Rivermaya - 214 Chords

Intro:
e|---------------------------------------|      e|-----------------------------
B|---------------------------------------|      B|-----------------------------
G|---------------------------------------| 2x   G|------------1h2p1------------
D|-----2----4s6 4-2---5-4-2h4p2----------|      D|--------2----------2h4p2-----
A|---2---2----------------------3-5-5s7--|      A|------2---2------------------
E|-0-------------------------------------|      E|---0-------------------------


      E            Bm7                               E
 Am I real? Do the words I speak before you make you feel
          Bm7                               A
 That the love I've lay for you will see no ending?
             Am                                E
 Well if you look into my eyes then you should know
              Bm7                              E
 That there's nothing here to doubt nothing to fear
             Bm7                                      A
 And you can lay your questions down 'cause if you'll hold me
        Am                             
 we can fade into the night and you'll know

 CHORUS:
G    Em          Bm7      Cadd9         G
 The world could die and everything may lie
       Em              D-Cadd9-D
 Still you shouldn't cry
G      Em         Bm7 
 Cause time may pass
     Cadd9             G            Em        D
 But longer than it'll last I'll be by your side

 Repeat Intro:

         E               Bm7                             E
 Take my hand And gently close your eyes so you could understand
                 Bm7                                 A 
 That there's no greater love tonight than what I've for you
             Am                                E
 Well if you feel the same way for me then let go
        Bm7                     E
 We can journey to a garden no one knows
         Bm7                               A
 Life is short my darling tell me that you love me
           Am
 So we can fade into the night and you'll know

 CHORUS:
G    Em          Bm7      Cadd9         G
 The world could die and everything may lie
       Em           D-Cadd9-D
 still you shan't cry 
G      Em         Bm7
 cause time may pass
       Cadd9          G            Em        D
 And everything won't last I'll be by your side
 Cadd9      D
 Forever by your side.

 Adlib: G-Em-Bm7-Cadd9-G-Em-D-Cadd9-D
        G-Em-Bm7-Cadd9-G-Em(hold) D

   Cadd9       D
 I want you to know
G    Em          Bm7       Cadd9        G
 The world could die and everything may lie
       Em           D-Cadd9-D
 still you shan't cry
G      Em         Bm7
 cause time may pass 
       Cadd9         G
 and everything wont last
         Em        D
 i'll be by your side
 Cadd9      D      G-Em-Bm7
 forever by your side
 Cadd9             G-Em-D
 forever by your side
  Cadd9-D      G-Em-Bm7-Cadd9-G-Em-D-Cadd9-D
 so you wont cry.



How to play "214" by Rivermaya on guitar

Intro Tablature:
- Begin with the intro, which includes a mix of open notes,
  hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides. This riff sets the emotional
  tone of the song:
  e|---------------------------------------|      e|-----------------------------
  B|---------------------------------------|      B|-----------------------------
  G|---------------------------------------| 2x   G|------------1h2p1------------
  D|-----2----4s6 4-2---5-4-2h4p2----------|      D|--------2----------2h4p2-----
  A|---2---2----------------------3-5-5s7--|      A|------2---2------------------
  E|-0-------------------------------------|      E|---0-------------------------
  Focus on the clean execution of slides (s) and the precision
  in the hammer-on (h) and pull-off (p) techniques.

Verse Chords:
- The verse uses a progression of E and Bm7, setting a somber
  and introspective mood:
  E - Bm7 - E - Bm7 - A - Am - E - Bm7 - E - Bm7 - A - Am
  Use a consistent strumming pattern, emphasizing the emotional
  lyrics. The transition between major and minor chords reflects
  the lyrical theme of uncertainty and introspection.

Chorus Chords:
- The chorus introduces a fuller sound with the use of G, Em,
  Bm7, Cadd9, and D:
  G - Em - Bm7 - Cadd9 - G - Em - D - Cadd9 - D
  Strum these chords with a mix of down and upstrokes to drive
  the emotional weight of the chorus. The Cadd9 chord brings a
  bright, hopeful tone amidst the more melancholic Em and Bm7.

Bridge and Adlib:
- The bridge and adlib sections reiterate the chord patterns
  from the chorus, allowing for expressive guitar play:
  Adlib: G - Em - Bm7 - Cadd9 - G - Em - D - Cadd9 - D
         G - Em - Bm7 - Cadd9 - G - Em (hold) - D
  This part of the song is perfect for improvisation, especially
  during the held Em chord leading into D, providing a moment
  of emotional climax.

Common Mistakes:
- Avoid rushing the intro riff; its execution sets the tone for
  the entire piece. Ensure clarity in the hammer-ons and pull-offs.
- In the chorus, ensure the changes between G, Em, and Bm7 are
  smooth, as hurried transitions can disrupt the song's flow.

Lyrics Meaning:
- The song "214" appears to speak to profound attachment and
  assurance in a relationship, emphasizing eternal support and
  the timeless nature of true love, expressed through the
  repeated assurances of being "by your side" despite the
  inevitability of change and the end of things.