How Do You Write A Sad Country Song?
If you have ever had your heart broken, lost your dog, stumped your toe, or wrecked your truck, you can probably write a sad country song. Country songs tell a story and everyone has a story to tell. Composers will need some guitar knowledge, mainly the ability to strum major and minor guitar chords Write down your feelings. Keep your thoughts short and concise. Use color and imagery to enhance the words on paper. Transform your thoughts to lyrics in a song. Tell your sad story in verses, and put a catchy chorus between them. Grab your guitar and mess around with easy chord progressions. G, C, D or E, A, D are country favorites. Have one chord progression for the verses and a second, similar chord progression for the chorus. Keep it simple, and change the chords and words until they make a country boy well with tears. Add a bridge to your song. A bridge is usually played with minor chords, like E minor, G minor or A minor, and fits between your second verse and chorus. Write the few, t
