Thinner
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
Notes:
The first half of the song is the same picking pattern: while playing a C chord,
alternate picking between
the A and B strings. On the third bar, pick the E string once with the B, and on the
fourth bar,
the G string with the B string.
Capo on 2nd Fret
C* = Alternate picking A B A B+G
[Intro]
C
[Verse 1]
C
Your words they flow like water
C
I grow but you're still taller
C
And I'll wait in this river
C
Like summers words I'm thinner
[Instrumental]
C*
[Verse 2]
C
Ran by sluice of current
C
Boats borne back eyes so fervent
C
But I'll wait in this river
C
This water's cold with winter
[Instrumental]
C
(change to strumming)
[Chorus]
C F
My bare feet on the concrete
C F
Your tears they fall on pine street
C F
And I'll wait in this creek bed
C F
Your summer words in my head
[Verse 3]
C
Rivers mouth it babbles
C
My response is your fable
C
I'll go with the current but
C
Tell me darling do I look thinner
[Bridge]
Am F C
But oh did you falter in your words
Am F C
Oh did you cry out for all the world
Am F C
Was it that folly in your step
Am F C
Or was it your sorrow and its depth
[Chorus]
C F
My bare feet on the concrete
C F
Your tears they fall on pine street
C F
And I'll wait in this creek bed
C F
Your summer words in my head
[Outro]
C F
How to play Thinner
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.