Noah Kahan - Stick Season Chords

[Intro]
A
 
[Verse 1]
N.C.   A
As you promised me that I was more than all the miles combined
              E
You must have had yourself a change of heart like halfway through the drive
                 F#m
'Cause your voice trailed off exactly as you passed my exit sign
D
Kept on driving straight and left our future to the right
 
 
[Verse 2]
         A
Now I am stuck between my anger and the blame that I can't face
            E
And memories are something even smoking weed does not replace
         F#m
And I am terrified of weather 'cause I see you when it rains
D
Doc told me to travel but there's COVID on the planes
 
 
[Chorus]
     A/E*                                                  E*
And I love Vermont but it's the season of the sticks and I
 
Saw your mom, she forgot that I existed
        F#m*
And it's half my fault but I just like to play the victim
          D*                       D
I'll drink alcohol till my friends come home for Christmas
        A
And I'll dream each night of some version of you
      E
That I might not have but I did not lose
         F#m
Now you're tire tracks and one pair of shoes
       D                         E                   A
And I'm split in half but that'll have to do ooh ooh
 
 
[Verse 3]
N.C. A
So I thought that if I piled something good on all my bad
             E
That I could cancel out the darkness I inherited from dad
        F#m
No, I am no longer funny 'cause I miss the way you laugh
    D
You once called me forever, now you still can't call me back
 
 
[Chorus]
     A/E                                                   E
And I love Vermont but it's the season of the sticks and I
 
Saw your mom, she forgot that I existed
        F#m
And it's half my fault but I just like to play the victim
          D
I'll drink alcohol till my friends come home for Christmas
        A
And I'll dream each night of some version of you
      E
That I might not have but I did not lose
         F#m
Now you're tire tracks and one pair of shoes
       D                         E                   A
And I'm split in half but that'll have to do ooh ooh
 
 
[Bridge]
A                     E
Oh, that'll have to do
                F#m
My other half was you
                        D
I hope this pain's just passing through
      E
But I doubt it
 
 
[Chorus]
     A/E*                                                  E*
And I love Vermont but it's the season of the sticks and I
 
Saw your mom, she forgot that I existed
        F#m*
And it's half my fault but I just like to play the victim
          D*                       D
I'll drink alcohol till my friends come home for Christmas
        A
And I'll dream each night of some version of you
      E
That I might not have but I did not lose
         F#m
Now you're tire tracks and one pair of shoes
       D                         E
And I'm split in half but that'll have to do
              A*
Have to do ooh






How to play "Stick Season" by Noah Kahan on guitar

[Intro]
- Chord: A
- Begin with gentle strums to build the mood for the song.

[Verse 1.]
- A E F#m D.
- Use a comfortable strumming pattern.
- Use downstrokes to keep the melancholy tone.
- Concentrate on seamless transitions, particularly from E to F#m.

In Verse 2, use the same chord progression and strumming pattern as in Verse 1.
Vary the strumming dynamics slightly to emphasize the story.

Chorus: A/E* E* F#m* D* D
- Strumming with greater intensity to reflect the chorus's emotional weight.
- Use both down and up strokes, with emphasis on the first beat of each measure.
- Practice switching from F#m* to D* to guarantee smooth transitions.

[Verse 3.]
- Continue in the same flow and rhythm as the previous verses.
- Use dynamic strumming to emphasize the lyrical substance.

[Bridge]: A E F#m D E
- Use a slower strumming pattern to generate a reflecting tone.
- Maintain a constant pace to support the emotional climax.

[Chorus] Repeat the chorus progression, focusing on emotive delivery.
- Use heavier downstrokes to emphasize the emotion of the lyrics.

[Common Mistakes]
- To avoid muted notes, ensure correct finger placement for F#m.
- Don't rush chord transitions; smooth changes are crucial.
- Strumming consistently throughout will help keep the rhythm stable.

[General Tip]
- Tuning: Make sure your guitar is in normal tuning (EADGBE).
- Tone: Use your amp's clean preset for clarity.
- Begin gently, focusing on accuracy before increasing the tempo.

[Song Facts]
Noah Kahan's "Stick Season" addresses themes of loss, longing, and
personal introspection. The words capture the emotional strain of dealing
with memories and the passing of time. Noah Kahan, an American
singer-songwriter, frequently blends folk and indie inspirations into his songs.
His storytelling style and passionate songs connect with listeners, reflecting
universal themes such as love, sorrow, and self-discovery.