Apple Pie Chords

by Lizzy McAlpine
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New variation of the chord tab meant to be easier to follow while playing the song fingerstyle, based on the linked video. Changed chord names and clarified different chord variations. Fixed spacing of where chord changes fall according to the lyrics and rhythm. Added section labels.Was this info helpful?
Difficulty: intermediate
Tuning: E A D G B E
Key: G
Capo: 3rd fret
Author elizabeth.angelica.hernandez [a] 62. Last edit on Jan 22, 2025
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Chords

Dadd4
Csus2
Em
D/F#
G
Am
Em/B
C/E
Dadd4/F#
Cadd9
G/B
E7/G#
B/D#
Em7
A

Strumming

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(Based on this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmI1cKaxC7g&ab_channel=SamSultan )
 
Plucking Pattern:
  Dadd4     Csus2
e|---------|---------|
B|---------|---------|
G|-0-0-0-0-|-0-0-0-0-|
D|--4-4-4-4|--0-0-0-0|
A|-5---5---|-3---3---|
E|---------|---------|
 
Repeat plucking pattern for most chords with slight variations, listen to the song and watch the video.
 
Chord Shapes:
Dadd4    x540xx
Csus2    x300xx
Em       0xx0xx
D/F#     2xx2xx
G        3xx4xx
Am       5xx5xx
Em/B     7x00xx
Dadd4*   x900xx
G*       3x00xx
C/E      xx201x
Dadd4/F# xx403x
Cadd9    8x09xx
G/B      7x07xx
E7/G#    4x04xx
B/D#     11xx11xx
Em7      12xx12xx
A        5xx6xx
G**      320003
 
* means the chord shape is a secondary variation.
** means the chord is strummed.
 
[Intro]
 
Dadd4   Csus2   Dadd4   Csus2
 
[Verse 1]
 
Dadd4         Csus2       Dadd4        Csus2
Some days I’m lonely, and some days I’m not,
Dadd4         Csus2    Dadd4                Csus2
Some days I am only, a little bit sad, not a lot.
 
[Pre-Chorus]
 
Em   D/F# G    Em   D/F# G    Am     G D/F#
How  do   you, how  do   you, make   a home,
Em   D/F# G    Em    D/F# G   Am     G   D/F#
What to   do, 'Cuz I ne - ver stay   too long,
 
[Chorus]
 
Em/B        Dadd4*         Csus2 G*
Every house looks the same in my dreams,
Em/B        Dadd4*          Csus2        G*
Every house feels like home for a couple weeks,
Em/B           Dadd4*                Csus2             G*
I been runnin' round tryna to find a place where I can breathe,
    Em   D/F# G
But me   oh   my,
Em   D/F#  G   Em   D/F# G Am     G    D/F#
I    found you under an    A  -   pril sky,
    Em   D/F#  G     Em   D/F#  G     Em    D/F#  G    Am     G    D/F#
And you  feel  like, ci - ty    life, a  -  pple  pie, baked  just right,
C/E                  Dadd4/F#  Em   D/F# G
Home is wherever you are   -   tonight.
 
[Transition]
 
Cadd9      G/B      D/F#
 
[Verse 2]
 
Dadd4          Csus2      Dadd4          Csus2
Some days feel empty, and some days feel whole,
Dadd4
Some day we can be in the same city,
Csus2                               Em        D/F#    G
Some day we’ll be grown and I’ll be fine with packing up,
Em        D/F#  G          Am     G   D/F#
Cardboard boxes filled and sad    farewells
            Em        D/F#     G
And I’ll be fine with that goodbye,
           Em      D/F#    G      Am     G  D/F#
As long as I don’t say goodbye to you    as well.
 
[Chorus]
 
     Em/B        Dadd4*         Csus2 G*
'Cuz every house looks the same in my dreams,
Em/B        Dadd4*          Csus2        G*
Every house feels like home for a couple weeks,
Em/B           Dadd4*                Csus2             G*
I been runnin' round tryna to find a place where I can breathe,
    Em   D/F# G
But me   oh   my,
Em   D/F#  G   Em   D/F# G  Am     G    D/F#
I    found you un - der  an A  -   pril sky,
    Em   D/F#  G     Em   D/F#  G     Em    D/F#  G    Am     G    D/F#
And you  feel  like, ci - ty    life, a  -  pple  pie, baked  just right,
C/E                  Dadd4/F#  Em
Home is wherever you are   -   tonight.
 
[Bridge]
 
Em                  E7/G#                         Am            G/B    Cadd9
Let’s rent a place, two rooms and a window facing buildings and fire escapes,
Em                E7/G#                         Am       G/B
Might be no AC, a little bit cramped but see if I’m with you,
    B/D# Em7 A
It’s okay.
Am      D/F#
Mm-m.
 
[Outro]
 
Em   D/F# G   Em   D/F#  G   Em   D/F# G  Am  G    D/F#
Me   oh   my, I    found you un - der  an A - pril sky,
    Em  D/F# G    Em   D/F# G     Em   D/F# G    Am     G    D/F#
And you feel like ci - ty   life, ap - ple  pie, baked  just right,
C/E                  Dadd4/F#    Em   D/F# G
Home is wherever you are       tonight.
 
Cadd9     G/B    A   Am       D/F#  G
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