Rivermaya - Sayang Chords

Tuning: EADBGe (Standard)

Intro:E-F#m-A9-E

Verse I:

E                    F#m
Ang dami kong nadidinig na katanungan
       G                 A
Bakit daw? Anong nangyari?
       E                         F#m
Ang sagot ko,ewan ko hindi ko talaga alam
          G                     A
At ang sabi, eh paano naman kami?
E                 F#m               G
Ako ay napatigil at nag-isip (nag-isip)
                   A
Ano ang sasabihin ko sa iyo?
E                    F#m
Alam kong kailangan na malaman mo
    G                          A
Kailangan at may karapatan ka na malaman

Chorus:

E           A9    D9-A9
Ito ba ay paalam na?
E           A9     G -A9
Ito ba ay paalam na?
E           A9    D9-A9
Ito ba ay paalam na?
E           A9    G-A9
Ito ba ay paalam na?

Interlude:E-F#m-A-E

Verse II: (same as verse I)

Nagbuntong hininga parang di na makakilos
Di naman katapusan ng mundo
Pero ‘di naman masisisi ang nararamdaman 
ng puso ko
Ganito lang talaga ako
Abangan ang susunod na kabanata
Ang pagsubok na ito sa tulong mo ay kakayanin ko

Chorus:
Ito ba ay paalam na kaibigan?
Ito ba ay paalam na kapatid?
Ito ba ay paalam na kapamilya?
Ito ba ay paalam na kapuso?
Ito ba ay paalam na sinta?

Bridge:

E               F#m
Bakit naman ako aalis?
     G                     A
Pinamana ko na sa inyo ang aking puso
E               F#m
Hindi naman ako aalis
       G             A
‘Di ko ata kakayanin iwan ka
E                 A
Huwag ka ng umiyak
              G
Sayang ang luha 
           A
Sayang, sayang
           G     F#m
Sayang ang luha



How to play "Sayang" by Rivermaya on guitar

"Sayang" by Rivermaya features a combination of common chords and a reflective 
melodic line, making it a good piece for intermediate guitar players.

- Chords used: E, F#m, A, G, D9, A9
- Capo: No capo required
- Tuning: Standard tuning (E A D G B E)

Playing Style: The song has a mix of strumming and emotional dynamics that
reflect the lyrical content, focusing on the theme of parting and reflection.

Intro and Interlude:
- Chords: E, F#m, A9, E
- Strumming Pattern: Start with a softer strum for the intro and build
intensity as you move into the verses. This helps set the emotional tone.

Verse:
- Chord Progression: E, F#m, G, A repeated
- Strumming Pattern: Use a mix of down and up strums. Focus on maintaining
a steady rhythm but allow for slight dynamic changes to mirror the vocal
melody and lyrics.
- Transitions: Pay attention to the transitions between G and A, ensuring
they are smooth as they anchor the lyrical questions and responses.

Chorus:
- Chord Progression: E, A9, D9, A9, G, A9 repeated
- Strumming Pattern: Emphasize the strum on the names (kaibigan, kapatid,
kapamilya, kapuso, sinta) to highlight the emotional peaks of the chorus.

Bridge:
- Chords: The bridge utilizes E, F#m, G, A and focuses on the theme of 
enduring presence despite fears of departure.
- Strumming Pattern: Strum more intensely here to bring out the emotional 
plead of the lyrics, particularly on the lines "Huwag ka ng umiyak, Sayang 
ang luha."

General Tips:
- Tuning: Double-check your tuning as the song relies heavily on open chords
which need to sound clear.
- Tone: A clean acoustic tone works best for this song to enhance its lyrical
and melodic clarity.
- Practice: Focus on the emotional delivery as much as the technical execution.
Feel the music and let that guide your strumming intensity and speed.

Common Mistakes:
- Not aligning the strumming pattern with the vocal lines can cause the guitar
to overpower the lyrics or lose sync with the song’s mood.
- Rushing through the chord changes, especially in the bridge where the 
emotional content is high, can disrupt the song's impact.

Song's Lyrics Meaning:
"Sayang" explores themes of missed opportunities and the emotional turmoil of
potential farewells in relationships, asking rhetorically if these moments
mark an end or a new beginning in various forms of personal connections.