Zach Bryan - Bass Boat Chords

[Intro]
 
Am G C F
Am G C F
Am G C F
Am G C F
 
 
[Verse 1]
   Am      G        C         F
My old man bought a big bass boat
       Am            G         C      F
When I think of that summer of hope I choke
      Am         G              C              F
Cause even if we didn’t catch a little bit of something
     Am        G           C            F
We’d park that boat by the bluff at the days inn
        Am           G            C          F
I got a need to find trouble when things are alright,
  Am       G           C       F
I pine for pain in the morning light
    Am           G            C       F
And even with my baby sitting next to me
      Am       G         C       Am
I’m a self sabotaging suicide machine
 
 
[Chorus]
           Am     G      C
And you’re going, going, going
 C
Til the Lord calls you home in,
     G                                  F
Your work boots and your worn coveralls
           Am         G          C
And you’ll show them, show them, show them
          C
With your high collateral loan on
     G                                         F
That home where your children play with dolls
 
 
 
[Instrumental]
Am G C F
Am G C F
 
 
[Verse 2]
             Am          G             C        F
Cause I was raised by a woman who was hardly impressed
      Am         G         C          F
And I carry that sh*t real deep in my chest
       Am           G            C       F
Cause I ain’t ever been one for cheap excuses,
     Am            G             C              F
And apologies have always been a little late or useless
           Am           G             C              F
But if you give me four minutes and a little ‘bit of time,
     Am            G       C             F
I’ll make them old days an old friend of mine
    Am            G             C        F
And I can talk to God and I can pray all day
        Am         G                  C           F
But you can’t heal something that you never raised
 
 
[Chorus]
           Am     G      C
And you’re going, going, going
 C
On Thanksgiving day
           G                           F
when you’re sneaking off to drink some alcohol,
           Am         G          C
And you’ll show them, show them, show them
             C
While you’re kissing all the knees of
G                                  F
Every scr*pe and every bloody fall
 
 
[Instrumental]
Am G C F
Am G C F]
 
 
[Outro]
   Am      G        C         F
My old man bought a big bass boat
       Am            G         C      F
When I think of that summer of hope I choke
      Am         G              C              F
Cause even if we didn’t catch a little bit of something
     Am        G           C            F
We’d park that boat by the bluff at the days end





How to play "Bass Boat" on guitar

[Intro]
- Chords: Am, G, C, F.
- Strumming: To create a thoughtful mood, begin with slow downstrokes.
- Nuances: Emphasize the transition from Am to G, allowing each chord to reverberate.

[Verse 1].
- Chords: Am, G, C, F.
- Strumming: Continue with downstrokes, keeping a steady rhythm.
- Emphasize lyrical content by allowing chords to breathe in between lines.
Pause slightly after "summer of hope, I choke."

[Chorus]
- Chords: Am, G, C, F.
- Strumming: Incorporate upstrokes for a more dynamic feel. Emphasize the negative.
- Nuances: Concentrate on the storytelling component. Chord changes should reflect
the words' emotional highs and lows.

[Instrumental]
- Chords: Am, G, C, F.
- Strumming: Maintain a steady pace comparable to the opener, but increase vigor
for the next verse.

[Verse 2].
- Chords: Am, G, C, F.
- Strumming: Use downstrokes to establish a consistent rhythm, like in Verse 1.
- Nuance: Vary the intensity of your strumming to convey emotional depth.
  Use softer strums for introspective lines and harder strums for more forceful sections.

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

[Outro]
- Chords: Am, G, C, F.
- Strumming: Gradually slow down for a reflective finish.
- Nuances: Let the final chord ring out for a lasting impact.

Common faults include rushing the chord transitions. Concentrate on smooth,
thoughtful transitions.
- Not altering strumming intensity, which is critical for expressing the song's emotion.
- Disregarding the narrative flow, which is critical in Zach Bryan's storytelling.

Song details and artist info:
"Bass Boat" explores nostalgia and emotional issues. The song's simple chord
structure and thoughtful lyrics deliver a meaningful message about family, regret,
and the passage of time. Zach Bryan, an emerging country performer, is known
for his honest storytelling and real voice. His music is highly personal
and resonates with listeners.