Our Lady Peace - 4 AM | Difficulty: Novice to Intermediate, depending on how fancy you want to get; look at the footnotes for fingering instructions as well as basic chords for those who aren't ready to face down suspended chords quite yet*. Tune down 1/2 step or put a Capo on the 1st fret, because who on Earth ever -willingly- plays Cm off the nut?!** Intro: Bm, G - Gsus2, Bm, G - Gsus2 Verse 1: (start softly, and carry that vibe on through the 1st chorus) Bm G - Gsus2 I walked around my good intentions, and found that there were none Bm G - Gsus2 I blame my Father for the wasted years we hardly talked Bm G - Gsus2 I never thought I would forget this hate E G - Gsus2 Then a phone call made me realize I'm wrong Chorus: D/F# G A - Asus2 If I don't make it, know that I loved you all along D/F# G A - Asus2 Just like sunny days that we ignore because D/F# G A - Asus2 We're all dumb and jaded Cadd2 Cmaj7 A (let ring) and I hope to God I figure out what's wrong.... Verse 2: (in the song, the drums kick in here, so feel free to play a little more aggressively if you like) Bm G - Gsus2 I walked around my room not thinking, just sinking in this box Bm G - Gsus2 I blame myself for being too much like somebody else Bm G - Gsus2 Never thought I would just bend this way E G Then a phone call made me realize I'm wrong.... Chorus: D/F# G A - Asus2 If I don't make it, know that I loved you all along D/F# G A - Asus2 Just like sunny days that we ignore because D/F# G A - Asus2 We're all dumb and jaded Cadd2 Cmaj7 A and I hope to God I figure out what's wrong.... Bridge***: (you should be playing pretty heavy by this point) Bm G D/F# A - Bm G D/F# Asus2 (1 full measure per chord) Cadd2 Cmaj7 A And I hope to God I figure out what's wrong... Cadd2 Cmaj7 A And I hope to God I figure out what's wraaaaawng... Chorus: D/F# G A - Asus2 If I don't make it, know that I loved you all along D/F# G A - Asus2 Just like sunny days that we ignore because D/F# G A - Asus2 We're all dumb and jaded Cadd2 Cmaj7 Asus4 and I hope to God I figure out what's WRAAAAAIIEEYAWNG! Chorus: D/F# G A - Asus2 And if I don't make it, know that I loved you all along D/F# G A - Asus2 Just like sunny days that we ignore because D/F# G A - Asus2 We're all dumb and jaded Cadd2 (hit it hard and just let it ring) and I hope to God I figure...out... ___ FOOTNOTES: * Gsus2, Asus2/4, D/F#, Cadd2, & Cmaj7 chords are optional, but I feel they add depth and richness to the song. Note that a chord like 'A - Asus2' just indicates that you should switch to the sus2 at some point in the two measures you'll be playing the chord. It's something you just gotta feel. Although none of these chords are particularly difficult to play, the basic versions are helpfully listed underneath: _ Gsus2 | Asus2 | Asus4 | D/F# | Cadd2 | Cmaj7 (A.k.A. Em/C) e 3 0 0 x x 0 B 3 0 3 3 3 0 G 0 2 2 2 0 0 D 0 2 2 0 2 2 A 0 0 0 0 3 3 E 3 x x 2 x x - G A A D C Em <--Basic Chords __ ** Un-capo'ed, the chords are Cm, Ab, F, Eb, Bb, C#, and Fm7. I don't hold with dumb chords like D#, G#, or A#. __ *** Yes, before you complain, I know this isn't the actual bridge, but if you're trying to play the song on acoustic guitar or piano, you really need a guy behind you wailing on an electric guitar and stomping on a fuzzbox to make the actual bridge not sound neurotic and disjointed. My version flows with the song well enough that nobody I've played it for has ever noticed the difference. Bridges exist so lead guitarists can show off their soloes, whereas this version is designed to be played solo. If you have a friend who can wail, the actual bridge is: D C Bm G x4 . __ Enjoy! ~Fake
