Chasing Cars is an ideal song for beginners looking to start learning the guitar. Featuring an open G-Em-C chord progression and simple strumming pattern, it makes an excellent steppingstone.
There are two kinds of chords: open and barre (pronounced bar). With open chords, all strings must be fretted at once while barre chords allow your fingers to change shape easily between chords.
1. G C D
G, C and D chords are easy to grasp; this song features simple transitions between them as well as a down-down-up strumming pattern that requires minimal muscle strength or skill to play.
Your favorite movie soundtrack or television show may feature this memorable tune – now, you can play it for yourself! Playing will improve finger coordination and timing skills. Practice often to perfect this fun musical exercise.
2. E G
Adele’s debut single from her second album, “Chasing Pavements”, received critical acclaim for its lyrics, production, vocal performance and overall aesthetic – with critics noting her range and tone as notable aspects. It debuted and peaked at no.2 on the UK Singles Chart.
Piano, Vocal and Guitar sheet music arranged for Easy Guitar is included with lyrics and chords for fast, convenient download. High-quality digital download available.
3. F G
F G is an F note in the chromatic scale with an equally bright and sharp yet soft and gentle sound, often used as accent words or phrases. You can learn this tone on guitar through this lesson that includes lesson videos, performance playthrough videos, tabs and lyrics for Snow Patrol Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol – Chasing Cars by watching video tutorials as well as tabs and lyrics provided with each lesson video.
6. E G
Snow Patrol’s Chasing Cars sheet music for guitar is now available as a digital download! Includes chords and lyrics as well.
This lesson will demonstrate how to play the popular song Chasing Cars using only 3 simple chords on guitar – perfect for beginners who want to start learning this amazing tune! We hope that this helps get your playing started – happy chasing cars playing! xoxo
7. F G
A chord is composed of multiple notes played together. Guitarists can often create chords by simultaneously strumming more than one note on their instrument whereas woodwind and brass instruments tend to play only single notes at a time.
C, E and G form a major triad, but by doubling both second and fifth note pairs the chord becomes Csus4. This altered chord can then be further developed into Cmaj7 by adding an octave on sixth string.
8. A C
You’ve likely heard of this song, which has become an anthem for everyone searching for their dreams. All that it requires are three chords and an easy strumming pattern.
This fun song can help add variety to your repertoire, with its fun rhythm and lyrics making you feel relaxed. Additionally, beginners are often drawn to learning this song first.