smashing young man
collective soul
collective soul 1995
version with standard tuning for anyone who doesn’t want to use drop D
or for anyone who wants to pretend that it’s written for acoustic . . .
basically for other novices like me . . .
all barred chords . . . a on 5th fret , A# on 6th , C and F on 8th , Gm on 3rd
one odd chord :
G#/G#m7 ( unsure of it’s real name )
E – 4
B – 4
G – 4
D – 4
A – 6
E – 4
first riff :
1 2 3 – 6 7 8
A A – A# A# C A#
second riff :
F ( muted etc for the effect )
chorus :
A# F G#
help me i plea i don’t understand
D# A#
your ways and your means you smashing young man
F G#
help me to see the good you have planned
D# A – – A# ( into first riff )
you’re wearing me thin you smashing young man
bridge :
Gm C
i don’t recall asking for guidance
Gm F
i don’t recall wanting to
G5 C5
i don’t recall bowing before you
D# G#m7 ?
but i’m so impressed , with the kindness in your attitude
solo : use the chorus ( listen for the timing )
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