Learn to play "Half the World Away" by Oasis on the guitar

In this easy lesson, we'll learn how to play Half the World Away by Oasis on the acoustic guitar. This is a fantastic song—it features some nice chord grips, and advancing beginners should be able to play it!

Chords

The song uses a variety of chords, but the most common ones are C/G and Fmaj7/C. These aren't your regular chords, but they add a unique depth to the song.

The song starts with a C chord, followed by F, then back to C and F. This sequence forms the intro and the verse of the song. It's worth noting that the F chord used here is an F major 7 over C, which gives a nice flavor to the song. The C chord used here is a C with a G bass, essentially a fatter version of the C chord.

The second verse follows the same pattern as the first, with the chords C and F played alternately. This pattern is broken when the song transitions to C with a B bass, followed by an A minor, then D7, and finally to F.

As we move into the chorus, the chord progression changes. The chorus starts with an A minor to C, then moves to E, and back to A minor. This is followed by an F chord, a D7, and a G to G7. The E chord is sometimes played as an E7 for a richer harmony.

Strumming Pattern

The strumming pattern for this song is known as Old Faithful. You should practice a simple down, down, up, up, down pattern before getting into the song. Sometimes, this pattern varies with an upstroke on the 'and' after four. If there are two chords in one bar, the strumming pattern changes to four down strums in the bar when the song goes from C to G with a B bass.

One of the key aspects of playing this song well is relaxing into the groove. It's a slower song; getting into the rhythm and feeling like you're part of the band is important. This relaxed groove is an essential skill to learn for this song and your overall musicianship.

Wrapping up

I hope you enjoy this lesson on how to play Half the World Away by Oasis on the guitar. The unique chord grips and relaxed groove make this song an interesting one to work on. It's also a great opportunity to practice your strumming and timing.

Remember, learning to play the guitar is a journey. It takes time, patience, and practice. But with each new song you learn, you're building your skills and becoming a better musician.

Watch the video lesson to understand the chord progressions and strumming patterns better. So grab your guitar, and let's start learning!

💡 Try JustinGuitarTabs for free! :) Get chords, lyrics, verified tabs for Half the World Away, and much more.