John Prine - Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
[Opening]
[G]You come home late and you come home [C]early
[D]You come on big when you’re feeling [G]small
[G]You come home straight and you come home [C]curly
[D]Sometimes you don’t come home at [G]all
[chorus]
So what in the world’s come [C]over you
[D]And what in heaven’s name have I [G]done
You’ve broken the speed of the sound of [C]loneliness
[D]You’re out there running just to be on the [G]run
[verse 2]
[G]Well I got a heart that burns with a [C]fever
[D]And I got a worried and a jealous [G]mind
How can a love that’ll last [C]forever
[D]Get left so far [G]behind
[chorus]
So what in the world’s come [C]over you
[D]And what in heaven’s name have I [G]done
You’ve broken the speed of the sound of [C]loneliness
[D]You’re out there running just to be on the [G]run
[verse 3]
[G]It’s a mighty mean and a dreadful so[C]rrow
[D]It’s crossed the evil line [G]today
Well, how can you ask about tomor[C]row
[D]We ain’t got one word to [G]say
[chorus]
So what in the world’s come [C]over you
[D]And what in heaven’s name have I [G]done
You’ve broken the speed of the sound of [C]loneliness
[D]You’re out there running just to be on the [G]run
[Closing]
[D]You’re out there running just to be on the [G]run
[D]You’re out there running just to be on the [G]run
[D]You’re out there running just to be on the [G]run
[outro]
[C] [G]
How to play Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness on Guitar (Step-by-step)
John Prine - Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness on guitar requires 3 chords and 3 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.
Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness uses these transitions most often: D → G (15), G → C (13), and C → D (12). 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 G - C chord transition.
1. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
2. C → D chord transition
To move from C to D;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
3. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness.
- Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness includes 44 chord transitions, 3 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → D: 24%
After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → G: 29%