perfect dancing in the dark

[johnboy1234]

Hi i would like to know what Strumming pattern to use please all open cords

[johnboy1234]

some one must have played this song .Kind regards john Schicker

[razztazz]

Originally Posted by johnboy1234

Hi i would like to know what Strumming pattern to use please all open cords

The chords I use are C Am F Dm G. I know F is a barre chords but just play it in a different key. I believe G will get the same results while avoiding any barre chords

[pjroberts]

I play it mostly open with these chords:

Intro:
G G6 G G6
G G6 G G6

Verse:
G G6 G G6
G G6 G G6
C Am7 C Am7
G Em G Em

Chorus
D D D D
C Am C Am

Bridge
Em G C D
Em G C D

Strumming I just kind work out from listening and this song probably has a bunch of YT videos ... I get ideas from YT, but usually tailor to my own playing skill and style.

[FwL]

The one version I checked out looked to be steady down up strumming with a three feel:

DUD UDU DUD UDU

[johnboy1234]

Originally Posted by FwL

The one version I checked out looked to be steady down up strumming with a three feel:

DUD UDU DUD UDU

Many thanks chaps for your input .Most appreciated.....John Schicker from nz

[GibbyPrague]

I finger pick it like this, in C, capo on 4th.

This recording is a couple years old now, and the vocal / guitar timing is a bit off in parts, i sing it much better these days, but you get the jist.

https://soundcloud.com/euroaussie/dancing-in-the-dark

[johnboy1234]

Originally Posted by johnboy1234

Hi i would like to know what Strumming pattern to use please all open cords

its the song by edd sheran

[wood nacho]

Originally Posted by johnboy1234

its the song by edd sheran

I too was also thinking Bruce Springsteen!

Johnnyboy, try this lesson, half way through he teaches how to strum through the song (using open chords).