Song For A Friend - Aztec Camera/Roddy Frame [cover]

my attempt at a golden oldie from aztec camera's album, stray

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[flokingz]

Bravo! PJL. I, just last night, decided to figure out this song on guitar. I have always loved it. This morning i figured out the basic chords. Then I found Mr. Frame's performance in which I learned some of his stylings, a couple that we're different than mine. Unfortunately, his hands cut out on some important parts of the video. But, Lo! i have stumbled upon your version (which sounds pretty true) and I can see your hands! This will help me vastly in my endeavor. Much thanks for posting!

[PJL355973]

@flokingz Cheers! Glad you liked my attempt & I hope it does help you figure out your own version. I studied the same Roddy footage (posted by sawbird) to work out the chord shapes he uses; you're right, it does cut away from Mr F's hands at some crucial points but mostly the guitar phrases repeat so I managed to piece it together best I could. Anyway, good luck! (PS. Let me know if you'd like any details of the chord fingerings I've used)

[flokingz]

Thanks again PJL, here's my chords:

(Awake)E • slide thing • Amaj7 • E (And give)E • slide thing • F#7 • B7 (For the sake)E • slide thing • Amaj7 • F#7 (And smiles)C#m • C#-9 • F#7 • Amaj9 • B7 • E (Run free)E • slide thing • Amaj7 •G6 • Gno3rd • E (Straight to)C#m • C#-9 • F#7 • B7 (Don't wait)E • slide thing • Amaj7 • F#7 (Consume)C#m • C#-9 • F#7 • Amaj9 • B7 • E (Cos life)B7 • Ab • A • F#7 • C#m7 • B7 (Stand straight)E • slide thing • Amaj7 • F#7 (And break)C#m • C#-9 • F#7 • Amaj7 • B7 • E