy Pink Floyd's albums at CD Universe - Pink Floyd music page
The official Pink Floyd website is at http://www.pinkfloyd.com/
If you're looking to improve your guitar playing, check out my list of cool and useful guitarist resources on ( where else! ) my Online Guitarist Resources page
Enjoy your music!
P.J. Murphy
webmaster: PJ's Guitar Chords & Lyrics - http://www.guitarsongs.info/
Guitar Chords Blog: http://www.guitar-chords.blogspot.com/
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Villagers - "Becoming A Jackal" chords and lyrics
My first attempt at chording a song by Irish Band "Villagers". I first heard this song on "Later with Jools Holland", they sounded to me quite like one of my favourite bands "The Shins".
One thing these bands certainly have in common is producing very melodic songs with basic major and minor chords, but which are really difficult to play - the lyrics not always following the chord sequence in any flowing or rhythmic way
But - I've given it my best shot, and added my chords and lyrics version of the song to my Rock Songs Guitar Chords page at Guitarsongs.info.
The chords themselves are straightforward enough - Am, Am7/G, Dadd9, B7, Em, Em7, C, C/B, G, Bm, F and G7. Keeping them flowing, while singing the lyrics, I must admit I found quite difficult, so this one may not suit the early learner.
You can check out my version off "Becoming A Jackal" at the link below:
Villagers - "Becoming A Jackal" chords and lyrics
Play along with the video above, or on YouTube at Villagers - "Becoming A Jackal".
You can buy their new debut album, "Becoming a Jackal", at CD Universe - Villagers music page
The official Villagers website is at http://www.wearevillagers.com/
If you're looking to improve your guitar playing, check out my list of cool and useful guitarist resources on ( where else! ) my Online Guitarist Resources page
Enjoy your music!
P.J. Murphy
webmaster: PJ's Guitar Chords & Lyrics - http://www.guitarsongs.info/
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One thing these bands certainly have in common is producing very melodic songs with basic major and minor chords, but which are really difficult to play - the lyrics not always following the chord sequence in any flowing or rhythmic way
But - I've given it my best shot, and added my chords and lyrics version of the song to my Rock Songs Guitar Chords page at Guitarsongs.info.
The chords themselves are straightforward enough - Am, Am7/G, Dadd9, B7, Em, Em7, C, C/B, G, Bm, F and G7. Keeping them flowing, while singing the lyrics, I must admit I found quite difficult, so this one may not suit the early learner.
You can check out my version off "Becoming A Jackal" at the link below:
Villagers - "Becoming A Jackal" chords and lyrics
Play along with the video above, or on YouTube at Villagers - "Becoming A Jackal".
You can buy their new debut album, "Becoming a Jackal", at CD Universe - Villagers music page
The official Villagers website is at http://www.wearevillagers.com/
If you're looking to improve your guitar playing, check out my list of cool and useful guitarist resources on ( where else! ) my Online Guitarist Resources page
Enjoy your music!
P.J. Murphy
webmaster: PJ's Guitar Chords & Lyrics - http://www.guitarsongs.info/
Guitar Chords Blog: http://www.guitar-chords.blogspot.com/
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Belle & Sebastian - I want the world to stop
Belle and Sebastian are one of those 'fleeting' artists I only hear at very irregular intervals.
I had already worked out and posted chords for "If you're feeling Sinister" ( from the 1996 album of the same name, and "Step into my office, baby" from the 2003 album "Dear Catastrophe Waitress". I guess the Glaswegian band's quirky style doesn't sit that well with mainstream radio DJs.
I recently did hear "I want the world to stop" from their 2010 Album "Write about Love", worked out the chords and lyrics, and added them to my Rock Songs Guitar Chords page, along with the previous two. Hmmm... just looking at the gaps in these posts, I guess you can expect the next Belle and Sebastian song from me sometime in 2018!!
The song has a fairly playable bunch of chords: Am, Dm, C, E, A, G, Em and F, has a great melody and some nice harmonies.
You can check out my version off "I want the world to stop" at the link below:
Belle and Sebastian "I want the world to stop" chords and lyrics
Play along with the video above, or on YouTube at Belle and Sebastian "I want the world to stop.
You can buy their albums, including "Belle and Sebastian Write about Love", at CD Universe - Belle and Sebastian music page
The official Belle and Sebastian website is at http://www.belleandsebastian.com/ and you can check out their MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/thebandbelleandsebastian
If you're looking to improve your guitar playing, check out my list of cool and useful guitarist resources on ( where else! ) my Online Guitarist Resources page
Enjoy your music!
P.J. Murphy
webmaster: PJ's Guitar Chords & Lyrics - http://www.guitarsongs.info/
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I had already worked out and posted chords for "If you're feeling Sinister" ( from the 1996 album of the same name, and "Step into my office, baby" from the 2003 album "Dear Catastrophe Waitress". I guess the Glaswegian band's quirky style doesn't sit that well with mainstream radio DJs.
I recently did hear "I want the world to stop" from their 2010 Album "Write about Love", worked out the chords and lyrics, and added them to my Rock Songs Guitar Chords page, along with the previous two. Hmmm... just looking at the gaps in these posts, I guess you can expect the next Belle and Sebastian song from me sometime in 2018!!
The song has a fairly playable bunch of chords: Am, Dm, C, E, A, G, Em and F, has a great melody and some nice harmonies.
You can check out my version off "I want the world to stop" at the link below:
Belle and Sebastian "I want the world to stop" chords and lyrics
Play along with the video above, or on YouTube at Belle and Sebastian "I want the world to stop.
You can buy their albums, including "Belle and Sebastian Write about Love", at CD Universe - Belle and Sebastian music page
The official Belle and Sebastian website is at http://www.belleandsebastian.com/ and you can check out their MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/thebandbelleandsebastian
If you're looking to improve your guitar playing, check out my list of cool and useful guitarist resources on ( where else! ) my Online Guitarist Resources page
Enjoy your music!
P.J. Murphy
webmaster: PJ's Guitar Chords & Lyrics - http://www.guitarsongs.info/
Guitar Chords Blog: http://www.guitar-chords.blogspot.com/
Guitar Tips Blog: http://www.guitar-tips.blogspot.com/
Squidoo Lens: http://www.squidoo.com/guitarsongs/
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