![]() She had taken his hand, she had become like they areĬome on baby, don’t fear the reaper That’s IT! They looked backward and said goodby, she had become like they are The curtains flew then he appeared, saying don’t be afraidĪnd she ran to him, then they started to fly Then the door was open and the wind appeared We’ll be able to fly, don’t fear the reaperĪre together in eternity, Romeo and JulietĤ0,000 men and women everyday, Like Romeo and JulietĤ0,000 men and women everyday, Redefine happinessĪnother 40,000 coming everyday, We can be like they are ![]() Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain, we can be like they are Now that you’ve got the main riff and the chorus chords down, let’s take a stab at strumming along with the lyrics! ![]() Let’s check out those chord diagrams! Verse! You will only need the power chord today. Luckily though, the full F bar chord will not be required when learning how to play Don’t Fear (The Reaper). Once you master one bar chord, a whole new world of possibilities will open up on the guitar for you, so don’t give up! Stay motivated! Keep at this chord as it will help you build your hand and finger strength. The Am and the G chord should be no problem, and the F chord should be challenging for a beginner. (Don’t Fear) The Reaper is an easy guitar song for a beginner with chords that anyone can play! All you need to know is a Am chord, a G chord, and an F chord. His live sound is much more distorted, but try to lean on the cleaner side when playing this riff! This cleaner sound is actually more common than you might think! More distortion is not always better! But more cowbell…I’m digressing.įor today’s post and in the YouTube video above, I’m using a Gibson SG 61 Reissue and a Line 6 Pod Pro XT. Find a Vox AC30 or a Fender Super to pair up with the right amplifier, or use modeling software and dial in the closest tone. I believe Buck Dharma was using a natural colored SG in the early days, but I have seen him with black Les Pauls, and other guitars. To get a sound that gets close to the record, you’re going to want to pull out a Gibson style guitar. The best part is it’s a 3-chord song and perfect for a beginner! Gear Corner I have always found the main riff to Blue Oyster Cult’s (Don’t Fear) the Reaper to be hauntingly beautiful. Please tell me if you would like an in-depth review of how to play (Don’t Fear) The Reaper, and I will deliver it for you.įor those of you who are ready to jump in, check out our video lesson below! If you need more help, I’ve got chord diagrams, tablatures, picking description, and lyrics below! Just scroll down past the video! After you get the verse and chorus down, I’ll let you go rehearse! Or forget rehearsing, go show it off in front of your friends!īefore we get to our YouTube video lesson, if you would like to learn the lead guitar licks, any of the solos let me know in the comments! I would love to tailor a lesson specifically for you! I know it’s super frustrating to watch lesson videos and expect a guitar solo breakdown that never arrives. We will be reviewing the chords and basic picking pattern for the song. ![]() Head out to your nearest pasture, sneak up on a cow, and swipe that bell from her collar!Īll kidding aside, this week we’ll be taking a look at how to play the Blue Oyster Cult classic. If you’ve already got a cowbell, guess what? You’re going to need more cowbell. The first thing you’re going to need is a cowbell. Don’t know how to play (Don’t Fear) The Reaper? Well, you’ve come to the right place. ![]()
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