>> Hi guys! Quite a number of weird and uncommon chords in this song, and let me warn you,
this version
of mine is detailed and isn't easy! See the notes below to see which substitutions can be made
to make
the playing easier but only losing subtle details to the actual song. Sana magustuhan nyo itong
tab ko!
This is a very powerful ballad by Side A, and one of their best songs!
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|| Song title: Set You Free
|| Artist: Side A
|| Album: By Your Side
|| Year: 1995
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(Chords/parts of chords in (parentheses) are practically optional.)
INTRO: (chords accompany the lead part for convenience!)
D/F# G Bb5 G
e|-----9-9h10-10--9------------------------------------------------------|
B|-10----------------10--5----7-7h8p7-7----8/10----------------7h8-5-7-3-|
G|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D Em D/F#
We often fool ourselves and say
G Em D Em
That it's love only 'cause when it's gone
C#m7 F#7sus (F#7)
We end up being lone - ly.
Bm
So how are we to know
Bm
That it just isn't so
GM7 Em Emb5 pause
That we just have to let each other go.
D Em D/F#
There are many times when we share
G Em D Em
Precious moments but later realize
C#m7 F#7sus (F#7)
They were only stolen moments.
Bm (BmM7)
So how are we to know
Bm7 Bm(6)
That it just wasn't so
G(M7) D/F# Em7 D Cadd9
That we just have to let each other go.
CHORUS:
(Gm/Bb) D/A Bm/G#
If loving you is all that means to me
GM7 F#m B7sus-B7-
Then being happy is all I hope you'd be
Em7 F#m
Then loving you must mean
G A7sus D/F#-G-Bb5--
I really have to set you free.
Interlude lead after 1st Chorus:
e|-----9-9h10-10--9------------------------------|
B|-10----------------10\5--5----5-7-7h8p7-7-3-3--|
G|-----------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------|
D Em
Each day we meet
D/F# G Em
My love for you keeps growing stronger
D Em
But every time we meet
C#m7 F#7sus
Makes leaving you so much harder.
Bm Bm7
So how are we to know
Bm7 Bm6
That it just wasn't so
G(M7) D/F# Em7 D Cadd9 (Gm/Bb),A7sus
That we just have to let each other go. Ooh-ooh
CHORUS 2:
D/A Bm/G#
If loving you is all that means to me
GM7 F#m B7sus-B7-
Then being happy is all I hope you'll be
Em7 F#m
Then loving you must mean
G A7sus Bm (to Bridge)
I really have to set you free.
BRIDGE:
Bm F#/Bb
Letting go is not an easy task
D/A
We smile, it feels like
E7/G#
I must bear this lonely mask
G(M7) F#m7
It hurts deep inside
Em7 F#m7
And I just cannot hide
G
With this anguish at the thought
A7sus
That we should head to part.
FINAL CHORUS:
D/A Bm/G#
If loving you is all that means to me
GM7 F#m Bm7-B7-
Then being happy is all I hope you'll be, yeah
Em7 F#m
Then loving you must mean
G A7sus
I really have to set you free.
D/A Bm/G#
Loving you is all that means to me
GM7 F#m B7sus-B7-
Being happy is all I hope you'll be
Em7 F#m
Loving you must mean
G A7sus
I really have to set you free.
OUTRO:
D/F# G Em7 Bb5 D
e|-----9-9h10-10--9-9h10------------------------------------|
B|-10--------------------10------5-7-8-7--------------------|
G|---------------------------------------7------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------8-7-5------------|
A|-----------------------------------------------5-7--9-----|
E|----------------------------------------------------------|
(guitar part) ^^(keyboard actually tong part na to!)
Here's how to do it sa guitar, kung trip nyo, hehe!
*****Illustrated CHORDS (EADGBe tuning)*****
x = dead (muted) string 0 = open string
Not all chords are here, you should know the most common ones!
D/F# 200232 GM7 320032
Bb5 x10330 C#m7 x46454 (bar) D/A x00232
F#7sus 242422 (bar) Bm/G# 4x0432
F#7 242322 (bar) B7sus x24252 (bar)
Bm7 x24332 (bar) B7 x24242 (bar)
Bm7 x24232 (bar) A7sus x02032
Bm6 x20102 Gm/Bb x10033
F#/Bb x1x322 E7/G# 420100
Notes/tips:
>> I use the thumb to press the bass string sa D/F#.
>> The Gm/Bb is that cute little one strum only chord, immediately before the actual chorus.
>> Mahirap (or at least nahihirapan ako) gawin ang Bm/G# at F#/Bb. I use my forefinger to mute the
middle
string. Normal F# can substitute F#/B. E7/G# can substitute Bm/G# (pero try it, mas swak tlga ung
Bm/G#!).
Don't recommend G#m to substitute it, unless beginner kau (yikes..), magiging off ung tunog!
++Daryl Kayanan++
++2.18.2015++
