D
Dsus4
A
G
Bm
Dsus2
Westcountry Love Song
Jinder
About the Original
Westcountry Love Song by Jinder is a gentle, folk-influenced song. The original version is typically played with a relaxed, acoustic feel, emphasizing melody and lyrical storytelling. This atmosphere should guide your playing style.
Guitar Tips and Techniques
The song uses basic open chords: D, Dsus4, Dsus2, A, A7sus4, G, Bm. These are beginner-friendly, except for Bm, which is a barre chord. If you're new to barre chords, try using just the top three strings for a simplified Bm (xx0432).
Strumming Pattern
A simple strumming pattern works well. Try down, down-up, up-down-up for each chord. Focus on keeping the rhythm steady and gentle, matching the song’s mellow mood.
Chord Transitions
- The intro alternates between D and Dsus4. To switch, keep your index and middle fingers on the D chord, and add your pinky to the third fret of the high E string for Dsus4.
- The Dsus2 at the end of choruses is played by lifting your middle finger off the D chord, letting the high E string ring open.
- A7sus4 is played by forming an A chord and adding your pinky to the third fret of the B string.
General Advice
Practice the transitions between D, Dsus4, and Dsus2 in the intro and chorus, as these add color to the song. Play slowly at first, then increase your speed as you get comfortable. Let the chords ring clearly and enjoy the gentle, storytelling vibe.
Intro
D Dsus4 D Dsus4 D Dsus4 D Dsus4
Verse 1You canA almost touch Heaven, comingG over the hill
AndBm down in the valley, theG sea looks so still
AndA there goes the ploughman tastingG salt in the breeze
HeBm hangs on for dear life, as theG wind bends theA trees
ChorusSing aD Westcountry love song, aG sweet lullaby
TheA leaves of the autumn, are like theG tears in your eyes
TheD birds of the springtime,G home would they fly
Sing aA Westcountry love song.G This, isA not, goodD bye
A7sus4 D Dsus2 D A7sus4 D Dsus2
Verse 2NoA one's in a hurry, thisG far from the smoke
Bm This is our kingdom, weG sail our own boats
We'llA lend it for a moment, soG come rest your bones
Bm We'll almost miss you,G when you goA home
ChorusSing aD Westcountry love song, aG sweet lullaby
TheA leaves of the autumn, are like theG tears in your eyes
TheD birds of the springtime,G home would they fly
Sing aA Westcountry love song.G This, isA not, goodD bye
A7sus4 D A7sus4
BridgeI'll beD gone, in the morning, but I'mG still here today
So let'sA dance, and be merry, beG fore I'm aA way
ChorusSing aD Westcountry love song, aG sweet lullaby
TheA leaves of the autumn, are like theG tears in your eyes
TheD birds of the springtime,G home would they fly
Sing aA Westcountry love song.G This, isA not, goodD bye
A7sus4 D Dsus2 D A7sus4 D Dsus2
Verse 3A All the little children, get theG best of both worlds
TheBm beach in the summer, theG snow in the fields
And we'reA shaped by the landscape, ofG where we grow up
And youBm know when you're leaving you'llG always comeA back
ChorusSing aD Westcountry love song, aG sweet lullaby
TheA leaves of the autumn, are like theG tears in your eyes
TheD birds of the springtime,G home would they fly
Sing aA Westcountry love song.G This, isA not, goodD bye
A7sus4 D Dsus2 D A7sus4 D Dsus2 D