You know, this honestly sounds sadder to me than the version off Nobody Sings Anymore. It doesn't really sound upbeat, just really bittersweet. It sounds sad without being overly emphasized with the sadness like the slow version.
I don't think it's a bad thing that this version has a faster tempo, it just creates a different style. The slower version really emphasises the sadness of the story in the song, whereas this song creates the feel of how the girl in the story would come across to strangers (such as the listeners of the song). She would come across as a normal, happy girl, yet she hides a horrible life, and this song comes across a normal, happy song, yet the happy chords hide the horrible story the lyrics tell.
I like how upbeat it is. Because i realize it has a sad message but the lyrics are somewhat bittersweet and sarcastic, i mean "on a black cadillac she is landing hard, yet her parents' biggest worry is the car" that's kind of a dark joke. I think the contrast between the upbeat music and the melancholy message is what Hull was going for, but i could be wrong. Regardless of what version, the lyrics are fuckn incredible.
@hoopswwyoyo E major, C# minor, A major, B major, E major for first part, then when it changes its A major, C# minor, E major (those 3 twice) then A major, C# minor, E major, power chord B, Power chord A, A major, B major. That's how it is in standard tuning, at least. He might be down a half step or something though, I'm not sure. I basically use the bar chords for all of those, because then it's easier to get that blank strum he does.
Doesn't come close to touching the "Nobody Sings Anymore" version. The vocals are good, as Andy is a great singer, but even the vocals aren't as good as the other. And don't get me started on the guitar part. The upbeat strumming of the chords doesn't match the complete and udder melancholy feeling of the vocal melody, especially compared to the vocal part on the other version. Still this song is beyond amazing, I'll listen to the "Nobody Sings Anymore" version till I get almost get sick of it (although I could never really get sick of it, how could anyone?) I have tremendous respect for Andy Hull as a singer and songwriter
Syd Parrott honestly I like this version more, his more depressing sounding voice with his minor notes singing along with the uppy major chords he's playing makes it mellow dramatic and morbid in a way, I love it
That is.
So beautiful.
New fave song.
All time.
Thank you!
awesome song...thnks for uploading x
You know, this honestly sounds sadder to me than the version off Nobody Sings Anymore. It doesn't really sound upbeat, just really bittersweet. It sounds sad without being overly emphasized with the sadness like the slow version.
beautiful song
i truely love this song.. i loke the slower version better though make me cry
I don't think it's a bad thing that this version has a faster tempo, it just creates a different style. The slower version really emphasises the sadness of the story in the song, whereas this song creates the feel of how the girl in the story would come across to strangers (such as the listeners of the song). She would come across as a normal, happy girl, yet she hides a horrible life, and this song comes across a normal, happy song, yet the happy chords hide the horrible story the lyrics tell.
I like how upbeat it is. Because i realize it has a sad message but the lyrics are somewhat bittersweet and sarcastic, i mean "on a black cadillac she is landing hard, yet her parents' biggest worry is the car" that's kind of a dark joke. I think the contrast between the upbeat music and the melancholy message is what Hull was going for, but i could be wrong. Regardless of what version, the lyrics are fuckn incredible.
@hoopswwyoyo
E major, C# minor, A major, B major, E major for first part, then when it changes its A major, C# minor, E major (those 3 twice) then A major, C# minor, E major, power chord B, Power chord A, A major, B major.
That's how it is in standard tuning, at least. He might be down a half step or something though, I'm not sure. I basically use the bar chords for all of those, because then it's easier to get that blank strum he does.
@RedRoomKids thats the main thing but at the end when he just say la la he use another chord instead of A at the beginning
is this on itunes?? cause i dont think i can find it
does anyone know the chords for this? :)
@brittbratt89101 Man i wish i could say that.
Doesn't come close to touching the "Nobody Sings Anymore" version. The vocals are good, as Andy is a great singer, but even the vocals aren't as good as the other. And don't get me started on the guitar part. The upbeat strumming of the chords doesn't match the complete and udder melancholy feeling of the vocal melody, especially compared to the vocal part on the other version. Still this song is beyond amazing, I'll listen to the "Nobody Sings Anymore" version till I get almost get sick of it (although I could never really get sick of it, how could anyone?) I have tremendous respect for Andy Hull as a singer and songwriter
Most agreed Syd.
Syd Parrott honestly I like this version more, his more depressing sounding voice with his minor notes singing along with the uppy major chords he's playing makes it mellow dramatic and morbid in a way, I love it
:'(
urghh i hate this version! the other one is more powerful
Dude, how did you get our hands on this rare album? I want it!