Iration - One way track
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Tuning:
F (11233x)
Am (01220x)
Em (000220)
Dm (x577765)
C (x35553)
Super easy and sounds great.
About the strum pattern: I play this song with what I think of as a "typical" reggae finger picking
pattern.
The root note is played with the thumb, then the pointer finger flicks down quickly to play the rest of the
chord. Immediately after that, the strings are muted with the palm and the fingers on the fretboard release
pressure to stop the strings from buzzing. This creates a crisp stop.
F: In this song, after playing the F chord three times the "typical" way, on the fourth time before switching
to Am, there's a twist. The thumb plays the root note AND the string below, then the pointer finger flicks
both down and up.
Am: Am is played with the typical pattern once, then the second time before transitioning to Em, the pointer
finger flicks both down and up.
Em: Hit Em with the typical pattern twice. Now head back to F and repeat until the bridge.
The bridge has different chords (Dm and C) but is still played with the typical pattern.
It takes work to train your fingers to move like this, but it will serve you well if you're learning other
reggae-type songs. You're also developing new neuronal circuits in your brain, so go you.
The best practice is to listen to the song a bunch and keep trying, even when it feels like you'll never get
it. Here's an acoustic version of the song. Good luck!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-ttYA_XvuI
FSmoke trails and old wives' tales whispered in the Amhills where the west was Emwon
FIt's been a long time coming can't tell where I Amstart and where I am doneEm
FMaybe it's best if we stop thinking
AmLately I feel my dEmoubt sinking
FYou're not sure but my heart is pure and I Amgotta let you know someEmthing
My Flove is a one way track
We can hop aAmboard and not look Emback
My love can Fhurt or set you free
Just turn a blind Ameye to realityEm
My love can
FLove is a one way track
Speeding down the rAmails and I can't turn Emback
My love can't Fgive you guarantees
Just close your Ameyes and come with meEm
FI've always been the one lost in a dream when I Amshould've been seriousEm
FYou've always been the type to hold back even thAmough you were curious Em
FMaybe it's best if we stop drinking
AmBut we can never let the Emdoubt sink in
FI'm not sure and it might be the cure but I Amgotta let you know someEmthing
My Flove is a one way track
We can hop aAmboard and not look Emback
My love can Fhurt or set you free
Just turn a blind Ameye to realityEm
My love can
FLove is a one way track
Speeding down the rAmails and I can't turn Emback
My love can't Fgive you guarantees
Just close your Ameyes and come with meEm
DmWe're too far gone
CIt's too right to go wrong
DmSo get on board
CWhatever you feel you act on
DmIt's a one way track
CAnd no we can't turn back
DmHeaded out straight never hesitate
CAnd I don't have to tell you that
My Flove is a one way track
We can hop aAmboard and not look Emback
My love can Fhurt or set you free
Just turn a blind Ameye to realityEm
My love can
FLove is a one way track
Speeding down the rAmails and I can't turn Emback
My love can't Fgive you guarantees
Just close your Ameyes and come with meEm