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3 Quick Tips About the Earliest Age

LadyDpiano: Beginner Piano Lessons
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Monday Mailbox


"Please advise me what you think is the earliest age at which a child may begin to study the piano."

Teacher Talk


No age is too early to begin piano lessons. I say the earlier the better! It's a green light to begin if the child is musical and eager to learn, and if the teacher is stimulating and imaginative enough.

But one must realize:

That expression at the piano during the preschool years is purely physical - the joy of swing, movement and sound; therefore all stiffness and conscious striving must be guarded against. After all, they're just kids and their tiny hands are not fully developed. Plus, their attention span is limited.
   
That music existed before notes - therefore the child must, for a time, be unhampered by the       printed page. Rote or ear-playing should be the rule until the piano is thoroughly explored, and the approach to it is confident and easy. Note reading should of course be taught, but not simultaneously with the playing of "pieces," however short. The length of this rote period, depends, naturally upon the child's ability.

That all music played should be short, often less than a four measure phrase, for even that much may be too complicated technically for the preschool child. Such motives as the following may be played all over the keyboard and in many keys.

Bass notes: left hand plays C and right hand plays F (two times)
Treble notes: left hand plays Bb, Ab, Gb and right hand plays Bb

The idea in each case is complete, yet simple enough to be expressed happily and musically. Any teacher can "make up" dozens of these short, amusing figures for the beginner.

There is so much excellent material for beginners available to teachers and parents. Here's a list of a few that I use and am familiar with. These are helpful for kindergarten and early elementary kids.

Beginner Books: Primer Level



10 Easy Lessons Piano Young Beginner



A Charlie Brown Christmas: Beginning Piano Solos

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Piano Chords: Voice of Truth

Casting Crowns at Night of Joy 2006Image by cmcentral via Flickr

A great song that has depth and is fun to play in the Key of F, moderately slow tempo,






A favorite song of mine, played in the Key of F with a slow tempo
is the Voice Of Truth by Casting Crowns. Watch on YouTube

Verse 1:
 
Fsus4             F               Dm               Dm7   
 Oh what i would do to have the kind of faith it takes to climb out of this 
Bb          Eb                Bb       Fsus4        F                Dm
boat i'm in onto the crashing waves to step out of my comfort zone into the 
Dm7                        Bb                 Eb              Bb
realm of the unknown where Jesus is and he's holding out his hand but the 
C          Bb                          Fsus4     F     C           Bb
waves are calling out my name and they laugh at me reminding me of all the 
           Fsus4              F          C                 Bb          Bb    
times i've tried before and failed the waves they keep on telling me time 
     C      Dm          Bbsus           C2         F
and time again "boy you never win, you never win"

Chorus:
 
F                    C                          Dm                Bbsus
   But the voice of truth tells me a different story the voice of truth 
                     F                     C                         Dm
says "Do not be afraid" and the voice of truth says "This is for my glory" 
                       Bbsus           Dm                 Bbsus
out of all the voices calling out to me i will choose to listen and believe 
      Fsus4      F
the voice of truth 

Verse 2:
 
Fsus4             F               Dm               Dm7   
oh what i would do to have the kind of strength it takes to stand before a 
Bb                 Eb         Bb       Fsus4            F             
giant with just a sling and a stone surrounded by the sound of a thousand 
Dm        Dm7              Bb                 Eb              
warriors shaking in their armor wishing they'd have had the strength to 
 Bb           C              Bb                  Fsus4     F    C
stand but the giants calling out my name and he laughs at me reminding me 
    Bb            Fsus4    F                    C                 Bb
of all times i've tried before and failed the giant keeps on telling me 
 Bb      C      Dm            Bbsus           C2                   F
time and time again "Boy, you never win, you never win"
 
Voice of Truth Chords by Casting Crowns 
 
 Higher Praise offers a simple chord chart of the same worship song for beginners:



Intro:                                          
D Bm G
D Bm G 

V1:
 D
Oh what would I do to have
 Bm                                              G
The kind of faith it takes to climb out of this boat I'm in
 C                  G
Onto the crashing waves
 D
To step out of my comfort zone
 Bm                                   G
Into the realm of the unknown where Jesus is
            C             G 
And he's holding out his hand

          A          G                           D 
But the waves are calling out my name and they laugh at me
    A            G                   D     
Reminding me of all the times I've tried before and failed
      A                  G
The waves they keep on telling me
  G       A     Bm                  G
Time and time again, "Boy, you'll never win!"
          A
"You'll never win!"

Chorus:
 D                 A                         Bm
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
      G                               D
The voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!"
                   A                          Bm       
And the voice of truth says, "This is for my glory"
                        G
Out of all the voices calling out to me
 Bm                G                               D   
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth

V2:
D
Oh what I would do to have
     Bm                                           G
The kind of strength it takes to stand before a giant
              C           G
With just a sling and a stone
    D                                   Bm          
Surrounded by the sound of a thousand warriors
                   G
Shaking in their armor
                     C                    G
Wishing they'd have had the strength to stand

          A              G                   D
But the giant's calling out my name and he laughs at me
    A            G                   D     
Reminding me of all the times I've tried before and failed
      A               G
The giant keeps on telling me
 G        A    Bm                   G
Time and time again, "Boy, you'll never win!"
          A
"You'll never win!"

Chorus:
 D                 A                         Bm
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
               G                      D 
The voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!"
                   A                          Bm
And the voice of truth says, "This is for my glory"
                         G
Out of all the voices calling out to me
 Bm                G                              Bb
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth

Bridge:
                             C  
But the stone was just the right size
                          Bb
To put the giant on the ground
                              C
And the waves they don't seem so high 
                              Bb 
From the top of them lookin' down
                                C
I will soar with the wings of eagles
                   Gm                  
When I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus 
         A    D 
Singing over me
 
Chorus:
                   A                         Bm
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
              G                               D
The voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!"
                   A                          Bm
And the voice of truth says, "This is for my glory"
                         G                Bm
Out of all the voices calling out to me
                   G                  Bm
I will choose to listen and believe
                   G                              D
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth

Outro:
(D Bm G) X 6 
www.higherpraise.com 
 
Here is what I'm playing to the song that is written by Mark Hall and 
Steven Curtis Chapman.

Verse 1:
 
Fsus2             F               Dm11               Dm7   
 Oh what i would do to have the kind of faith it takes to climb out of this 
Bb6/9 Bb(add9)       Eb         Bb       Fsus2        F                Dm11
boat i'm in onto the crashing waves to step out of my comfort zone into the 
Dm7                        Bb6/9  Bb(add9)     Eb              Bb
realm of the unknown where Jesus is and he's holding out his hand but the 
C          Bb                          Fsus2     F     C           Bb
waves are calling out my name and they laugh at me reminding me of all the 
           Fsus2              F          C                 Bb          Bb    
times i've tried before and failed the waves they keep on telling me time 
     C      Dm          Bbsus           C(add2)         F
and time again "boy you never win, you never win"

Chorus:
 
F                    C(add4)                          Dm                Bbsus2
   But the voice of truth tells me a different story the voice of truth 
                     F                     C/E                         Dm
says "Do not be afraid" and the voice of truth says "This is for my glory" 
                       Bbsus2           Dm                 Bbsus2
out of all the voices calling out to me i will choose to listen and believe 
      Fsus2      F
the voice of truth 

Verse 2:
 
Fsus2             F               Dm11               Dm7   
oh what i would do to have the kind of strength it takes to stand before a 
Bb6//9  Bb(add9)     Eb         Bb       Fsus2            F             
giant with just a sling and a stone surrounded by the sound of a thousand 
Dm11      Dm7              Bb6/9 Bb(add9)             Eb              
warriors shaking in their armor wishing they'd have had the strength to 
 Bb           C              Bb                  Fsus2     F    C
stand but the giants calling out my name and he laughs at me reminding me 
    Bb            Fsus2    F                    C                 Bb
of all times i've tried before and failed the giant keeps on telling me 
 Bb      C      Dm            Bbsus2           C2                   F
time and time again "Boy, you never win, you never win"
																			
									
So, the chord I'm playing (gotta' know your chords):
 
Fsus2 = FC/CFA
 
Dm11 = D/CA
 
Bb6/9 = Bb/CG or Bb/GCF
 
Bb(add9) = Bb/CF
 
Eb = EbBb/BbEbG
 
Bb = BbD/BbCF  or BbF/DC
 
C = CG/EC
 
Dm = DA/DFBb
 
Bbsus2 = BbF/CG
 
C(add2) = CG/DEA
 
F = F/CFGAC
 
C4 = C/FCEG
 
I'm going on vacation and will be back soon. A prayer for you and me. Psalm 40:11
 
I thank you for your many notes, from asking about beginner lessons to phat chords.
 
If you like Casting Crowns or love a particular song, leave a comment below.
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2 Versions of As The Deer



As The Deer
Martin Nystrom


  D        A/C#         Bm      Dsus/A
  As the  deer panteth  for the water 
 D/A   G            A7sus A7 D G/A A7 
So my soul longeth  after  Thee  
  D     A/C#         Bm       Dsus/A D/A
  You a lone are my  heart's desire  
 D/A    G       Asus     D
And I  long to  worship  You  

  Bm    Bm/A        G             D/F#
  You alone are my  strength, my  shield  
    Bm  Bm/F#         G     F#sus F#
To Y ou alone may my spirit yield  
  D     A/C#         Bm        Dsus/A
  You a lone are my  heart's desire  
D/A     G       A7sus A7  D 
And I  long to  worship  you 
 






 
 
Here's what I am playing:


D = D/DF# or D/F#D


A/C# = C#/EA


Bm = B/D


DsusA = A/DG


D/A = F#/E,D


G = G/DB


A7sus = A/DE


G/A = A/BDG


A7 = G/C#E


Asus = A/DE


Bm/A = A/F#D


D/F# = F#/DEA


Bm/F# = F#/DB


F#sus = F#/BF#


F# = F#/A#

2nd Version:
 
D        A/C#         Bm      Am7
  As the  deer panteth  for the water 
 D7   G            A7sus A  D G2/B A/C# 
So my soul longeth  after  Thee  
  D     A/C#         Bm       Am7 
  You a lone are my  heart's desire  
 D/C D  G  F#/D  Em   A A7 D
And I  long to  worship  You  

  Bm    Bm/F#        Gmaj7         D2/F# D/F#
  You alone are my  strength, my  shield  
    G  Bm/F#         Em  Em/D  F#7sus/C# F#
To Y ou alone may my spirit yield  
  D     A/C#         Bm      Am7 
  You a lone are my  heart's desire  
D/C   D  G  F#/D Em A  A7 A7 D 
And I  long to  worship  you 




Here's what I'm playing:


A/C# = C#/EA
Bm = B/BD or B/F#BD
Am7 = A/CE
D7 = D/C#DF#
G = G/DG
Asus = A/DEA
B/G2 = B/DA
Am7 = A/CG
D/C = D/GC#E
Bm/A = A/DB 
Gmaj7 = G/DF#B
F#/D2 = F#/EA
F#/D = F#/DA
F#/Bm = F#/DF#B
Em = E/BEG
C#/F#7sus = C#/BEF#


Earlier post on chord chart for song by Martin Nystrom.
How-To-Play-As-Deer.html

I just want to thank all of my readers for their kind comments and support.

Be Blessed,


-- LadyD

Basic Progressions (Part Two)

Along with yesterday's post on basic progressions, let's continue with these patterns and progressions.





I-IV-V7-I progression


This is a variation of the 1-4-5-1 progression. Instead of playing a regular 5 chord, you can play a V7 chord:

C/CEG (1)
C/CEG (1)
C/EGC (1)
F/FAC (4)
F/CFA (4)
F/FAC (4)
G/GBDF (5)
G/BDFG (5)
G/DFGB (5)

C/GCE (1)
C/GCE (1)
F/ACF (4)
F/ACF (4)
G/GBDF (5)
G/FGBD (5)



Dominant 7th Chord to IV


Whenever you have a major chord, you can add the minor 7th of that chord. Now it becomes a dominant 7th chord. It naturally wants to go to the IV chord.

C/CEGBb
C/CEGb
C/EGBbC

F/FAC 

F/CFA
F/FAC


C/GBbCEC
C/BbCEG
F/ACF
F/ACF


7-3-6 Progression


This is a progression that isn't that great by itself but when you add another progression to it, well it sounds really good:


B/BDF (7)
B/BDF (7)
B/BDF (7)
E/EGB (3)
E/GBE (3)
E/BEG (3)
A/ACE (6)
A/ACE (6)
A/CEA (6)


B/DFB (7)
B/FBD (7)
E/EGB (3)
E/GBE (3)
A/EAC (6)
A/ACE (6)


2-5-1 Progression


This progression can be used instead of the 1-4-5-1 progression, sort of like a substitution progression.


D/DFA (2)
D/ADF (2)
D/DFA (2)
D/FAD (2)
G/GBD (5)
G/BDG (5)
G/DGB (5)
G/GBD (5)
C/CEG (1)
C/CEG (1)
C/EGC (1)
C/GCE (1)

3-6-2-5-1 Progression

If you want your chords to flow smoothly fromm chord to chord, follow this pattern:

E/EGB (3)
E/GBE (3)
E/BEG (3)
E/EGB (3)
A/ACE (6)
A/ACE (6)
A/CEA (6)
A/EAC (6)
D/DFA (2)
D/ADF (2)
D/DFA (2)
D/FAD (2)
G/GBD (5)
G/BDG (5)
G/DGB (5)
G/GBD (5)
C/CEG (1)
C/CEG (1)
C/EGC (1)
C/GCE (1)

7-3-6-2-5-1 Progression

Now, let's combine all of the progressions into one big progression:

B/BDF (7)
B/BDF (7)
B/BDF (7)
E/EGB (3)
E/GBE (3)
E/BEG (3)
A/ACE (6)
A/ACE (6)
A/CEA (6)
D/DFA (2)
D/ADF (2)
D/DFA (2)
G/GBD (5)
G/BDG (5)
G/DGB (5)
C/CEG (1)
C/CEG (1)
C/EGC (1)

B/DFB (7)
B/FDF (7)
E/EGB (3)
E/GBE (3)
A/EAC (6)
A/ACE (6)
D/FAD (2)
D/ADF (2)
G/GBD (5)
G/BDG (5)
C/GCE (1)
C/CEG (1)

For now, that wraps up basic progressions. Get familiar with all these progressions. Listen to how each one sounds. Recognize the different inversions used. Also, see how you are using inversions of each chord that let you flow to the next chord easily without moving your hands too much.



Keep practicing and Happy Mother's Day!

-- Lady


Basic Progressions (Part One)



I have learned so much about progressions from other musicians and I am truly grateful for their input and help. Once you learn your chords then you can connect them together and the particular progression becomes a song.




A progression is simply a group of two or more chords. Each chord you play leads to the next chord. The goal is to get back to the I chord of the key you are in.




Progressions get their name from the bass/left hand notes you play. This is based on the Circle of 5ths. Here are some progressions that others have shared with me in that are used the most in gospel music. Here they are in the Key of C.

Remember, the numbers of C:
C=1 D=2 E=3 F=4 G=5 A=6 B=7


1-5-1 Progression

This progressions is usually found at the end of the song. Once you play the 5, you should feel a strong urge to go to the 1 chord.

C/CEG (1)
C/CEG (1)
C/EGC (1)
C/GCE (1)
G/GBD (5)
G/BDG (5)
G/DGB (5)
G/GBD (5)

1-V7-1 Progression

Here is a little variation of the 1-5-1 progression. By adding in the minor 7th, it creates an even stronger urge to go to the 1. So, you don't add the 7th of the key you are in, you add the 7th of the chord. the V7 chord id the dominant 7th chord:

C/CEG (1)
C/CEG (1)
C/EGC (1)
G/GBDF (5)
G/BDFG (5)
G/DFGB (5)


C/GCE (1)
C/GCE (1)
G/FGBD (5)
G/GBDF (5)


1-4-1 Progression (The "Amen" Progression)


C/CEG (1)
C/CEG (1)
C/EGC (1)
C/GCE (1)
F/FAC (4)
F/CFA (4)
F/FAC (4)
F/ACF (4)


1-4-5-1 Progression


This is the most basic progression that can be used for playing a whole song. Lots of hymns follow this progression:


C/CEG (1)
C/CEG (1)
C/EGC (1)
C/GCE (1)
F/FAC (4)
F/CFA (4)
F/FAC (4)
F/ACF (4)
G/GBD (5)
G/BDG (5)
G/DGB (5)
G/GBD (5)


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-- LadyD

Glissando and How To Play It




I recently wrote an article about the  Glissando. It's an Ezine Article  How To Play A Gliding Glissando


What I remember most about the glissando was hearing my song end in the high register, like the Disney song, "A Whole New World." The song ends well, we have peace and closure to an ending that either uses broken chords (arpeggiated) or a glissando.


My music dictionary defines glissando (glees-SAHN-doh) as a rapid scale produced by sliding the fingers or hand from one note to another. 







Here's my article:


"Hearing a smooth rise in tones going up or down in pitch is wonderful to hear on the piano. However, producing this gliding effect on the keys can be quite challenging for some pianists.

The funny thing is that when I hear a car skidding on a road, I immediately think of the sweeping sound of a glissando and Jerry Lee Lewis comes to my mind with the song, Great Balls of Fire.
Glissando has a specific mark or notation in written sheet music. It sort of looks like a quarter rest lying on its side, turned horizontally. Also, you'll find the word gliss written above the squiggly line.

 You'll find my post on Great Balls of Fire at How-to-play-great-balls-of-fire

Here are a few tips to keep in mind when playing the glissando.

1. Hold your wrist as high as you can and over the middle of the keys.
2. Use a slightly bent thumb
3. Once curved and in position, play all the notes descending until you've reached the octave.

I have rather small hands so in the beginning I would practice glissando in sixths. That way I would reduce the tension in my arm and fingers. If you are fortunate to have large hands and a wider hand span, then by all means jump right in and practice the octave glissando.

Now, I've never played an ascending glissando in any written classical music that I can recall. If you see one, then use your left hand for ascending glissando tones. Some pianists prefer using their third finger in the right hand ascending also. Don't forget to use the damper pedal.

It takes lots of practice and constant motion of the hand and arm to achieve the sound you are looking for. At first, your thumb or finger may hurt a bit. I would suggest using a gauze bandage with a rubber band, or use a band-aid or perhaps scotch tape to protect soft skin.

I have played glissando occasionally sprinkled throughout a song in classical music or going into the chorus but I prefer a blues or rock song having a smash buckling ending with a descending glissando. What a great way to end a song. It sounds so professional and everyone loves to hear it."


I think one of the best sites I have researched involving added decorative type endings to blues or rock and roll can be found at http://www.netplaces.com/rock-blues-piano/riffs-embellishments-turnarounds-and-endings/embellishments-and-decorations.htm

Do you have a favorite blues song where you wrap it up with a fancy glissando ending?

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All the best,

"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B.King

Musician Transformation Collection

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Ascending bass run (1-5):

Ab C Db D Eb F Gb G Ab

Descending bass run (1-5):

Ab Gb F E Eb F Gb G Ab

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Ascending bass run (1-4):

Ab Bb B C Db F Gb G Ab

Descending bass run (1-4):

Ab Gb Eb D Db F Gb G Ab


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So, what are bass runs?

"In popular music, a walking bass is a style of bass accompaniment or line, common in jazz, which creates a feeling of regular quarter note movement, akin to the regular alteration of feet while walking.

Thus walking basslines generally consisting of unsyncopated notes of equal value, usually quarter notes (known in jazz as a "four feel"). Walking basslines use a mixture of scale tones, arpeggios,chromatic runs, and passing tones to outline the chord progression of a song or tune, often with a melodic shape that alternately rises and falls in pitch over several bars.

Walking basslines are usually performed on the double bass or the electric bass, but they can also be performed using the low register of a piano, Hammond organ, or other instruments. While walking bass lines are most commonly associated with jazz and blues, they are also used in rock, rockabilly, ska, R&B, gospel, latin, country, and many other genres."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walking_bass


Another article I found regarding playing shout music can be found at:

http://www.strugglingchurchmusician.us/shouting-music


And another great resource you will want to sign up for free newsletters:

http://www.learngospelmusic.com/articles/view.php?1gmid=4


Now let's say you want to slow things down a bit. I found this cool technique online from Matthew Stephens newsletter:

http://thepianobyear.com


* Hand Technique

The tenth chord is an excellent technique you can use on your left hand. The 10th chord is basically following this:

Every major chord is made up of these three numbers 1-3-5 of the scale played simultaneously. Basically, the 10th chord is made up of these three numbers inverted and played either simultaneously or in a "roll" form.

1-5-3 (the 3 actually becomes the 10)

For example:

C D E F G A B C D E F G A B C
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1
1 2 3 4 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

That means that on the left hand you would play C-G-E. Now this may be rather hard for some of you. In fact, when I started playing the 10th chord I have to "roll" it until my fingers stretched out enough to play it as a chord. I have small hands...lol!

* How Do I Use The 10th Chord On Slow To Moderate Songs?

The most common way of using the 10th chord is to use the left hand on most "down" beats. It creates a wonderful full sound. Another common way to use the 10th chord is in a roll. This would mean the pianist would create the rhythm to the song playing the following numbers:

Moving up the keyboard: 1-5-3-5-1 (repeat)


Give your left hand a work out with Gospel piano bass runs!

All the best,
~ LadyD




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Learn Jazz - Gospel Christmas Piano Songs



Willie Myette says: "Whether you're looking to impress your friends this year at your Christmas party or just gather the family around the piano for a sing-along,"...

Take a look and have a listen to Willie's Jazz and Gospel style. You'll love the sounds, I promise! If you like what you hear, sign up for some free lessons. You'll be glad you did!


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Easy Jazz Piano Lessons from JazzPianoLessons.com



* Learn Jazz & Gospel Christmas Piano Songs



* Learn Jazz & Gospel Christmas Piano Songs pt1


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8J9z194OE


R.H. Chords to "O Come"...

C F A
G E Bb
C F A
D F Bb
C F A
C E G

* Learn Jazz & Gospel Christmas Piano Songs pt2


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QcyaxqfIl4


Learn Willie's 5 finger pattern in the l.h. with tension-release sounds

* Learn Jazz & Gospel Christmas Piano Songs pt3 (Noel)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-pLelr9S5U


* Learn Jazz & Gospel Christmas Piano Songs pt4
Noel Tutorial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lKzRBbYKE0


Wishing you lots of love and joyful anticipation of celebrations to come!


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Imagine Me Without You- Jaci Velasquez

* Here I am playing Jaci Velasquez Imagine Me Without You



* Tutorial for Imagine Me Without You


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrRHc0DuDUY


* Chords I'm playing on tutorial:

Intro: F2 F C/E Dm7(4) Dm7 F/C Gm7(4) Gm7 Asus A Dm

Verse: Am/C Bb2 F/A Gm7 Asus A
Dm Am/C Bb2 F/A Gm7 Asus A
Gm9 Csus C Fsus F Esus E

Chorus: A2 A E/G# F#m7(4) F#m7 C#m/E Bm7 A/C# Esus E D/F# E/G#
A2 A E/G# F#m7(4) F#m7 D2(#4) D Bm7(b5) F#m7
C#m/E Bm A/C# D2 A

* CaringMelody MMV- Imagine Me Without You



* Easier Chord Chart

Intro:
C C/B Am G Dm E Am

Am Em/G
As long as stars shine down from heaven
F C
And the river runs into the sea
Dm
Till the end of time forever
E
You're the only love I need
Am Em/G
In my life you?re all that matters
F C
In my eyes the only truth I see
Dm
When my hopes and dreams have shattered
E
You're the one that's there for me

Dm G
When I found you I was blessed
C
And I will never leave you
B
I need you

E E/D#
Imagine me without you
C#m B
I'd be lost and so confused
F#m
I wouldn't last a day
G#m B/C#
I'd be afraid without you there to see me through
D# E E/D#
Imagine me without you
C#m A
Lord you know it's just impossible
F#m C#m
Because of you it's all brand new
B F#m G#m
My life is now worth while
A B E
I can't imagine me without you

Am Em/G
When you caught me I was falling
F C
You have lifted me back on my feet
Dm
It was like you heard me calling
E
And you rushed to set me free

Dm G
When I found you I was blessed
C
And I will never leave you
B
I need you

E E/D#
Imagine me without you
C#m B
I'd be lost and so confused
F#m
I wouldn't last a day
G#m B/C#
I'd be afraid without you there to see me through
D# E E/D#
Imagine me without you
C#m A
Lord you know it's just impossible
F#m C#m
Because of you it's all brand new
B F#m G#m
My life is now worth while
A B E
I can't imagine me without you


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Simple Plan- Welcome To My Life


SIMPLE PLAN - Welcome To My Life (PIANO)

My friend, RegiSeuga, made another MMV - Welcome To My Life - Simple Plan

* Chord Chart
Verse: C
Do you ever like breaking down?
Am
Do you ever feel out of place?
C
Like somehow you just don't belong,
G
and no one understands you.
C
Do you ever wanna run away?
Am
Do you lock yourself in your room?
C
With the radio on turned up so loud,
G
and no one hears you screaming.
Prechorus:F
No you don't know what its like
Am
When nothing feels alright
F G
You don't know what its like to be like me...
Chours: Am F C G
To be hurt, to feel lost, to be left out in the dark
Am F C G
To be kicked when you're down, to feel like you've been pushed around
Am F C G
To be on the edge of breaking down, when no one's there to save you
Dm
No you don't know what its like
F -No Strings- C
Welcome to my life
Verse: Do you wanna be somebody else?
Am
Are you sick of being so left out?
C
Are you desperate to find something more,
G
before your life is over?
C
Are you stuck inside a world you hate?
Am
Are you sick of everyone around?
C
With the big fake smiles and stupid lies,
G
While deep inside your bleeding
Prechorus:F
No you don't know what its like
Am
When nothing feels alright
F G
You don't know what its like to be like me...
Chorus: Am F C G
To be hurt, to feel lost, to be left out in the dark
Am F C G
To be kicked when your down, to feel like you've been pushed around
Am F C G
To be on the edge of breaking down, when no ones there to save you
Dm
No you don't know what its like
F -No Strings- C
Welcome to my life..
Verse:F
No one ever lies straight to your face
Am
And no one ever stabs you in the back
F
You might think I'm happy
C G
But I'm not gonna be okay
F
Everybody always gave you what you wanted
Am
You never had to work it was always there
F G
You don't know what it's like what it's like..
Strum here
Chorus: Am F C G
To be hurt, to feel lost, to be left out in the dark
Am F C G
To be kicked when you're down, to feel like you've been pushed around
Am F C G
To be on the edge of breaking down, when no ones there to save you
Dm F
No you don't know what its like, what its like
Am F C G
To be hurt, to feel lost, to be left out in the dark
Am F C G
To be kicked when you're down, to feel like you've been pushed around
Am F C G
To be on the edge of breaking down, when no ones there to save you
Dm
No you don't know what its like
F -No Strings- C Am
Welcome to my life
C G
Welcome to my life
C
Welcome to my life..
* Chord Chart
Verse: D
Do you ever like breaking down?
Bm
Do you ever feel out of place?
G
Like somehow you just don't belong,
A
and no one understands you.
D
Do you ever wanna run away?
Bm
Do you lock yourself in your room?
G
With the radio on turned up so loud,
A
and no one hears you screaming.
Prechorus:G
No you don't know what its like
Bm
When nothing feels alright
G A
You don't know what its like to be like me...
Chours: Bm G D A
To be hurt, to feel lost, to be left out in the dark
Bm G D A
To be kicked when you're down, to feel like you've been pushed around
Bm G D A
To be on the edge of breaking down, when no one's there to save you
Em Em-F#m
No you don't know what its like
G (Let Ring)
Welcome to my life
D
Verse: Do you wanna be somebody else?
Bm
Are you sick of being so left out?
G
Are you desperate to find something more,
A
before your life is over?
D
Are you stuck inside a world you hate?
Bm
Are you sick of everyone around?
G
With the big fake smiles and stupid lies,
A
While deep inside your bleeding
Prechorus:G
No you don't know what its like
Bm
When nothing feels alright
G A
You don't know what its like to be like me...
Chorus: Bm G D A
To be hurt, to feel lost, to be left out in the dark
Bm G D A
To be kicked when your down, to feel like you've been pushed around
Bm G D A
To be on the edge of breaking down, when no ones there to save you
Em Em-F#m
No you don't know what its like
G (Let Ring)
Welcome to my life..
Interlude:
G
No one ever lies straight to your face
Bm
And no one ever stabs you in the back
G
You might think I'm happy
A
But I'm not gonna be okay
G
Everybody always gave you what you wanted
Bm
You never had to work it was always there
G A (Let Ring)
You don't know what it's like what it's like..
Strum softly on this chorus:
Bm G D A
To be hurt, to feel lost, to be left out in the dark
Bm G D A
To be kicked when you're down, to feel like you've been pushed around
Strum harder on this part of the chorus:
Bm G D A
To be on the edge of breaking down, when no ones there to save you
Em G
No you don't know what its like, what its like
Bm G D A
To be hurt, to feel lost, to be left out in the dark
Bm G D A
To be kicked when you're down, to feel like you've been pushed around
Bm G D A
To be on the edge of breaking down, when no ones there to save you
Em Em-F#m
No you don't know what its like
G (Let Ring) D
Welcome to my life
G D
Welcome to my life
G D (Let Ring)
Welcome to my life..
Look inside this title
Welcome to My Life - sheet music at www.sheetmusicplus.com
Welcome to My Life By Simple Plan, composed by Simple Plan. Single for voice, piano and guitar (chords only). Db Major. 7 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing. (AP.PVM04094)
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