Rivermaya - Ambulansya Chords

FM7             C
Hindi na tayo gagalaw
FM7             C
Hindi na tayo aabante
FM7             C
Ano kaya ang dahilan
FM7                        C    E
Construction ba o mero ng Nagsalpukan

FM7  C
FM7  C E

FM7                  C
Buti na lang may parating
FM7               C       E
Ayan naririnig ko na sa hangin
FM7                    C
Sirenang sasagip sa ' tin
FM7          C   E
Tabi-tabi po

Chorus:
FM7        C
Ambulansya
FM7        C E
Ambulansya

Verse:
FM7                   C
'Sang binatilyo ang sakay
FM7                     C     E
Akap ng nobya ngunit walang malay
FM7                       C
Mahal niya ang magulang niya
FM7                       C  E
Nais niya lamang sanang lumipad
FM7                C
Ortigas,sucat at libis
FM7                C E
Sino ang hari ng bilis
FM7                 C
Malayo pa ang ospital
FM7             C         E
Sino ang hari, sino ang hari

Chorus:
FM7       C
Ambulansya
FM7       C E
Ambulansya


Verse:(Same as Verse)
FM7                                  
Ha la, sige, tutukan mo
C
Pinasingit mo ta's hinarangan mo
FM7
Kunwari'y kasama ka
C                 E
Kunwari'y sasama ka
FM7
Sa wakas tayo'y lumaya rin
C
Sa wakas tayo'y tumutulin


Chorus:
FM7      C
Ambulansya
FM7      C E
Ambulansya

Verse:(Same as Verse)
FM7                   
Ks asabi mo palang na ang galing mo talaga
C
Biglang kumabig ang ambulansya
FM7                  
Hesusmaryosep, sa gitna ng kalsada
C                      E
Eighteen-wheeler ang kabalandra
FM7                   
Tapak ng preno tapakan mo
C
'Di kakayanin, simutin mo

FM7                   
Pikit lang tayo
C              E
Pikit lang tayo
FM7                   C
Pa rang wala kong nadama
FM7                     C
Parang wala kong narinig
FM7                     C
Halik ng bubog sa pisngi
FM7                     C
Tuhog ng bakal sa bungo
FM7                   
Hindi na tayo gagalaw
Hindi na tayo gagalaw



How to play "Ambulansya" on guitar

Chord Progression and Strumming:
- The song uses FM7 and C throughout most parts, adding an E in certain phrases.
- Use a calm strumming pattern of down-down-up-up-down-up to match the narrative style.

Intro and Verses:
- Begin with the chord progression FM7 to C, repeating it and introducing E on the last C of each cycle.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to reflect the song's storytelling approach.

Chorus:
- The chorus follows the same chord pattern as the verses, with the addition of E to transition back.
- Strumming here can be slightly more pronounced to emphasize the urgency in the chorus lyrics.

Bridge:
- The bridge section breaks into storytelling, with no change in the chord structure but focuses on narrative delivery.
- Here, play softly to allow the lyrics to stand out, using minimalistic strumming.

Common Mistakes:
- Losing the rhythm between the FM7 and C transitions, which is crucial for keeping the song's flow.
- Overstrumming during the narrative parts which can overshadow the lyrics.

General Tips:
- Ensure clean chord transitions, especially when adding the E chord, to maintain musical coherence.
- Practice the song's dynamics by varying strumming intensity between the verses and chorus.

Lyrics Meaning:
- "Ambulansya" delves into the hectic and often chaotic scenes on the roads, metaphorically discussing life's unpredictability
  and the urgency we often find ourselves in. It captures moments of crisis and the communal rush towards or away from emergencies.