Zach Bryan - Purple Gas Chords

[Intro]
  C               F     C
e|-------------0------1----0----|
B|---------1----------1----1----|
G|-----------0----0h2------0----|
D|----0h2---------3--------2----|
A|-3--------------------3-------|
E|------------------------------|
 
h = hammer on
 
 
[Verse 1]
C                   F      C
I've got plates for purple gas
               F       C
'Bout the only break I catch
                 F       C
But I am not the kind of man
                         F      C
To blame the dealer on a losin' hand
                 F     C
Have a lone star in my eye
                        F           C
The darker the sky, the brighter it shines
                    F      C
Pumpjack checks and bailer twine
                      F       C
A ton of a grit or maybe it's spite
 
 
[Chorus]
    Dm                               F
And if I weren't a flatland boy, I'd say I'd have a hill
  Dm                               F
A hill that I will die upon if the climb don't get me killed
   Dm                             F
If there were such heights around here for a guy to lay his pride
   Dm                   C         F             C
Maybe I'd rest before I died if I weren't a flatland boy
     F                  C
If I weren't a flatland boy
 
 
[Verse 2]
               F             C
I hammer down, hair straight back
                               F        C
The world blurs past, tell me, how's it that
           F         C
My horizon line's static?
                      F      C
I guess at least it's a sure bet
                        F         C
Was taught not to throw the first fist
                              F             C
But if you take a hit, finish that son of a b**ch
                     F              C
In a life havin' the upper hand's a myth
                                 F           C
Your only fightin' chance is too stubborn to quit
 
 
[Chorus]
    Dm                               F
And if I weren't a flatland boy, I'd say I'd have a hill
  Dm                               F
A hill that I will die upon if the climb don't get me killed
   Dm                             F
If there were such heights around here for a guy to lay his pride
   Dm                   C         F             C
Maybe I'd rest before I died if I weren't a flatland boy
     F                  C
If I weren't a flatland boy
 
 
[Verse 3]
                   F          C
Retired rail ties, point nine wire
                    F       C
Neighbor kid on the fencing pliers
                 F    C
Fargo that turns over fine
                      F       C
At forty below if you cuss it right
               F       C
A sly thumb of Rye sometimes
                           F     C
Keep a bottle hid with the Bio-Mycin
                               F     C
You can dull the edge, you can look ahead
          Dm                       C
But can't get there, it goes on forever
       Dm              C
Oh, it just goes on forever
              Dm                       C    F C
You keep your head down, it goes on forever
 
 
[Outro]
                        F      C
But I've got plates for purple gas
                    F      C
I've got plates for purple gas






How to play "Purple Gas" on guitar

[Intro]
- Chords: C and F.
- Fingerpicking: Use the tabs supplied. Use hammer-ons for the highlighted notes.
- Nuances: Play the intro carefully to verify that the hammer-ons are clear and audible.

[Verse 1.]
- Chords: C and F.
- Strumming: Use downstrokes to achieve a consistent, reflecting rhythm. 
- Nuances: Emphasize the transition from C to F, enabling the chords to ring loudly.
- Focus: Leave space between the chords to highlight the tale.

[Chorus]
- Chords are Dm, F, C.
- Strumming: Use both down and up strokes to enhance dynamism.
Emphasize the downbeat.
- Nuances: Describe the emotional buildup in the chorus. Allow the chords to
reflect the lyrical emphasis.

[Verse 2.]
- Chords: C and F.
- Strumming is similar to Verse 1. Maintain a constant rhythm with your downstrokes.
- Nuances: Concentrate on the narrative. Use softer strums for introspective lines
and harder strums for forceful sections.

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

[Verse 3.]
- Chords are C, F, Dm.
- Strumming: Use steady downstrokes to emphasize storytelling.
- Nuances: Emphasize the lyrical depth. Use the Dm chord to create tension and release.

[Outro]
- Chords: C and F.
- Strumming: Gradually slow down to a meditative ending. 
- Nuances: Let the final chord ring out to make a lasting impact.

Common blunders include rushing through fingerpicking at the introduction.
Practice patiently to get it clean.
- Not altering strumming intensity, which is essential for expressing the song's emotion.
- Ignoring the poetic flow, which is essential in Zach Bryan's storytelling.

Song facts and artist information:
"Purple Gas" explores the raw and introspective characteristics of rural living.
The song's lyrics explore themes of resilience, suffering, and the search for meaning.
Zach Bryan, an emerging country musician, is known for his raw, emotive narrative
and genuine voice. His music frequently draws on personal experiences,
engaging strongly with listeners.