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Rank beginner Q: Chord notes not aligned?


sriram.s
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09/20/2018 4:18 pm

For example, take the song "Roll like Water'.

https://www.guitartricks.com/lessonpdf3.php?trick_id=22967

Look at the last line of the first verse. Gotta let it roll. The chord and lyric notations are completely out of sync.

The sheet notation has its own problem: there is no accompanying lyrics.

Appreciate your help.


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09/20/2018 5:34 pm

Hi sriram.s,

I understand what your frustration here but you're looking at it the wrong way.

The last line of the first verse: "Gotta let it roll" has the C at the tail end of the word "roll" because that's when Lisa plays the C chord. If you watch the video here, you'll notice that she doesn't switch to the C until she says "roll."

Watch here: https://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=22967&s_id=1871

As far as the sheet notation goes, that section is not supposed to have the lyrics, it's meant primarily for just the music.

Thanks for the feedback!


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