How to Play Counting Blue Cars Chord by Dishwalla on Guitar

Counting Blue Cars is a popular song by the American alternative rock band Dishwalla, released in 1995. The song is known for its catchy melody, introspective lyrics, and distinctive chord progression. In this article, we will show you how to play Counting Blue Cars on guitar, using different sources of chords and tabs.

Chords

The original key of the song is B minor, which means you will need to use some barre chords to play it. However, if you want to make it easier, you can use a capo on the second fret and play the song in A minor instead. This way, you can use mostly open chords and avoid the barre chords.

[Intro]
 
Am G F (x2)
 
 
[Verse 1]
 
Am       G        F
Must of been mid afternoon
Am       G           F
I could tell by how far the child's shadow stretched out and
Am   G
He walked with a purpose
F
In his sneakers down the street
F       Am   G
He had many questions
      F*
Like children often do
 
He said
 
 
[Chorus 1]
 
C       D7                    F
Tell me all your thoughts on God
C           D7         F
and Tell me am I very far
 
Am
 
 
[Verse 2]
 
Am       G         F
Must of been late afternoon
Am      G                             F
On our way the sun broke free of the clouds
Am  G              F
We count only blue cars
F
Skip the cracks in the street
F        Am   G
And ask many questions
      F*
Like children often do
 
We said
 
 
[Chorus 2]
 
C       D7                   F
Tell me all your thoughts on God
F
Cause I'd really like to meet her
C           D7                F
And ask her why we're who we are
C       D7                   F
Tell me all your thoughts on God
F
Cause I am on my way to see her
C          D7         F
So tell me am I very far
Am         G      F
Am I very far now
 
 
[Solo]
 
Am G F  x2
 
 
[Verse 3]
 
Am           G                  F
Its getting cold picked up the pace
Am       G                F
How our shoes make hard noises in this place
Am   G           F
Our clothes are stained
F
We pass many, cross eyed people
        Am    G
And ask many questions
      F*
Like children often do
 
 
[Chorus 3]
 
C       D7                    F
Tell me all your thoughts on God
F
Cause I'd really like to meet her
C           D7                F
And ask her why we're who we are
C       D7                    F
Tell me all your thoughts on God
F
Cause I am on my way to see her
C          D7         F
So tell me am I very far
 
 
[Bridge]
 
C D7 F x3
Am

Strumming Pattern

The strumming pattern for the song is fairly simple and consistent throughout. You can use a basic down-up-down-up pattern for each chord, with some accents on the first and third beats. You can also add some palm muting or percussive strums to create some dynamics and variation.

The strumming pattern looks like this:

1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
D U D U D U D U

You can watch some video tutorials on how to strum the song on ULTIMATE GUITAR.

Intro, Verse, and Solo

The intro, verse, and solo sections of the song use the same chord progression: Am-G-F. You can play these chords for two measures each, except for the last F chord in each section, which you can play for four measures.

The intro and verse sections are played with a soft and mellow tone, while the solo section is played with a distorted and loud tone. You can use an electric guitar with some overdrive or distortion effects to achieve this sound.

The solo section consists of a guitar melody that follows the vocal melody of the chorus. You can find the tab for the solo on ULTIMATE GUITAR.

Chorus and Bridge

The chorus and bridge sections of the song use a different chord progression: C-D7-F. You can play these chords for two measures each, except for the last F chord in each section, which you can play for four measures.

The chorus and bridge sections are played with a more upbeat and energetic tone than the intro, verse, and solo sections. You can use an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar with a clean or slightly overdriven tone to achieve this sound.

The chorus section repeats the same lyrics four times, with some variations in the melody and phrasing. The bridge section repeats the same lyrics three times, with some variations in the melody and phrasing.

Conclusion

Counting Blue Cars is a fun and easy song to play on guitar, especially if you use a capo on the second fret. The song has a simple structure and a catchy melody that will make you want to sing along. You can learn how to play Counting Blue Cars by following the chords and tabs from different sources on ULTIMATE GUITAR or E-Chords. Happy playing!