Rivermaya - Never The Bright Lights Chords

Chord Pattern:

   E      A      D     B  
e------|-------|-222-|--222--|
b------|--222--|-333-|--222--|
g-111--|--222--|-222-|--333--|
D-222--|-------|-----|--333--|
A-222--|-------|-----|--222--|
E------|-------|-----|-------|
  
           E                       A 
I see the people walking down the street at night
         E                   A  
And they all look like they long for a fight
             E                    A 
It's like a dream where everybody is for sale
E                                   A
In a country where there angry and the sky is pale

     E                 
We always want something more
         A 
then we want it all

      E              
Then you can go back to your life
    A               
If that's what it's called
              E                        A
It's such a terrible fate to be young and ugly
   E                           A 
To be faced with so much uncertainty
   E                        A
To be faced with so much uncertainty
       B                    D-A
You'd better keep on your sanity (2x)

Chorus:




How to play "Never The Bright Lights" by Rivermaya on guitar

Chord Pattern:
- E, A, D, B
- This song uses basic open chords, with a focus on E and A for the verses.
- The D and B chords are mainly used in the chorus and transitions.

Verse:
- Start with the E and A chords for the lyrics:
  "I see the people walking down the street at night".
- Strum these chords with a steady rhythm, emphasizing the downstroke to
  capture the reflective tone of the lyrics.
- For "It's like a dream where everybody is for sale," continue with the E
  and A chords, ensuring the transition between these chords is smooth.

Pre-Chorus:
- "We always want something more then we want it all"
  Here, maintain the rhythm but start to build intensity to lead into the
  chorus.

Chorus:
- Introduce the B and D chords:
  "You'd better keep on your sanity".
- This part of the song should be played with more energy and volume to
  contrast with the verses.
- Use a mix of down and up strums to create a more dynamic and impactful sound.

Common Mistakes:
- Missing the transition between the verse and chorus which can confuse the
  overall structure of the song.
- Not varying the strumming dynamics between the verse and chorus, which
  can make the song sound monotonous.

General Tips:
- Listen to the song to understand the mood and how the chords fit with the
  lyrics.
- Practice the chord transitions separately before playing along with the
  song to ensure smoothness and accuracy.
- Pay attention to the strumming pattern and make sure it matches the
  energy of the lyrics, especially in the chorus.

Lyrics Meaning:
"Never The Bright Lights" discusses themes of disillusionment and societal
critique, observing the mundanity and sometimes the harsh realities of life
through the imagery of "people walking down the street at night". The song
explores the idea of wanting more from life and the struggle to maintain
sanity in a seemingly indifferent world.