Rivermaya - Umaaraw Umuulan Chords

A               E  
 hind ma maintindihan
                              F#m
kung bakit ikaw ang napapagtripan
     DM7        D
Ng halik ng kamalasan
A                           E                       
 ginapang mong marahan ang hagdanan 
                  F#m
para lamang makidlatan
      Dm7   D            
sa kaitaas-taasan, ngunit 

refrain:
E     F#m
 kaibigan,
Dm7            D
 huwag kang magpapasindak
E    F#m9
 kaibigan
         DM7        D DM7 D 
Easy ka lang sa Iyak
        A
dahil wala ring mangyayari
         E
tayoy walang mapapala
             F#m                    DM7 D DM7 D
wag mong pigilan ang pagbuhos nang ulan


Chorus:
             A
Umaaraw, umuulan
E              F#m DM7 D
 Umaaraw, umuulan
                         A
ang buhay ay sadyang ganyan
   E   F#m    DM7 D  
Umaaraw, umuulan
(do stanza chords)
wag kang maawa sa iyong sarili
isipin na wala ka ng silbi
san' dambuhalang kalokohan
bukas sisikat ding muli ang araw
Ngunit para lang sa may tiyagang
maghintay.....

(do refrain Chords)
kaibigan
wag kang magpapatalo
kaibigan,
Itaas ang Noo



How to play "Umaaraw Umuulan" by Rivermaya on guitar

Intro and Verse Strumming:
- Use the A, E, F#m, D progression for the verses.
- Strum these chords with a relaxed, consistent rhythm to capture
  the laid-back vibe of the song.
- For verses, focus on clean transitions between chords. Ensure
  each chord is fully resonated before switching.

Chord Transitions:
- From A to E and E to F#m, ensure your fingers are placed
  correctly to avoid muted strings or buzzing.
- The transition from F#m to D should be smooth; practice
  switching between these chords efficiently to maintain
  the flow of the song.

Refrain and Chorus:
- The refrain uses E, F#m, and Dm7. Apply a slightly more
  assertive strumming pattern here to differentiate it from
  the verses.
- In the chorus, maintain energy with robust strumming as
  the lyrics reflect a dynamic change in mood, symbolized by
  alternating weather conditions.

Common Mistakes:
- Rushing through the chord transitions which can cause the song
  to lose its rhythmic integrity.
- Not adjusting strumming dynamics between the verse, refrain,
  and chorus which can make the performance feel flat.

General Tips:
- Tune your guitar properly to ensure the chords sound in harmony
  with the original track.
- Practice the strumming pattern without singing to focus on
  timing and accuracy before combining with vocals.
- Listen to the song to understand how the guitar fits within
  the overall arrangement.

Lyrics Meaning:
- The song reflects on the unpredictable nature of life, using
  weather as a metaphor to describe how fortunes can change
  rapidly, suggesting resilience and patience through life's
  ups and downs.