Oasis - Wonderwall Chords

[Intro]
Em   G   D   A7sus4
Em   G   D   A7sus4
Em   G   D   A7sus4
Em   G   D   A7sus4
 
 
[Verse 1]
Em       G
Today is gonna be the day
              D                  A7sus4
That they're gonna throw it back to you
Em          G
By now you should've somehow
    D                A7sus4
Realised what you gotta do
 
Em                   G
I don't believe that anybody
 D           A7sus4              C D  A7sus4  A7sus4
Feels the way I do about you now
 
 
[Verse 2]
Em           G
Backbeat the word is on the street
          D                 A7sus4
That the fire in your heart is out
Em              G
I'm sure you've heard it all before
          D             A7sus4
But you never really had a doubt
Em                   G       D
I don't believe that anybody feels
           A7sus4            Em  G  D  A7sus4
The way I do about you now
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]
     C                D            Em
And all the roads we have to walk are winding
     C                D                Em
And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
 C              D
There are many things that I would
G       D      Em
Like to say to you
       D      A7sus4
But I don't know how
 
 
[Chorus]
         C    Em  G
Because maybe
        Em                   C        Em  G
You're gonna be the one that saves me?
     Em   C  Em  G
And after all
                Em  C  Em  G   Em
You're my wonderwall
 
 
[Verse 3]
Em        G
Today was gonna be the day
             D                  A7sus4
But they'll never throw it back to you
Em         G
By now you should've somehow
    D                    A7sus4
Realised what you're not to do
Em                   G
I don't believe that anybody
D            A7sus4
Feels the way I do
           Em  G  D  A7sus4
About you now
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]
     C                  D              Em
And all the roads that lead you there are winding
     C                   D             Em
And all the lights that light the way are blinding
 C              D                  G       D      Em
There are many things that I would like to say to you
       D      A7sus4
But I don't know how
 
 
[Chorus]
        C    Em  G
I said maybe
        Em                   C        Em  G
You're gonna be the one that saves me?
     Em   C  Em  G
And after all
           Em   C   Em  G  Em
You're my wonderwall
        C             Em   G
I said maybe (I said maybe)
        Em                   C        Em  G
You're gonna be the one that saves me?
     Em   C  Em  G
And after all
           Em   C   Em  G  Em
You're my wonderwall
        C             Em   G
I said maybe (I said maybe)
        Em                   C               Em      G
You're gonna be the one that saves me? (that saves me)
        Em                   C               Em      G
You're gonna be the one that saves me? (that saves me)
        Em                   C               Em      G  Em
You're gonna be the one that saves me? (that saves me)
 
 
[Solo]
e|--------3-0----|
B|-1-0-1---------|
G|---------------|
D|---------------|   x8
A|---------------|
E|---------------|







How to play "Wonderwall" by Oasis on guitar

[Introduction]
- Chords are Em, G, D, A7sus4.
- Strumming: Begin with a consistent down-up-down-up sequence.
Repeat the sequence four times.

[Verse 1.]
- Chords are Em, G, D, A7sus4.
- Strumming: Follow a down-down-up-up-down-up sequence.
Keep a steady rhythm.
- Nuances: Strumming softly highlights the phrase "Today is gonna be the day".
Increase the tension as the verse progresses.

[Verse 2.]
- Chords are Em, G, D, A7sus4.
- Strumming: Continue in the same pattern. Concentrate on seamless transitions.
- Nuances: Strike "Backbeat the word is on the street" with a slightly stronger strum.

[Pre-Chorus]
- Chords are C, D, Em, G.
- Strumming: Follow a down-down-up-up-down-up sequence.
Keep a constant rhythm.
- Nuances: Strumming more dynamically emphasizes the shift to
"all the roads we have to walk".

[Chorus]
- Chords: C, Em, G, Em.
- Strumming: Make your strumming pattern more dynamic (down-up-down-up).
Express the emotional climax of "Because Maybe."
- Nuances: Strumming more powerfully emphasizes "You're my wonderwall".

[Verse 3.]
- Chords are Em, G, D, A7sus4.
- Strumming: Return to verse pattern. Maintain seamless transitions.
- Nuances: Adjust the strumming intensity to match the story when focusing on
reflective lines like "Today was gonna be the day".

[Pre-Chorus]:
- Follow the same pattern as the first pre-chorus.

[Chorus]:
- Follow the same pattern as in the first chorus.

[Bridge]
- Chords are Em, G, D, A7sus4, C, Em, G.
- Strumming: Use a steady strumming pattern. Let the chords ring forth.
- Nuances: Strumming harder and more violently emphasizes dramatic lines like
"You're gonna be the one that saves me".

[Chorus]
- Repeat the chorus pattern, focusing on the lyrics.

[Outro solo]
- Tabs:
e|------3-0----|
B|-1-0-1---------|
G|---------------| x8
D|---------------|
A|---------------|
E|---------------|


- Strumming: Strike the tabs with a consistent rhythm. Allow each note to ring out.

[Common Mistakes]
- Rushing chord transitions: Work gently to ensure smooth transitions.
- Strumming too aggressively: Strumming intensity should be balanced to
match the feel of the song.
- Timing: Use a metronome if necessary to maintain a consistent rhythm.

[Song Facts]
Oasis released "Wonderwall" in 1995 on the album "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?"
The song quickly became one of the band's most popular songs, thanks to its catchy
tune and thoughtful lyrics. It expresses a desire for someone who is regarded as
a rescuer or "wonderwall."

[Artist's Bio]
Oasis, a rock band founded in 1991 in Manchester, England, is led by brothers
Liam and Noel Gallagher. They had enormous popularity in the 1990s with songs
such as "Wonderwall," "Don't Look Back in Anger," and "Champagne Supernova."
Oasis, known for their dynamic music and the Gallagher brothers' frequent feuds,
is still regarded as one of the defining bands of the Britpop era.