Rivermaya - Flowers Chords

Intro: G-F-G/C(2x)
G          F         G/C 
Someone's gone away forever
G          F         G/C 
Someone's gone away too soon
G        F         G/C 
Did they take you up to heaven
G            F         G/C 
Or did they take you to the moon

     G                  F               C               F
Nobody answers all her questions so she gazes up to the stars
             G                F              C                        F
(And)Maybe someday when she's all grown up, she'll join them in their lies.
     G              D               C--
And just before she turns away she crafts a little smile
     G                             F                 C
Someday(/saying) I will take these flower s to the sky

repeat intro once
repeat all ()
repeat intro once

G-F-G/C (8x)
Someday I...

outro: G-F-G/C (2x) G-




How to play "Flowers" by Rivermaya on guitar

Tuning and Setup:
- Standard tuning (E A D G B E) is used for this song.

Chord Shapes:
- G: Middle finger on the third fret of the low E string, index on the second fret of the
  A string, and ring finger on the third fret of the high E string.
- F: Index finger bars across the first fret of all strings, middle on the second fret of 
  the G string, ring on the third fret of the A string, and pinky on the third fret of the D string.
- C: Ring finger on the third fret of the A string, middle on the second fret of the D string,
  and index on the first fret of the B string.
- G/C: This is a G chord with a C bass note. Play the standard G chord but shift your ring
  finger to the third fret of the A string, effectively playing a C in the bass.

Intro and Verses:
- The intro and verses use a progression of G, F, and G/C repeated. This sequence provides 
  a melancholic yet hopeful tone to the song.
- Strum each chord with a gentle, flowing rhythm. Focus on clean transitions, especially
  when switching to the G/C chord.

Chorus:
- The chorus introduces a more detailed chord progression and lyrical intensity.
- Transition smoothly from G to D, and then to C, maintaining the emotional weight of the
  lyrics through your strumming intensity.

Bridge:
- The bridge continues with similar chords but focuses on delivering the narrative's emotional
  peak.
- Pay special attention to dynamics here, building up as the lyrics intensify and then
  tapering off towards the outro.

Outro:
- The outro reprises the G, F, G/C progression. This is a reflective closure that echoes
  the song's opening theme.
- Let the final chords ring out, giving a sense of resolution and contemplation.

Common Mistakes:
- Rushing through the chord transitions without fully letting each chord resonate.
- Not adjusting the strumming dynamics according to the lyrical and emotional changes.
- Losing the rhythmic flow during the G/C transitions, which can disrupt the song's feel.

General Tips:
- Practice the G/C chord transition to ensure smooth execution.
- Listen to the song to understand the emotional pacing and try to match it in your playing.

Lyrics Theme:
- "Flowers" is a contemplative song about loss and the quest for understanding in the face
  of grief. It discusses the innocence of youth facing the permanence of death, with a 
  hopeful undertone of reuniting in another realm, portrayed through the metaphor of 
  bringing flowers to the sky.