Prettiest Thing
View chords used in this chart
Standard Tuning
I don’t know if this arrangement is perfect to the record, but I play a
solo acoustic version of this song and this is how I do it and like
the way it sounds, so I figured I’d put it up here in case someone else
would like to play it this way
I play A9 as 007600 (E A A C# B E) you could play it the more standard
002200 (E A E A B E) but getting that 3rd in there really gives direction
to the harmony movement so I’d recommend playing it as I do
Bsus4 I play as 024400 (E B F# B B E), I usually try to target the 5th string
when I play the A9 and Bsus4 and don’t have much issue with that low E
muddying up the chords, you can always mute that 6th string on those if you want
On the chorus sometimes I’ll move from AMaj7 to A9 as a change of pace,
other times I’ll just go no chord with some ghost strums, depends on what
I’m feeling, but I left them in the arrangement in case you want to experiment with that
Anyways, Here’s The Song!
[Chorus]
E
The moonlight's shining bright
Bsus4
It's a July night on the river banks
A9 E
Some Zach Bryan song plays on your phone
Bsus4
While I'm in a daze
E Bsus4
The heavens part, the skies go dark
When I look at you and say
A9 E
Tell me girl how does it feel to be
Bsus4 E
The prettiest thing I've ever seen
Bsus4
The prettiest thing I've ever seen
A9 E Bsus4
[Verse 1]
E
Ain't nothing like them summer days
Amaj7
County fair, fireworks and a couple funnel cakes
E
Sitting waiting for our favorite local band to come on stage
Amaj7
Just a couple small town runaways
A9
Dreaming of another place
E
How about a dance baby
Amaj7
You can do-si-do on over here and take my hand baby
E
I just gotta tell you that I love you every chance baby
Amaj7
Buy a couple acres raise some kids that's the plan baby
A9
Thank god I'm your man baby
[Chorus]
E
The moonlight's shining bright
Bsus4
It's a July night on the river banks
A9 E
Some Zach Bryan song plays on your phone
Bsus4
While I'm in a daze
E Bsus4
The heavens part, the skies go dark
When I look at you and say
A9 E
Tell me girl how does it feel to be
Bsus4 E
The prettiest thing I've ever seen
Bsus4
The prettiest thing I've ever seen
A9 E Bsus4
[Verse 2]
E
I just wanna show you off
Amaj7
Girl you look so good in just a t-shirt with no makeup on
E
Sitting in my front seat with your feet up singing country songs
Amaj7
I know this town done us wrong, we should just be good as gone
A9
Momma we some rolling stones
E
Girl you know I'm down to ride
Amaj7
Pack your bags hop in we're pulling out tonight
E
I can smell the daffodils and the mountain pines
Amaj7
Hit the interstate west crossing county lines
E
Spend all kind of time with you girl
[Chorus]
E
The moonlight's shining bright
Bsus4
It's a July night on the river banks
A9 E
Some Zach Bryan song plays on your phone
Bsus4
While I'm in a daze
E Bsus4
The heavens part, the skies go dark
When I look at you and say
A9 E
Tell me girl how does it feel to be
Bsus4 E
The prettiest thing I've ever seen
Bsus4
The prettiest thing I've ever seen
A9 E Bsus4
[Outro]
E Amaj7 E Amaj7 (E)
How to play Prettiest Thing
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A9. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.