1989 Chords & Lyrics by Chris August
1989
guitar chords lyrics
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1989 - Chris August
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Tabbed by: Godfrey Yeung
E-mail:[email protected]
Tuning: Standard
Chords used:
Verses:
G(1): 320xxx
G(2): 330xxx
A5: 577000
C5: x35500
D5: x57700
Chorus/Bridge:
Cadd9: x32033
Dsus4: 320033
A7: 000233
Em7:x22033
D: xx0232*
*lick when the D is used:
What Chris August does (I think)
...A7 D .....
e|-3----00002320-------------------------------------------------------|
B|-3----33333333-------------------------------------------------------|
G|-2----22222222-------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
My own variation (A7 is played a few more times):
... A7... D.....
e|-3--------202-------------------------------------------------------------|
B|-3--------333-------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-2--------222-------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Refer to these videos for strumming patterns rhythm:
http://youtu.be/aPjMyn029XE
http://youtu.be/cqQFpKuCi-4
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Intro:
G(1) and G(2) alternating. Basically 1 measure each. Repeat twice.
G(1) G(2)
G(1) G(2)
Verse 1:
G(1) G(2)
Summer day 7 years old and I took a ride on my bicycle
G(1) G(2)
I can still feel my face against the wind
G(1)
A backpack full of my favorite toys
G(2)
Singing songs just to make some noise
G(1) G(2)
Is a good way for a day to begin
A5
I remember when life was simple way back then
G(1) G(2)
A5 C5 D5
Now I'm trying to see through those eyes again, through those eyes
Chorus:
Cadd9 Dsus4 A7 Em7
If I could turn back time I'd go to 1989
Cadd9 Dsus4 A7 D
Where every day was full of chasin� dreams
Cadd9 Dsus4 A7 Em7
Yeah I may be grown up but maybe I should try
Cadd9 A7
Livin� like it�s 1989
Verse 2:
G(1) (1-2 measures)
G(1) G(2)
Deep inside this Texas heart there�s an innocence underneath the scars
G(1) G(2)
Waiting to be called outside to play
G(1) G(2)
Wanna feel like a wide eyed kid, wanna put it all back into perspective
G(1) G(2)
God You're great just because You're great
A5
It is so uncomplicated with You here, with You here
G(1) G(2)
A5 C5 D5
You make the person that I once was reappear, You reverse the years
[Chorus]
There are different ways to transition to bridge, this is one way:
Em7 Dsus4 A7 D
Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4 A7
Bridge:
Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4
I'm sorry that I made it something complicated
A7 Em7
I am ready now it�s not too late
Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4
Everyday I'm learning it's all about returning
A7 Em7
I'm living my life with child-like faith
Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4
I'm sorry that I made it something complicated
A7 Em7
I am ready now it�s not too late
Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4
Everyday I'm learning it's all about returning
A7
I'm living my life like I could
Cadd9 Dsus4 A7
Turn back time and go to 1989
Cadd9 Dsus4 A7 D
Where every day was full of chasin� dreams
Cadd9 Dsus4 A7 Em7
Yeah I may be grown up but maybe I should try
Cadd9 A7
Livin� like it�s 1989
Cadd9 A7 Dsus4
I�m livin� like it�s 1989*
*Endings vary too, always end on Dsus4 (G) though.
Got lyrics from AZlyrics: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/chrisaugust/1989.html
