Wiser Time
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
Song: "Wiser Time"
Artist: The Black Crowes
Album: _Amorica_
Tab by: Steven J. Heil (sjheil@ibm.net)
Well, here's my shot at this great tune. I play it tuned down
1/2 step (mostly because that's how my guitar's usually tuned),
but since it's all barres, you could play it in regular tuning.
(It would be easier in open E tuning, and I'd be willing to bet
that the Crowes play it that way to get the slides down right)
Note: It's actually played in Open G by Rich and usually standard by Marc Ford,
although I have seen him play it in Open G as well.
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Progression #1: B - A# - G#
Progression #2: Ab - Bb - Bb, Bb - C - C, Eb - C - Db - Bb - C - Ab - Ab
NOTE: Don't play the A#/Bb and B chords as E-barres - they don't
==== sound right. Play all of these as A-barres, except the G#/Ab.
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Song Structure: Intro (Progression 1 x4)
Verse 1 (Progression 1 x4)
Fill (Progression 1 x2)
Verse 2 (Progression 1 x4)
Chorus (Progression 2 x2)
Electric Guitar Solo (Progression 1 x4)
Verse 3 (Progression 1 x4)
Chorus (Progression 2 x2)
Steel Guitar Solo (Progression 1 x4)
Organ Solo (Progression 1 x4)
Electric Guitar Solo (Progression 1 x4)
Chorus x2 (Progression 2 x4)
NOTE: There are tons of fills, licks, & slides all over the intro,
==== fill, verses, choruses, and solos, but I'm strictly rhythm,
so good luck on those!
Wiser Time by the Black Crowes
found on "Amorica"
Transcribed by Don Toye
Rich in open G tuning
Marc in standard tuning
Verse
Bb C/A G
No more time left for shame
Bb C/A G
Horizon behind me, no more pain
Bb C/A G
Windswept stars blink and smile
Bb C/A G
Another song, another mile
Bb C/A G
You read the line every time
Bb C/A G
Ask me about crime in my mind
Bb C/A G
Ask me why another road song
Bb C/A G
Funny but I bet you never left home
Chorus
G -> Am Am -> Bm
On a good day, it's not every day
D -> Bm C -> Am Bm -> G
We can part the sea
G -> Am Am -> Bm
And on a bad day, it's not every day
D -> Bm C-> Am Bm -> G
glory behind our reach
Verse
14 seconds until sunrise
Tired but wiser for the time
Lightning 30 miles away
Three thousand more in two days
Chorus
Jam follows (over verse chords), solos: acoustic slide, keyboard, electric guitar (Marc)
Chorus
Open G:
Bb chord
D-3
B-3
G-3
B-3
G-3
D-x
G (open strings)
C/A chord (pick each note individually before changing to G)
D-0
B-1
G-0
B-2
G-0
D-x
How to play Wiser Time
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.