The Diner
View chords used in this chart
tunning: EBEGB(orD)E (or sometimes live DADFA (orC) D) (in one show it is
d# so do it how you like it)
The first part.... If you tune the b-string up than just play it open..
-----0-0--(0)-/-(0)-/-(0)----
-----3-3--(0)-/-(0)-/-(0)- <---If you tune the b string up play open always...
-----0-0--(0)-/-(0)-/-(0)----
-----------5--/--7--/-10----
-----------5--/--7--/-10----
-0-0-------5--/--7--/-10---
(strum these very quickly and slide between them)
The second.....
-(0)--(0)---(0)-------------
-(0)--(0)---(0)-------------
-(0)--(0)---(0)-------------
--9---(7)----5-------------
--9---(7)----5-------------
--9---(7)----5--------------
Again strum quickly and slide down... make sure you sond on the seventh,
tho it's not
really the emphesis...the 9 and 5 are what's important....
Before the pauses sometimes there are a few hits which are just
0
3
0
0
0
0
the ending where she's talking
"I think your the least fuckedup person i ever met......"
on the low E -----0---3---5---7-----0---3---5---2---
and some where at the end there are some harmonics.....
---12-------
---12--------
---12-------
-------12----
-------12-----
-------12-----
That should be all you need, just listen to it to get how many time thru
and stuff as it changes....enjoy! -yosh!
'No one's perfect especially not me' I'd be greatful if you sent corrections to:
yoharaguchi@vassar.edu
How to play The Diner
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 E. 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.