Song Tabs

 "Time for Me to Fly" by REO Speedwagon is a classic rock song that centers around three primary chords: D, G, and A. These chords are among the first that beginners learn, making this a great song for novices.

Chord Transitions: The verse and chorus sections follow a consistent D-G-A-G pattern. Practice transitioning between these chords until you can do it smoothly. The pre-chorus introduces a new chord sequence, but it remains simple and manageable.

Strumming Pattern: A basic strumming pattern for this song could be a simple down strum on each beat (four down strums per measure). As you get comfortable, try to incorporate a up-down-up strum at the end of each measure (down-down-down-up-down-up) to add more rhythm.

Techniques: Pay attention to the song's tempo and dynamics. The verses are played at a moderate pace, while the choruses and bridge are more energetic. Try to convey this shift in energy through your strumming intensity.

Verse and Chorus: The verses and choruses are straightforward, but notice the rhythmic emphasis on the words "fly" and "cry" in the pre-chorus. Try to match this emphasis in your strumming.

Bridge: The bridge reverts back to the D-A-D-A-G-A-D pattern. It's a perfect opportunity to practice chord transitions.

Outro: Here, the D-G-A chord progression is repeated, echoing the intro. This is a great place to practice ending your song with a strum on the final D chord.

Overall, "Time for Me to Fly" is a fun and accessible song for beginners with its simple chord progressions and strumming patterns. It's a great piece to practice techniques like chord transitioning, rhythmic strumming, and playing with dynamics.