Rivermaya - Bring Me Down Chords

[Intro]
D G
D G
D G
D Dsus D
 
 
[Verse]
D       G
Is it unfair,
D             G
Would you be aware?
D
If I might
Bm             C G Asus A7
Catch you in a stare?
     D              G
Now tell me if it's OK
     D
If I walk past
            G
your door today?
    D
I'm runnin' out of
Bm
happy things
    C G Asus A7
to say
 
 
[Pre-chorus]
      Em                 Bm
But I don't need a funny line
       Em
'Cause nobody laughs at
  D                     G
a castle that's falling down
(G)
With every word you...
D
Every game you...
Em         Asus  A7  A76
Every heh, heh, hate
 
 
[Chorus]
D           G
Come on now tell me
D
Would it be
  G              D
a better day for you
   Bm           G D Asus A7
If you bring me down?
 
 
[Interlude]
D G
D G
 
 
[Verse]
D
You got your coat and tie
           G
And you're lookin' so cool
   D
In front of the TV camera
 G               D
(Yeah-heh, yeah, yeah)
(D)              Bm
All that just to tell us
         C G Asus A7
we'll be gone
    D                  G
Now tell me is it all OK
     D
If I tell you are
        G
A walkin' gay?
D
Don't anyone have a
       Bm
Have a happy thing
   G D Asus A7
to say?
 
 
[Pre-chorus]
      Em                 Bm
But I don't need a funny line
       Em
'Cause nobody laughs at
   D                      G
a castle that's crumbling down
(G)
With every word you...
D
Every game you...
Em         Asus A7
Every heh, heh, hate
 
 
[Chorus]
D           G
Come on now tell me
D
Would it be
  G              D
a better day for you
   Bm           G Asus A7
If you bring me
G D Em G D Em
down?
 
 
[Bridge]
C    FMaj7
Ahh, Ahahah
C    FMaj7
Ahh, Ahahah
Dm        A7
Kill me a little
Dm        A7           D
Kill me a little every day
 
 
[Verse]
D       G              (D)
Is it unfair? (Is it unfair?)
D             G
Would you be aware? (Would you be...)
D               Bm
If I might ever catch you
     C G Asus A7
in a stare?
 
 
[Pre-chorus]
      Em                 Bm
But I don't need a funny line
       Em
'Cause nobody laughs at
   D                      G
my castle that's crumbles down
(G)
With every word you...
D
Every game you...
Em         Asus A7
Every heh, heh, hate
 
 
[Chorus]
D           G
Come on now tell me
D
Would it be
  G              D
a better day for you
   Bm           G  D Em
If you bring me down?
Asus        A7
Oh, oh, oh, oh
D             G
Why don't you tell me
D
Would it be
   G             D
a better day for you
   Bm            G D Em
If you bring me down?
 
 
[Coda]
         G D Em
Bring me down (Bring me down)
         G D Em
Bring me down (Bring me down)
         G D
Bring me down
Em  Asus A7 D G
Ahh! Ahh!



How to play "Bring Me Down" on guitar

Intro and Verse Chords:
- Start with the chords D and G, alternating between them for the intro and the verses.
- Use a straightforward strumming pattern like down-down-up-up-down-up.

Verse Structure:
- Keep the alternation between D and G before moving into a progression that includes Bm, C, G, Asus, and A7.
- This mixture of chords enriches the harmonic texture of the verses, reflecting the song's emotional depth.

Pre-Chorus:
- Transition to Em and Bm for the pre-chorus.
- Use a more subdued strumming pattern here to build tension before the chorus.

Chorus Chords:
- The chorus uses D, G, Bm, and Asus-A7 transitions to emphasize the lyrical plea.
- Strum these chords more vigorously to bring out the song's emotional plea.

Bridge:
- The bridge shifts to C and FMaj7, providing a melodic break that contrasts with the rest of the song.
- Strum these chords gently, allowing the bridge's lyrics to stand out, then intensify into Dm and A7.

Coda:
- End with the sequence G, D, Em repeated, then finish with Asus, A7, and resolve on D and G.
- This final section should gradually decrease in dynamics as the song comes to a close.

Common Mistakes:
- Not maintaining the rhythm during the quick transitions between chords in the chorus.
- Overlooking the dynamic shifts that help to emphasize the emotional narrative of the lyrics.

General Tips:
- Ensure clean transitions between chords, especially when moving through complex sequences in the chorus and bridge.
- Listen to the original track to understand the tempo and feel of the song, adjusting your strumming to match.

Lyrics Meaning:
- "Bring Me Down" explores themes of emotional resilience in the face of criticism or negativity.
  It questions whether the antagonist gains satisfaction from trying to diminish the narrator's spirit.