MODULE 2
The INTRO
Depending on which version you listen too, there are various intro formats for this song. We will stick to a nice and simple Major / Minor / Major 7th sequence. This has been used in variations in other popular songs such as Neil Youngs, HARVEST MOON, and KISS ME by Sixpence None The Richer, to name but a few.
OPEN POSITION CHORDS
The intro section combines a two bar strumming pattern with 3 chords as follows:
If you struggle to stretch your little finger to the 4th fret when playing back and forth from the Dm to Fmaj7, try flattening down your middle finger on the C & G string of the Dm chord. This will give you a bit more room for manoeuvring that pinky to reach the 4th fret of the C string for the Fmaj7. Check out the video below for guidance. Once you have it down, simply repeat the phrase 4 times to complete the intro section. Have a listen to the audio for the rhythm.
ALTERNATIVE CHORD POSITIONS
If you find the above section a little too difficult, or you just fancy playing in an alternative position to change it up, then try starting with the F major barred at the 5th fret (like a D Major shape) as illustrated below.
FACT: Did you know that the notes of F6 chord are exactly the same notes from the Dm7 chord?
FACT: Did you know that the notes of F6 chord are exactly the same notes from the Dm7 chord?
VIDEO TUTORIAL
Watch the video below to see how you can play the intro sequences in both playing positions.
PDF DOWNLOAD
Click the button below to download a PDF version of both intro sections.
The same open chord sequence that occurs in the intro sections also appears in a few other sections of the song, so make sure you are completely familiar with it and are able to play it before moving on.