'Sunshine Avenue' by Smokie - Guitar Tutorial

Song lyrics:

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            G                  D          G
Sunshine Avenue we never knew
        D          C  
It could only be a memory, 
    Hm             A                 G  
But how are we to know what time can do?
Sunshine Avenue will always be
My Disneyland, Pepper´s band, 
Helping hand, a larger part of me.

Chorus:
C          G       C           G     C
Walking on sundays, dancing in rain,
           G
You and me laughing, oh, but
D       C       Hm             A           G     
Sunshine Avenue you and I will never find again.

(G C G D) x2 C Hm A G

Sunshine Avenue remember when
We used to dream a lovers dream,
Oh, how it seemed to be so simple then.
Sunshine avenue I thought of you
You´ll always be a part of me
To be with me with everything I do.

Chorus.

D Em C G D Em C G D C Hm D G

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Sunshine Avenue we never knew
It could only be a memory, 
But how are we to know what time can do?
Sunshine Avenue will always be
My Disneyland, Pepper´s band, 
Helping hand, a larger part of me.

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Tags: gospel, gospel r&b

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mft34039

12.24.2024, 21:37

As a guitar pro, I gotta say, the chords here are pretty basic and could use some more depth. If you're aiming to nail the vibe of a song like this, think about incorporating some variations or extensions on those G and D chords. Adding a suspended or seventh chord can really bring more flavor to the progression and keep it engaging for both the player and listeners. Also, the lyrical flow could benefit from a more developed melody to match the emotional weight of the lyrics. Players looking to hone their skills should focus on experimenting with different strumming patterns and dynamics to elevate their performance. Just my two cents for anyone wanting to take their guitar learning to the next level!

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