Rivermaya - Halik Sa Araw Tabs

(Intro)

Intro:  E-(Break) Guitar Solo (2X)
                E-D-G-B (4X)
                E-hold

Intro Solo Riff:

    E         D            G               B              E-hold
E|--------------------------------------------------|-----|
B|--------------------------------------------------|-----|
G|--------------------------------------------------|-----|
D|---------------------Oh2h5b~---Oh2h5-2------------|--2--|
A|--2-----Oh2h5b~----O-------------------5-2-O------|--2--|
D|--2 --O-------------------------------------------|--2--|


Verse I:

         E    B   A       D     
Pinagpapawisan sa sobrang init 

E      B       A    D       E  B       A     D       
 Hindi mapakali,     sa kaldero, sa impiyerno,

    E         B        A         D       
ang araw ay galit na galit na galit 

   E       B       A            D       
Ganyan, ganyan, ganyan lang ang buhay, 

E          B    A   D       
 minsay nakakainis,

        E          B          A             D       
kapag inabot ka ng malas ay wala ka nang ligtas, 

  E         B        A  D
maligo ka nalang ulit. 


Pre-chorus 1:


E          D         G          B      EºBºD- EºBºDºD
 Hindi na baling magbaga ang buong mundo, 



E~            D~           G~            BºC#ºDºEºF# break
 huwag lamang pare,    mag-iinit ang ulo mo. 



Chorus:

           E   B  A~                E   B  A~
Humalik sa araw,      relaks lang kayo 

           E   B  A~    E
Humalik sa araw,      daanin nyo nalang sa konting 

D           B
Rock and Roll, o! ang init!


Interlude:  E B A D, E B A~
            E B A D, E B A break


Verse 2: (Do Verse 1 pattern) E B A D
Wala nanamang eskwela, di ka b gagala? 
Panahon na para magsaya, lakwatsa, 
Lakwatsa lang ang gimik, 
Baka sakaling makahanap ng pag-ibig. 

Pre Chorus 2 (Do Pre Chorus 1 pattern)
Buong barkada?y kasama sa swimming, 
Mga problema?y lunurin, sa bote ng inumin. 

Sunog! 

Adlib:  E B A D (4X)
                Pre chorus pattern except last line

E~              D~         G~             BºC#ºDºEºF# break
 Ngiti lang oh pare, baka uminit ang ulo mo. 

Repeat Chorus
Interlude 2: E B A D, E B A~
             E B A D, 

E---                        B------
    So very hot in the Philippines


Outro: E-D-G-B (4X)
       E-E-E-E
       Use same pattern for solo


How to play "Halik Sa Araw" by Rivermaya on guitar

Tabs and Rhythmic Pattern:
The song "Halik Sa Araw" features a mix of straightforward chords and
a compelling solo riff. It employs chords E, D, G, B, and A primarily,
alongside specific riffs that enhance the rock vibe of the track.

Intro and Solo Riff:
- Start with the E chord, followed by a series of D, G, and B chords played
  four times. End with an E hold to set up for the solo riff:
    E D G B (4X)
    E hold
- The intro solo riff involves hammer-ons, bends, and straightforward fretting.
  Pay close attention to the timing and the expression of the bends:
    E|--------------------------------------------------|-----|
    B|--------------------------------------------------|-----|
    G|--------------------------------------------------|-----|
    D|---------------------0h2h5b~---0h2h5-2------------|--2--|
    A|--2-----0h2h5b~----0-------------------5-2-0------|--2--|
    E|--2 --0-------------------------------------------|--2--|

Verse Chords:
- The verse uses a repeated pattern of E, B, A, and D:
    E B A D
  These are simple open chords that you can strum with a rhythmic pattern
  that matches the vocal melody. Listen to the song to capture the exact
  rhythm, generally a mix of down and up strums:
    E: 022100
    B: x24442
    A: x02220
    D: xx0232

Pre-Chorus and Chorus:
- The pre-chorus introduces a quick change in chords, moving from E to D, G, and
  B, then back to E:
    E D G B EºBºD EºBºDºD
  These changes should be played smoothly to maintain the flow.
- The chorus simplifies the progression to E, B, and A~ (sustained A):
    E B A~ E B A~ E
  The focus here should be on letting each chord ring out to emphasize the
  relaxed theme of the lyrics.

Bridge and Interludes:
- The bridge repeats the chord progression from the verses and pre-chorus,
  adding a slight variation towards the end to prepare for the chorus.
- The interludes use the same E B A D progression, which helps to maintain
  thematic consistency throughout the song.

Outro:
- The song ends with the same progression as the intro and includes a solo
  that mirrors the introductory theme:
    E D G B (4X)
    E E E E

General Tips:
- Ensure your guitar is in standard tuning before you start.
- Practice the solo sections separately to master the nuances of the bends
  and hammer-ons.
- Maintain a relaxed strumming style to match the song's laid-back vibe.

Common Mistakes:
- Rushing through the chord changes, especially in the pre-chorus, can disrupt
  the song's rhythm.
- Not paying attention to the dynamics during the solo parts can lead to a
  less expressive performance.

Lyrics Meaning:
The song's lyrics suggest a carefree attitude towards life's heat and
stress, advocating for a more laid-back approach, symbolized by 'kissing
the sun', and finding relief in rock and roll and leisure activities.