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Texarkana R.E.M.

The song "Texarkana" by R.E.M. can be played using the chords Em, G, Bm, A, C, D, and Am. For beginners, the Bm might be a bit challenging, but it can be played as a barre chord or as a simplified open chord.

The chord transition mainly revolves around the sequence Em, G, Bm, Em, A, and G. Practice changing between these chords smoothly and in time with the song.

During the verses, strum each chord once and let it ring. This will allow you to focus on the chord changes. As you become more comfortable, you can incorporate a basic strumming pattern, such as down-down-up, up-down-up.

Strumming Patterns

For the intro and interlude sections, a simple strumming pattern of down-down-up, up-down-up works well. This pattern can be used throughout the song for a consistent rhythm.

During the bridge, emphasis is more on the lyrics than the guitar. So, a single down strum for each chord should suffice.

Song Structure

The song structure follows a typical pattern of intro, verse, interlude, verse, bridge, verse, and outro. The chord progression remains consistent throughout the song, making it easier for beginner players.

Remember, keep your strumming relaxed and consistent, and focus on the smooth transitions between chords. As always, practice is key to mastering any song.

Em

G

Bm

A

C

D

Am

E

Intro

Em G Bm Em A G

Em G Bm Em A G

Verse 1

Em Twenty-thousandG miles to an oBm asis

Em Twenty-thousandA years will IG burn

Em Twenty-thousandG chances IBm wasted

Em Waiting for theA moment toG turn

C I would give myD life to find it,Bm I would give it all

C Catch me if IAm fall

Interlude

Em D Em D

Verse 2

Em Walking through theG woods I haveBm faced it

Em Looking forA something toG learn

Em Thirty-thousandG thoughts have reBm placed it

Em Never in myA time to reG turn

C I would give myD life to find it,Bm I would give it all

C Catch me if ID fall

Bridge

Em D Em D A G A G

All aD lone

G Waiting toD fallE

Verse 3

Em Forty-thousandG stars in theBm evening

Em Look at themA fall from theG sky

Em Forty-thousandG reasons forBm living

Em Forty-thousandA tears in yourG eye

C I would give myD life to find it,Bm I would give it all

C Catch me if IAm fall

Outro

Em D Em D Catch me if IEm fall

Em D Em

D Catch me if IEm fall

D Catch me if IEm fall

D Catch me if IEm fall

D Catch me if IEm fall

D Catch me if IEm fallD