WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Last Call Chords – Lanco | Version #1
[Intro]
G D Am C G D Am C
[Verse 1]
G D Am C
This dive is packed tonight
G D Am C
Five-buck shots, two-dollar domestic lights
G D Asus4 C
The band only has a couple more
G D Am C
Wouldn't know it by lookin' at the crowded dance floor
[Verse 2]
G D Am C
There's college kids and businessmen
G D Am C
Some rowdy mothers, ex-lovers and some new best friends
G D
Nowhere to go next
Am C
Get a ride or get left
G D
Some will go home and all the rest
C
All the rest
[Chorus]
G D Am
Lookin' for love at last call
C G D Am
Where happily ever never happens at all
C G D Am C
Lookin' to hold somebody tight long after midnight, and
G D C
Swear it ain't the alcohol
G D Am C
Just lookin' for love at last call
[Verse 3]
G D Am7 C
They're playin' "Closing Time"
G D Am7 C
A beautiful blonde is talkin' to just her type
G D Am7 C
They'll buy another round
G D C
Toast to forever and what they found
[Chorus]
G D Am
Lookin' for love at last call
C G D Am
Where happily ever never happens at all
C G D Am C
Lookin' to hold somebody tight long after midnight, and
G D C
Swear it ain't the alcohol
G D Am
Just lookin' for love at last call
C G D Am
[Bridge]
C Em
Ain't we all?
C
Ain't we all?
[Verse 4]
G D Am C
Bartender turns up the lights
G D Am C
She sees it almost every night
G D Am C
She counts her tips and she don't judge
G D C
'Cause in a way, yeah, all of us
[Chorus]
G D Am
Lookin' for love at last call
C G D Am
Where happily ever never happens at all
C G D Am C
Lookin' to hold somebody tight long after midnight, and
G D C
Swear it ain't the alcohol
G D C
Just lookin' for love at last call
G D C
Lookin' for love at last call
[Outro]
G D C
Lookin' for love at last call
G D C
Lookin' for love at last call
Am
Ain't we all?
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How to play "Last Call" [Chords|Tabs] on guitar
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Song Overview:
Key: A (Capo on 2nd fret)
Difficulty: Beginner
Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
Capo: 2nd fret
Tempo: 96 bpm
Chords Used:
- G (320003)
- D (xx0232)
- Am (x02210)
- C (x32010)
- Asus4 (x02230)
- Am7 (x02010)
- Em (022000)
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Strumming Pattern:
Strumming: 96 bpm
Suggested pattern: Down, Down-Up, Down-Up, Down
Count: 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
Focus on smooth, steady timing and even dynamics.
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Sections Breakdown:
[Intro]
- Chord Progression: G - D - Am - C (x2)
- Play softly, focusing on clean chord transitions.
[Verse 1]
- Chord Progression: G - D - Am - C
G - D - Am - C
G - D - Asus4 - C
- Keep the strumming light to match the storytelling tone.
[Verse 2]
- Chord Progression: G - D - Am - C (x3)
G - D - C
- Maintain a steady rhythm, emphasizing transitions.
[Chorus]
- Chord Progression: G - D - Am - C
G - D - Am
C - G - D - Am - C
G - D - C
- Increase strumming energy slightly for an emotional lift.
[Verse 3]
- Chord Progression: G - D - Am7 - C (x3)
G - D - C
- Keep the tone reflective, preparing for the chorus.
[Bridge]
- Chord Progression: C - Em - C
- Play softly, letting the Em chord add emotional depth.
- Highlight the lyric "Ain't we all?"
[Verse 4]
- Chord Progression: G - D - Am - C (x3)
G - D - C
- Gradually increase dynamics to build into the final chorus.
[Chorus]
- Repeat the main chorus progression with full strumming.
- Add slight pauses to emphasize key lines.
[Outro]
- Chord Progression: G - D - C (x2)
Am
- Slow down the strumming for a reflective ending.
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Common Mistakes:
- Missing transitions between G and D: Practice this pairing slowly.
- Fumbling Asus4: Use a light touch to emphasize its unique sound.
- Keeping tempo: Count the rhythm aloud while practicing.
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General Tips:
- Ensure the capo is secure at the 2nd fret to avoid buzzing.
- Practice each chord separately before combining into progressions.
- Use lighter picks to achieve a smoother strumming tone.
- Slow down the strumming if 96 bpm feels too fast at first.
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Song Facts:
"Last Call" by LANCO, from their 2025 album *We're Gonna Make It*,
depicts the vibrant yet bittersweet atmosphere of a closing-time
bar scene. It captures the universal longing for connection,
blending relatable storytelling with country instrumentation.
The song paints vivid imagery of characters in a crowded bar,
seeking love or solace in fleeting moments. LANCO's signature
acoustic-driven sound and emotionally charged lyrics make it a
standout track on the album.
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Song Meaning:
"Last Call" reflects on the shared human need for connection and
comfort. The lyrics explore the dynamic of people coming together
in transient moments, highlighting their vulnerabilities and
desires. The chorus's central message is universal: at some point,
everyone is searching for love, even if only for a night.
Comparisons to Previous Works:
Similar to LANCO's "Greatest Love Story," this song combines
narrative lyrics with a warm acoustic arrangement. While it mirrors
themes of fleeting love, it takes a more communal and introspective
angle, demonstrating the band's growth as storytellers.