Zach Bryan - 28 Chords

[Intro]
| G | Dmaj7 | Em | C |
| G | Dmaj7 | Em | C |
| G | Dmaj7 | Em | C |
| G | Dmaj7 | Em | C |
| G | Dmaj7 | Em | C |
| G | Dmaj7 | Em | C |
 
[Verse]
G          Dmaj7       Em             C
You took a train to the south side of Boston,
    G               Dmaj7        Em      C
You showed me where your old man stayed,
     G  Dmaj7    Em          C
Took 28 years of blood I was lost in,
        G        Dmaj7       Em  C
To feel loved on my own birthday,
  G      Dmaj7         Em         C
I always felt like I’s in between something,
     G             Dmaj7    Em   C
Like home and somewhere far away,
    G              Dmaj7          Em         C
But tonight on the west side in a bar out in Brooklyn,
G           Dmaj7         Em   C
I saw tears outline your face,
 
[Chorus]
Em            D
How lucky are we?
                     G                          C
It’s been a hell of a week, but we’re all grown now,
        Em             D                  G
There’s smoke seeping out, of your bloody teeth,
                    C
But you’re home somehow,
 
[Break]
| Em | D | G | C |
| Em | D | G | C |
 
[Verse]
G         Dmaj7           Em         C
I’ll be upstairs with the guitar I’s given,
     G        Dmaj7   Em  C
When I was barely fourteen,
G          Dmaj7      Em           C
When did McGlinchey’s get so damn crowded,
    G           Dmaj7          Em     C
And why are the crowds so damn green?
G         Dmaj7       Em             C
I lost my mind on the streets of the city,
G       Dmaj7         Em  C
Maybe I lost all hope too,
     G  Dmaj7    Em            C
Took 28 years of blood pumping through me,
   G           Dmaj7        Em  C
To get to this evening with you,
 
[Chorus]
Em            D
How lucky are we?
                     G                          C
It’s been a hell of a week, but we’re all grown now,
        Em             D                       G
There’s smoke seeping out, of the bar down the street
                   C
But we’re home somehow,
 
[Solo 1]
| Em | D | G | C |
| Em | D | G | C |
 
[Chorus]
Em            D
How lucky are we?
                     G                          C
It’s been a hell of a week, but we’re all grown now,
        Em             D                       G
There’s smoke seeping out, of the bar down the street
                   C
But we’re home somehow,
 
[Solo 2]
| Em | D | G | C |
| Em | D | G | C |
 
[Outro]
G          Dmaj7        Em            C
You took a train to the south side of Boston,
    G               Dmaj7            Em     C
You showed me where your whole heart stayed,
     G            Dmaj7    Em            C
Took twenty-eight years of blood pumpin' through me,
   G             Dmaj7       Em C
To feel loved on my own birthday





How to play "28" by Zach Bryan on guitar

[Intro] Chords: G, Dmaj 7, Em, C
- To play G, press the 3rd fret of the low E string, the 2nd fret of the A string,
and the 3rd frets of the high E and B strings.
- To play Dmaj7, press the second fret on the G, B, and upper E strings.
- Em is played by pushing the 2nd fret on the A and D strings.
- To play C, press the first fret of the B string, second fret of the D string,
and third fret of the A string.

Strumming sequence:
- A down, down, up, up, down, up sequence creates a comfortable feel.
- Emphasize each measure's opening beat.

Chords for this verse include G, Dmaj7, Em, and C.
- Use the same chord shapes and strumming style as in the introduction.
- Emphasize transitions to highlight melodic changes.

Chords: Em, D, G, and C.
- Em is played by pushing the 2nd fret on the A and D strings.
- To play D, press the 2nd fret of the G string, 3rd fret of the B string, 
and 2nd fret of the high E string.
- Strumming with focus on the downbeats produces a powerful rhythm.

[Break] Chords: Em, D, G, C

- Stick to the same chord structures and strumming pattern as the chorus.
- Concentrate on creating seamless transitions between chords.

[Solo 1]
- Chords: Em, D, G, C.
- Repeat the chorus's chord progression.
- Match the vibe of the solo with a more expressive strumming pattern.

- Chords: Em, D, G, and C.
- Continue to use the same chord shapes and strumming style.
- Emphasize the chord changes in order to showcase the engaging melody.

[Solo 2]
- Chords: Em, D, G, C.
- Repeat the chorus's chord progression.
- Keep a consistent and expressive strumming pattern.

[Outro]
- Chords are G, Dmaj7, Em, C.
- For the outro, repeat the strumming rhythm employed in the verse and chorus.
- Let the chord ring out on a single downstroke of G to end the song.

Common Mistakes: 
- Verify that every string rings properly. Firmly and precisely push each fret.
- To maintain the flow of the piece, practice your chord transitions.
- Pay close attention to rhythm. Maintain a consistent speed throughout the song.

Zach Bryan's song "28" explores personal growth, self-discovery, and the search
for love. The lyrics depict a journey through life experiences, including times of
vulnerability and realization.

Zach Bryan, an American singer-songwriter, is noted for his raw and expressive
lyrics that combine country and folk elements. His music explores themes of love,
grief, and the human condition, which resonate emotionally with his audience.