**CHORDS / TABS BELOW!!**
By Chris Moore:
I was on the Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Message Board yesterday, and I came across a newly released song from Mudcrutch. For those who haven’t heard, Tom Petty has reassembled his high school band, Mudcrutch, and they’re releasing a new album on April 29th. I knew this was coming, but I had no idea one of the songs was out yet! I listened to it, and I knew immediately it would be a lot of fun to record!
So, I proudly bring you “Scare Easy,” off the not-yet-released Mudcrutch album. I hope you enjoy my version of it. Since I was warmed up from last night’s four hour (8:30-12:30) “Laptop Sessions Live” show at Testa’s Bar, I threw in some harmonica to make up for the missing guitar solo. Speaking of the show last night, I want to thank everyone who came out for your support. I’m sure Jim and Jeff will be mentioning it in their posts over the next couple days, but I, for one, hope this isn’t the last show we do. I can’t wait to master new songs (and to brush up on old ones that I wish I had remembered easier…).
Finally, I am really excited to announce two milestones today — I just found out about my 150th subscriber and I am 6 video views away from 10,000 total views on YouTube! I realize these are just numbers, but it really gives me hope that the Laptop Sessions will become even more successful and that people will hear the good things that are happening at The Laptop Sessions Music Blog!
Thank you again to those on the Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Message Board who posted the chords and lyrics for this song. See you next session!
“Scare Easy”
Mudcrutch
CHORDS!
Am G Em D
My love’s an ocean, you better not cross it
I’ve been the distance and I need some rest
Yeah, I had somebody once, and damn if I lost her
I’ve been running like a man possessed
C G D
I don’t scare easy
Don’t fall apart when I’m under the gun
You can break my heart and I ain’t gonna run
Am D
I don’t scare easy for no one
Yeah, I’m a loser at the top of my game
I should have known to keep an eye on you
I got a sky that ain’t never the same
Yeah, I got a dream that don’t ever come true
CHORUS
SOLO to verse chords
Sun going down on a canyon wall
I’ve got a soul that ain’t never been blessed
Yeah, I’m a shadow at the back of the hall
Yeah, I got a sin I ain’t never confessed…
CHORUS
CHORUS
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really enjoyed scare easy mudcrutch, any chance for some more songs off their lp
thanks rod
Welcome to the Laptop Sessions, Rod! I’m so glad you enjoyed this one. Jim and I have actually been practicing “Orphan of the Storm” for some time now — we’ll have to record and post it soon.
Are there any others you think we should do?
Take care, and hope to see you back soon!
Chris,
Awesome song! Just strarted playing and was wondering if you could explain the strumming pattern that is in this song. Thanks
I’m not exactly fluent in strum-speak, but for a fellow Mudcrutch fan, here goes… The best way I can describe it is that I strummed down twice, almost staccato, before adding in an upstroke. This pattern continues throughout much of the song.
Have you tried playing along to the song? I’ve always found that playing along to the song first is not only fun but really helpful in terms of finding what sounds best on acoustic.
Please let me know how you make out with your version!
Thanks Chris, been working on it for a while and its starting to come together.