'Miss Teen Wordpower' by New Pornographers - Guitar Tutorial

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            New Pornographers - Miss Teen Wordpower

Intro F,Bb (palm muted)

Verse 1
F              Bb                F          Bb
Our words move aimlessly through empty city squares
F          Bb            F                Bb
Collecting into mobs and angry like their prayers
     Am           Dm     C          Bb      Am
They breathe, the air we thought to leave--behind.
F            Bb              F               Bb
This kind of blank adventure happens all the time..

Prechorus/chorus 1
        C                                          Bb     F        Bb     F
Because nobody knows the wreck of the soul the way you do..the way you do..

Verse 2
F            Bb                     F                Bb
We fought to find our thoughts, the runway walked us through.
F            Bb             F                Bb
The swimsuit portion of the evening canceled due..
   Am         Dm     C      Bb            Am
To rain, the pageant's called again, you'll find
F            Bb              F               Bb
This kind of blank adventure happens all the time..

Prechorus/chorus 2
         C                                          Bb    F        Bb     F
Because nobody knows the wreck of the soul the way you do..the way you do..
Bb        F         Bb         F
Miss teen wordpower, Miss teen wordpower

Bridge C, G, D, Dsus4
D     C                 G        D Dsus4              C             G
So we float through the streets, breathe city lights, claims of the crown
D Dsus4
forgotten (x2)
D     C                 G        D
So we float through the streets, float through the streets...

prechorus/chorus 3
       Bb       F       Bb   F  Bb        F          Bb        F
The way you do, the way you do..Miss teen wordpower, Miss teen wordpower
C                                          Bb    F         Bb   F  Bb   
Nobody knows the wreck of the soul the way you do, the way you do..Miss teen 
F        Bb          F
wordpower, Miss teen wordpower

Outro C, G, Bb, F 

-tabbed by John Baer

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Tags: alternative rock, anti-folk, art pop, canadian indie, indie pop, indie rock, modern power pop, modern rock, stomp and holler, vancouver indie

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mft34039

12.25.2024, 00:22

As a guitar pro, I have to point out some major flaws in the way the song is presented here for learning purposes. While the use of palm muting in the intro gives it a nice touch, the basic chord progression lacks depth and variety. If you're trying to teach beginners, it’d be better to include some more advanced techniques or clearer guidance on strumming patterns. Also, the lyrical analysis could be enhanced with insights on how the guitar arrangement complements the vocals. A deeper dive into the song’s dynamics would make it a more valuable resource for learners. Overall, let’s aim for content that really helps aspiring guitarists elevate their skills!

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