Wonderwall
Artist:
Oasis
Genre:
Rock
Difficulty:
Medium
Key:
A major
Capo:
9
Wonderwall by Oasis is one of the most famous acoustic rock songs of all time. It's easy to play, easy to sing along to, and a popular choice for guitar practice. Artist: Oasis Album: (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?
Album Release Date: October 2, 1995 Songwriter: Noel Gallagher Key of the Song Key: A major (F#m) However, most guitar playing involves:
Using a capo on the 2nd fret Using simple chords in the Em shape
Reason: To make the sound brighter and easier to play, suitable for beginners. Main Chords Used (Wonderwall Chords)
There are only a few chords used throughout the song, including:
Em7 G Dsus4 A7sus4 Cadd9 The key technique for this song is... The pinky and ring fingers remain on strings 1 and 2 throughout, allowing for quick chord changes and a beautiful, continuous sound.
Playing Method / Strumming Pattern: Tempo: 4/4 (Mid-tempo)
Popular Strumming Pattern: ↓ ↓↑ ↑↓↑ Emphasis on alternating light and heavy strumming for a floating, not too rigid feel. Song's Mood and Meaning:
Emotions: Loneliness, longing, warmth mixed with sadness, and a hopeful, unspoken sentiment.
Overall Meaning: Wonderwall is like a special person or something that helps sustain our lives on confusing days. It's a song about waiting, trust, and opening up.
Chords:
A Original key F#m7 A Esus4 B7sus4 Dadd9
Introduction
What key is "Wonderwall" in? | A Major
Is it suitable for beginners? | Relatively easy if using a capo in the key of G, starting with the Em chord.
Which capo position should I use? | The original key is A, so no capo is needed. If using a capo, it's on the 2nd fret in the key of G.
Genre/Mood of the song? | Rock with a lonely yet hopeful, warm, and passionate feel.
What is the guitar strumming pattern like? | Emphasizes a constant up-down strumming pattern, primarily using the continuity of the right hand (16th note feel).
(Lyrics):Wonderwall Oasis
Made a meal and threw it up on Sunday
I've got a lot of things to learn
Said I would and I'll be leaving one day
Before my heart starts to burn
So what's the matter with you?
Sing me something new
Don't you know, the cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
Times are hard when things have got no meaning
I've found a key upon the floor
Maybe you and I will not believe in
The things we find behind the door
So what's the matter with you?
Sing me something new
Don't you know, the cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows
Yeah, nobody knowsthe way it's gonna be
If you're leaving will you take me with you
I'm tired of talking on my phone
There is one thing I can never give you
My heart will never be your home
So what's the matter with you?
Sing me something new
Don't you know, the cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows
Yeah, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
The way it's gonna be, yeah
Maybe I can see, yeah
Don't you know, the cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows
Yeah, God only knows, the way it's gonna be
