Welcome to Tuesday/First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea! Each week, one blogger posts the opening paragraph from a book they chose based on its description at its start.
An arresting way to draw readers in, this gives an immediate indication of the tone of the book.
1. Fmaj7
The F major seventh chord (also referred to as Fmaj7, FMaj7 or F7) consists of four notes – F, A, C and E – and can serve as an effective replacement for A minor chords in many songs.
Fingering wise, Fmaj7 chord is easy for beginner guitarists to pick up since its shape resembles that of C chord. Furthermore, its shape can easily be moved between any other maj7 chord. Sonically speaking, Fmaj7 strikes a balance between calmness and explosive power–listen to Rush’s “Closer to the Heart” for an example of this soundscape!
2. F#m
F#m) chord is a ubiquitous chord found in many famous musicians’ songwriting repertoires. This chord combines 1st, flat 3rd and 5th intervals from F# minor scale for an emotional soundscape.
To play this chord, place the ring finger of your left hand over each string’s second fret and barre it. As this requires four strings to be barred at once, additional practice may be needed before mastering this technique.
Be mindful that sharp symbols increase pitch by half steps and flat symbols decrease it; F#m corresponds enharmonically with G flat minor.
3. C
C, a common borrowed chord, can add suspenseful tension at the end of pre-chorus or chorus lines that use an ii before transitioning into chorus or last line of song. It creates an impression of impending change to listeners while making transition easier and building suspense; please remember these chords are only interpretations and not exact transcriptions of original tune.
4. G
When used at the end of a pre-chorus or chorus, borrowing chords often signal something important is about to occur. In this song we hear an ii chord taking over for the initial I chord – an effect created by its arrival on a strong beat in bar two and its duration being double that of other chords around it; furthermore it gives it more of a waning effect than its surrounding ones. All lyrics and music herein provided are for educational and personal noncommercial use only and should not be copied without express prior written authorization from their owners or creators. All rights belong solely with them their owners or their original creators unless otherwise indicated.
5. E
Daryl Hall & John Oates’ When the Morning Comes is an AABA structure with a minor II V I progression in C. The B part begins on Ebmaj7 as its relative major and changes through Ebm7 to Fm7 before ending on G7b9. This straightforward progression can be used for softly jamming over gently as in an early morning sunrise – see the strumming pattern for reference below (2023 ChordU). All content provided herein is subject to copyright law and intended solely for educational and non-commercial non-commercial non-commercial non-commercial purposes (2023 ChordU). All chord charts represent interpretation of songs provided herein by author(s). 2023 ChordU
6. D
Daryl Hall & John Oates’ when the morning comes chords are more complex than some of their other songs, following an AABA structure with two substitutions for Cm7 in the B part (Gm7 and Dm7) to provide more interest than just playing Cm7 all of the time – an excellent song to learn how chords can change the sound of any song! This song offers great practice for exploring how you can alter its sound by changing just one chord at a time.
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7. F#m
Sharp (denoted as F#) increases the pitch of a note by half step while flat (denoted as Gb) lowers it by the same amount.
This song uses an F#m voicing that sits higher up on the neck, which may prove challenging for beginners to play. But its gorgeous shape will sound good with both lower voicings of this chord as well.
F#m chord is an invaluable way to add drama and depth to songs. Plus, its versatility makes it great fun for playing around campfires with friends!
When the Morning Comes marks A Great Big World’s debut track from their sophomore album. This upbeat and confident tune plays out similarly to Is There Anyone Out There? but has an more positive and engaging atmosphere overall.
Key of B Major
Daryl Hall and John Oates’ When the Morning Comes is an emotionally stirring song that captures feelings of disappointment while offering hope for new beginnings. Its powerful melody and moving lyrics have touched listeners around the world. However, this particular track from Hall & Oates may prove more complex for beginner guitarists; its chord voicings and strumming patterns may be unfamiliar; furthermore it uses B major as its chord progression (check out our B Major Chord Cheat Sheet to gain further knowledge! ).
Intro
Smash Mouth’s When the Morning Comes is an iconic single from their album Astro Lounge. Released in 1999 as a follow-up to All Star, it reached #11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 as well as reaching top ten status across Canada, Iceland and New Zealand. Written by Hoyt Axton and Daryl Hall & John Oates (who also recorded Abandoned Luncheonette opener under same title), When the Morning Comes was one of their biggest international hits and achieved top 10 status across these territories as well.
When the Morning Comes is written in the key of B Major. According to Theorytab database, this song key ranks eighth most frequently among Major keys and 12th overall.
Verse 1
David wrote the beautiful Psalm 30 to express his thanks and appreciation to God for His deliverance, while serving as a reminder for anyone going through difficult times that joy will eventually arrive in the morning. According to Scripture: ‘For his anger is but for a moment and his favor lasts a lifetime; though weeping may linger for the nighttime hours, joy always arrives with dawn” (NASB).
The verse employs the B7 chord to produce a soothing sound. To play this chord, place your index finger on the second fret of A string and your middle finger on fifth fret of D string and put your index finger there first before moving it across all five frets of D string with middle finger over fifth fret of A string and fourth fret of D string respectively.
Verse 2
Psalm 30:5 describes when morning comes as being the time when God shows His mercy by turning mourning into dancing – such as when Joseph, after being sold into slavery by his brothers and thrown in jail by them all, saved both family and nation through God’s mercy. This phrase captures this theme perfectly. Weeping may last but for a night; shouts of joy come in the morning!” This passage captures biblical restoration and renewal with its reminder that His mercy and joy come every morning! Joseph himself stands as living proof. This verse reminds us all that God always comes through. His love brings healing. His joy turns mourning into dancing! This reminds us all that His mercy and joy bring renewal; weeping may last but for one night but shouts of joy come in the morning! This biblical passage describes its biblical theme of restoration and renewal: it reminding us us that His joy will turn mourning into dancing! As seen through Joseph’s story wherein his brothers sold into slavery but ultimately saved his family and nation from corruption by leading them all out from slavery to save his family as well.
Verse 3
Hebrew’s word for evening and morning are similar; “ereb” stands in for evening while “boker” denotes morning, emphasizing the transition from darkness into clarity and light. This transition signifies moving from uncertainty and darkness towards clarity and light; believers should start their day communicating with God in prayer as this creates an important spiritual foundation for their day ahead.
Psalm 30:5 provides hope during times of hardship or sorrow that joy will return and our troubles will end soon.
Verse 4
Transition from night to morning symbolizes hope and renewal, making this verse especially encouraging for those experiencing hardship, as it affirms God’s merciful hand will triumph over sorrow. Additionally, God can turn mourning into dancing and darkness into light.
Psalm 30:5 provides comforting words when times get rough: weeping may last until morning comes; joy will surely come soon afterward. Remember when the going gets tough that God’s anger lasts only momentarily while His favor lasts forever.
Chorus
Written in a major key, this classic country song inspires resilience and hope in times of hardship. Its soulful melody and lyrics have connected with listeners around the globe. Learn to play it using these chords, then experiment with different voicings until you find one that feels right to you. When Morning Comes is more complex than most Hall & Oates songs in terms of chord-bass melodies; for more information regarding its preferred key see our B Major Chord Cheat Sheet. When Morning Comes is an anthem that speaks of healing, hope, and redemption than most Hall & Oates songs are.