WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Zach Bryan - 28 Chords | Version #1
[Intro]
| G | Dmaj7 | Em | C |
| G | Dmaj7 | Em | C |
| G | Dmaj7 | Em | C |
| G | Dmaj7 | Em | C |
| G | Dmaj7 | Em | C |
| G | Dmaj7 | Em | C |
[Verse]
G Dmaj7 Em C
You took a train to the south side of Boston,
G Dmaj7 Em C
You showed me where your old man stayed,
G Dmaj7 Em C
Took 28 years of blood I was lost in,
G Dmaj7 Em C
To feel loved on my own birthday,
G Dmaj7 Em C
I always felt like I’s in between something,
G Dmaj7 Em C
Like home and somewhere far away,
G Dmaj7 Em C
But tonight on the west side in a bar out in Brooklyn,
G Dmaj7 Em C
I saw tears outline your face,
[Chorus]
Em D
How lucky are we?
G C
It’s been a hell of a week, but we’re all grown now,
Em D G
There’s smoke seeping out, of your bloody teeth,
C
But you’re home somehow,
[Break]
| Em | D | G | C |
| Em | D | G | C |
[Verse]
G Dmaj7 Em C
I’ll be upstairs with the guitar I’s given,
G Dmaj7 Em C
When I was barely fourteen,
G Dmaj7 Em C
When did McGlinchey’s get so damn crowded,
G Dmaj7 Em C
And why are the crowds so damn green?
G Dmaj7 Em C
I lost my mind on the streets of the city,
G Dmaj7 Em C
Maybe I lost all hope too,
G Dmaj7 Em C
Took 28 years of blood pumping through me,
G Dmaj7 Em C
To get to this evening with you,
[Chorus]
Em D
How lucky are we?
G C
It’s been a hell of a week, but we’re all grown now,
Em D G
There’s smoke seeping out, of the bar down the street
C
But we’re home somehow,
[Solo 1]
| Em | D | G | C |
| Em | D | G | C |
[Chorus]
Em D
How lucky are we?
G C
It’s been a hell of a week, but we’re all grown now,
Em D G
There’s smoke seeping out, of the bar down the street
C
But we’re home somehow,
[Solo 2]
| Em | D | G | C |
| Em | D | G | C |
[Outro]
G Dmaj7 Em C
You took a train to the south side of Boston,
G Dmaj7 Em C
You showed me where your whole heart stayed,
G Dmaj7 Em C
Took twenty-eight years of blood pumpin' through me,
G Dmaj7 Em C
To feel loved on my own birthday
How to play "28" by Zach Bryan on guitar
[Intro] Chords: G, Dmaj 7, Em, C
- To play G, press the 3rd fret of the low E string, the 2nd fret of the A string,
and the 3rd frets of the high E and B strings.
- To play Dmaj7, press the second fret on the G, B, and upper E strings.
- Em is played by pushing the 2nd fret on the A and D strings.
- To play C, press the first fret of the B string, second fret of the D string,
and third fret of the A string.
Strumming sequence:
- A down, down, up, up, down, up sequence creates a comfortable feel.
- Emphasize each measure's opening beat.
Chords for this verse include G, Dmaj7, Em, and C.
- Use the same chord shapes and strumming style as in the introduction.
- Emphasize transitions to highlight melodic changes.
Chords: Em, D, G, and C.
- Em is played by pushing the 2nd fret on the A and D strings.
- To play D, press the 2nd fret of the G string, 3rd fret of the B string,
and 2nd fret of the high E string.
- Strumming with focus on the downbeats produces a powerful rhythm.
[Break] Chords: Em, D, G, C
- Stick to the same chord structures and strumming pattern as the chorus.
- Concentrate on creating seamless transitions between chords.
[Solo 1]
- Chords: Em, D, G, C.
- Repeat the chorus's chord progression.
- Match the vibe of the solo with a more expressive strumming pattern.
- Chords: Em, D, G, and C.
- Continue to use the same chord shapes and strumming style.
- Emphasize the chord changes in order to showcase the engaging melody.
[Solo 2]
- Chords: Em, D, G, C.
- Repeat the chorus's chord progression.
- Keep a consistent and expressive strumming pattern.
[Outro]
- Chords are G, Dmaj7, Em, C.
- For the outro, repeat the strumming rhythm employed in the verse and chorus.
- Let the chord ring out on a single downstroke of G to end the song.
Common Mistakes:
- Verify that every string rings properly. Firmly and precisely push each fret.
- To maintain the flow of the piece, practice your chord transitions.
- Pay close attention to rhythm. Maintain a consistent speed throughout the song.
Zach Bryan's song "28" explores personal growth, self-discovery, and the search
for love. The lyrics depict a journey through life experiences, including times of
vulnerability and realization.
Zach Bryan, an American singer-songwriter, is noted for his raw and expressive
lyrics that combine country and folk elements. His music explores themes of love,
grief, and the human condition, which resonate emotionally with his audience.