Jeff Buckley - Lover You Shouldve Come Over Chords
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Guitar C#m7b5 | D♭m7b5 chord diagram
Guitar F#7+5 chord diagram
Guitar Bm chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar Dsus4 chord diagram
Guitar D/A chord diagram
Guitar G6 chord diagram
Guitar F# | G♭ chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar Em9 chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar Em7 chord diagram
Guitar Ddim chord diagram
Guitar D/F# chord diagram
Guitar Gm6 chord diagram
Guitar Aadd9 chord diagram
Guitar Cmaj7 chord diagram
Guitar F#5 | G♭5 chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Chorus 4 chord diagram
Guitar Chorus chord diagram
[Opening]
[C#m7b5] Maybe I'm too [F#7+5]young to [Bm]keep good l[D]ov[Dsus4]e [D/A]from going [G6]wrong
[verse 2]
D* D* D* D C Em9 Em Em7 Em
But tonight, you're on my mind so you'll never know
D D* D* D C Em9 Em Em7 Em
I'm broken down and hungry for your love with no way to feed it
D D* D* D C Em9 Em Em7 Em
Whe–ere are you tonight? Child you know how much I need it
[verse 3]
[C#m7b5] Too young to hold [F#7+5]on and too [Bm]old to [D]just[Dsus4] [D/A]break free and [G6]run [F#]
[verse 4]
[Bm] Sometimes a man gets [Em]carried away[Em9] when he [Bm]feels like he should be having his [Em]fun
And much too [Bm]blind to see the damage he's [Em]done. [C]Sometimes a man must aw[C]ake
To find that, really, he has[Em] no[Em9] one [Em7] [Ddim]
[verse 5]
[D/F#] So I'll wait for yo[Gm6]u and I'll burn.[Aadd9] Will I ever see your[G6] sweet return?
[Aadd9] Oh, will I ever learn? [Cmaj7]Oh, [Bm]oh, oh, [Aadd9]lover, [G6] you[Aadd9] should've [F#5]come
[Em]over,[Em9] [Em7] 'cause [Em]it's not too [D/A]late [Dsus4] [D/A] [C]Mmm.[Em9].. [Em] [Em7] [Em]
[verse 6]
D* D* D* D C Em9 Em Em7 Em
Lonely is the room, the bed is made, the open window lets the rain in
D* D* D* D C Em9 Em Em7 Em
Bu-urning in the corner is the only one who dreams he had you with him
[verse 7]
[C#m7b5] My body turns[F#7+5] and yearns for a,[Bm] a sleep that [D]won't[Dsus4] [D/A] ever [G6]come[Ddim]
[verse 8]
D/A* D/A* D/A* D C Em9 Em Em7 Em
It's never over, my kingdom for a kiss upon her shoulder
D/A* D/A* D/A* D C Em9 Em Em7
It's never over, all my riches for her smiles when I slept so soft against her
D/A* D/A* D/A* D C Em9 Em Em7
It's never over, all my blood for the sweetness of her laughter
D/A* D/A* D/A* D C Em9 Em Em7
It's never over, she's the tear that hangs inside my soul forever
[verse 9]
[C#m7b5] Oh, but maybe I'm just too [F#7+5]young to k[Bm]eep good lov[D]e [Dsus4]from [D/A] going [G]wrong [Gm6]
[verse 10]
[D/F#] Oh, [Gm6] oh,[Aadd9] oh, [G6] oh, [Aadd9]lover. Oh,[Cmaj7] [Bm]oh, oh,
[Aadd9]Lover [G6] you [Aadd9]should've [F#5]come [Em9]over.[Em] Ye[Em7]ah, yeah, yeah.
[verse 11]
Yes, I,[D/F#] I feel too young to hold [Gm6]on. I'm [Aadd9]much too old to break free and [G6]run;
Too [Aadd9]deaf, dumb and blind to see the damage [Cmaj7]I've done [Bm]
Sweet [Aadd9]lover, [G6] you, [Aadd9]you should've [F#5]come [Em]over.[Em9] [Em7] Oh love, well I've [Em]waited for you
[chorus 4]
(ad lib)
[D/F#] Lover; l[Gm6]over, lover; lov[Aadd9]er, love, love; love, love, [G6]love, love!
Lo–[Aadd9]over, lo–[Cmaj7]––––––[Bm]o–o–ve! [Aadd9]Lover [G6] you [Aadd9]should've [F#5]come
Em Em9 Em7 Em D/A* D/A* D/A* D C Em9
over, it's not too late
[verse 12]
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TIME SIGNATURE: 6/8 with swung 16ths
[verse 13]
VERSE STRUMMING PATTERN
- In [Verses], Jeff uses an embellished 3-beat pattern based around D or D/A,
and the Em variations.
- The D* or D/A* symbols are placed precisely at each repeat of this pattern.
- See the tab below or listen to it with the UG Strumming Pattern feature.
- Sometimes Jeff hammers-on the e-string (0h2) at beat 1.
- It is based on
D* or D/A* or Em9, etc
e|-2----2--2----0-| |-2----2--2----0-| |-2----2--2-2--2-|
B|-3----3--3----3-| |-3----3--3----3-| |-0----0--0-0--0-|
G|-2----2--2----2-| |-2----2--2----2-| |-0----0--0-0--0-|
D|-0----0--0----0-| |-0----0--0----0-| |-0----0--0-0--0-|
A|----------------| |-0----0--0----0-| |-2----2--2-2--2-|
E|----------------| |----------------| |-0----0--0-0--0-|
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1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
(sometimes add a strum on beat 3 on D* and D/A*)
[verse 14]
For everything else, you can use standard chords or the variations below;
see live performances for an idea of how Jeff likes to improvise.
[verse 15]
INTRO/VERSE CHORDS
C x 3 2 0 1 3 or x 3 5 5 5 3 or x 3 2 0 3 3
Em9 0 2 0 0 0 2 or 0 7 5 0 7 0
Em 0 2 2 0 0 0 or 0 7 5 0 0 0
Em7 0 2 0 0 0 0 or 0 7 5 7 0 0
C#m7b5 0 4 2 0 0 0
F#7+5 2 x 2 3 3 0
Bm x 2 4 4 3 2
G6 3 2 0 0 0 0
Ddim/Ab 4 x 3 4 3 x
[verse 16]
BRIDGE CHORDS
C x 3 5 5 5 3 or 8 10 10 9 8 8
Ddim/F (1) x 3 1 3 1
[verse 17]
CHORUS CHORDS
D/F# 2 0 0 2 3 2
Gm6 3 x 0 3 3 0
Aadd9 5 x 7 6 0 0
G6/B 7 x 5 7 0 0
Aadd9/C# 9 x 7 9 0 0
Cmaj7 8 x 9 9 0 0
Bmadd11 7 x 9 7 0 0
F#5 2 4 4 x x x
[Closing]
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Most chord lines in the tab are exactly 4 measures long — see [Intro].
This can help you with the musical phrasing.
- Most chords last one or half a measure.
- Listen for the faster chord changes in [Chorus] and Dsus4 bits.
How to play Lover You Shouldve Come Over on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Jeff Buckley - Lover You Shouldve Come Over on guitar requires 21 chords and 38 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Lover You Shouldve Come Over uses these transitions most often: Aadd9 → G6 (8), G6 → Aadd9 (8), and Dsus4 → D/a/A (5). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C#m7b5 - F#7+5 chord transition.
1. C#m7b5 → F#7+5 chord transition
To move from C#m7b5 to F#7+5;
- While playing C#m7b5, first lift your index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and pinky.
2. F#7+5 → Bm chord transition
To move from F#7+5 to Bm;
- Place index finger on E string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on B string fret 3.
- Place ring finger on D string fret 4.
- Place pinky on G string fret 4.
3. Bm → D chord transition
To move from Bm to D;
- While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on B string fret 3.
4. D → Dsus4 chord transition
To move from D to Dsus4;
- Keep index finger on G string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
5. Dsus4 → D/a/A chord transition
To move from Dsus4 to D/a/A;
- While playing Dsus4, first lift your index finger, middle finger, and ring finger.
6. D/a/A → G6 chord transition
To move from D/a/A to G6;
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on E string fret 3.
7. G6 → C#m7b5 chord transition
To move from G6 to C#m7b5;
- Slide your index finger on A string from fret 2 to fret 4.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 4.
- Place ring finger on D string fret 5.
- Place pinky on B string fret 5.
8. G6 → F# chord transition
To move from G6 to F#;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 3.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 4.
- Place pinky on D string fret 4.
9. F# → Bm chord transition
To move from F# to Bm;
- Keep index finger on E string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 4 to D string fret 4.
- Lift your pinky from D string fret 4 and place it on G string fret 4.
10. Bm → Em chord transition
To move from Bm to Em;
- While playing Bm, first lift your index finger and pinky.
- Lift your middle finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 4 to fret 2.
11. Em → Em9 chord transition
To move from Em to Em9;
- While playing Em, lift your ring finger from D string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Place pinky on E string fret 2.
12. Em9 → Bm chord transition
To move from Em9 to Bm;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 3.
- Slide your pinky from E string fret 2 to G string fret 4.
- Place index finger on E string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on D string fret 4.
13. Em → C chord transition
To move from Em to C;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
14. Em9 → Em7 chord transition
To move from Em9 to Em7;
- While playing Em9, lift your pinky from E string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
15. Em7 → Ddim chord transition
To move from Em7 to Ddim;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Place index finger on G string fret 1.
16. Ddim → D/f#/F# chord transition
To move from Ddim to D/f#/F#;
- While playing Ddim, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
17. D/f#/F# → Gm6 chord transition
To move from D/f#/F# to Gm6;
- Place index finger on D string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on E string fret 3.
- Place ring finger on G string fret 3.
- Place pinky on B string fret 3.
18. Gm6 → Aadd9 chord transition
To move from Gm6 to Aadd9;
- While playing Gm6, lift your pinky from B string fret 3.
- Keep index finger on D string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on G string from fret 3 to fret 4.
19. Aadd9 → G6 chord transition
To move from Aadd9 to G6;
- While playing Aadd9, lift your ring finger from G string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
20. Aadd9 → Cmaj7 chord transition
To move from Aadd9 to Cmaj7;
- Keep index finger on D string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from B string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 4 to A string fret 3.
21. Cmaj7 → Bm chord transition
To move from Cmaj7 to Bm;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to B string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 4.
- Place pinky on G string fret 4.
22. Bm → Aadd9 chord transition
To move from Bm to Aadd9;
- While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger on B string from fret 3 to fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on G string fret 4.
23. Aadd9 → F#5 chord transition
To move from Aadd9 to F#5;
- While playing Aadd9, lift your middle finger from B string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 4 to A string fret 4.
24. F#5 → Em chord transition
To move from F#5 to Em;
- While playing F#5, lift your index finger from E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 4 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
25. Em7 → Em chord transition
To move from Em7 to Em;
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on D string fret 2.
26. Em → D/a/A chord transition
To move from Em to D/a/A;
- While playing Em, first lift your middle finger and ring finger.
27. D/a/A → C chord transition
To move from D/a/A to C;
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
28. C → Em9 chord transition
To move from C to Em9;
- While playing C, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Place pinky on E string fret 2.
29. Em → C#m7b5 chord transition
To move from Em to C#m7b5;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 4.
- Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 2 to fret 5.
- Place index finger on A string fret 4.
- Place pinky on B string fret 5.
30. G6 → Ddim chord transition
To move from G6 to Ddim;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 1.
31. Ddim → C#m7b5 chord transition
To move from Ddim to C#m7b5;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 4.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 1 to G string fret 4.
- Place ring finger on D string fret 5.
- Place pinky on B string fret 5.
32. D/a/A → G chord transition
To move from D/a/A to G;
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on E string fret 3.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
33. G → Gm6 chord transition
To move from G to Gm6;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 3.
- Place pinky on B string fret 3.
34. F#5 → Em9 chord transition
To move from F#5 to Em9;
- While playing F#5, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Place pinky on E string fret 2.
35. Em7 → D/f#/F# chord transition
To move from Em7 to D/f#/F#;
- While playing Em7, lift your middle finger from A string fret 2.
36. Em → Chorus 4 chord transition
To move from Em to Chorus 4;
- While playing Em, first lift your middle finger and ring finger.
37. Chorus 4 → D/f#/F# chord transition
To move from Chorus 4 to D/f#/F#;
38. F#5 → Chorus chord transition
To move from F#5 to Chorus;
- While playing F#5, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
Lover You Shouldve Come Over chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Lover You Shouldve Come Over.
- Lover You Shouldve Come Over includes 107 chord transitions, 38 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Lover You Shouldve Come Over contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Lover You Shouldve Come Over connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After Aadd9, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G6 (50%), Cmaj7 (25%), and F#5 (25%).
- Aadd9 → G6: 50%
- Aadd9 → Cmaj7: 25%
After Bm, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (25%), A (19%), and Em (13%).- Bm → Em: 13%
- Bm → D: 12%