----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1989 - Chris August ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tabbed by: Godfrey Yeung E-mail:godfreyyeung@gmail.com Tuning: Standard Chords used: Verses: G(1): 320xxx G(2): 330xxx A5: 577000 C5: x35500 D5: x57700 Chorus/Bridge: Cadd9: x32033 Dsus4: 320033 A7: 000233 Em7:x22033 D: xx0232* *lick when the D is used: What Chris August does (I think) ...A7 D ..... e|-3----00002320-------------------------------------------------------| B|-3----33333333-------------------------------------------------------| G|-2----22222222-------------------------------------------------------| D|---------------------------------------------------------------------| A|---------------------------------------------------------------------| E|---------------------------------------------------------------------| My own variation (A7 is played a few more times): ... A7... D..... e|-3--------202-------------------------------------------------------------| B|-3--------333-------------------------------------------------------------| G|-2--------222-------------------------------------------------------------| D|--------------------------------------------------------------------------| A|--------------------------------------------------------------------------| E|--------------------------------------------------------------------------| Refer to these videos for strumming patterns rhythm: http://youtu.be/aPjMyn029XE http://youtu.be/cqQFpKuCi-4 ************************************ Intro: G(1) and G(2) alternating. Basically 1 measure each. Repeat twice. G(1) G(2) G(1) G(2) Verse 1: G(1) G(2) Summer day 7 years old and I took a ride on my bicycle G(1) G(2) I can still feel my face against the wind G(1) A backpack full of my favorite toys G(2) Singing songs just to make some noise G(1) G(2) Is a good way for a day to begin A5 I remember when life was simple way back then G(1) G(2) A5 C5 D5 Now I'm trying to see through those eyes again, through those eyes Chorus: Cadd9 Dsus4 A7 Em7 If I could turn back time I'd go to 1989 Cadd9 Dsus4 A7 D Where every day was full of chasin? dreams Cadd9 Dsus4 A7 Em7 Yeah I may be grown up but maybe I should try Cadd9 A7 Livin? like it?s 1989 Verse 2: G(1) (1-2 measures) G(1) G(2) Deep inside this Texas heart there?s an innocence underneath the scars G(1) G(2) Waiting to be called outside to play G(1) G(2) Wanna feel like a wide eyed kid, wanna put it all back into perspective G(1) G(2) God You're great just because You're great A5 It is so uncomplicated with You here, with You here G(1) G(2) A5 C5 D5 You make the person that I once was reappear, You reverse the years [Chorus] There are different ways to transition to bridge, this is one way: Em7 Dsus4 A7 D Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4 A7 Bridge: Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4 I'm sorry that I made it something complicated A7 Em7 I am ready now it?s not too late Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4 Everyday I'm learning it's all about returning A7 Em7 I'm living my life with child-like faith Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4 I'm sorry that I made it something complicated A7 Em7 I am ready now it?s not too late Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4 Everyday I'm learning it's all about returning A7 I'm living my life like I could Cadd9 Dsus4 A7 Turn back time and go to 1989 Cadd9 Dsus4 A7 D Where every day was full of chasin? dreams Cadd9 Dsus4 A7 Em7 Yeah I may be grown up but maybe I should try Cadd9 A7 Livin? like it?s 1989 Cadd9 A7 Dsus4 I?m livin? like it?s 1989* *Endings vary too, always end on Dsus4 (G) though. Got lyrics from AZlyrics: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/chrisaugust/1989.html