Brotherly Shadows
Heartstrings

[Verse 1]
C                G
When the night falls down, and the shadows play,
Am                F
I think of you, my brother, in a different way.
C                G
If the stars had aligned, if fate had been kind,
Am                   F
You'd be my shining light, not left so far behind.

[Chorus]
F                  C
Oh, I wish you were here,
G                     Am
In a home filled with laughter, no reason to fear.
F                    C
With open arms waiting, no tears in your eyes,
G                  Am
Just a father who loves you and never says goodbye.

[Verse 2]
C                G
In the silence of memories, I see your pain,
Am                  F
A childhood of darkness, not a drop of rain.
C                G
If I could rewrite the story, change the end,
Am                  F
I'd give you a life where your heart can mend.

[Chorus]
F                  C
Oh, I wish you were here,
G                     Am
In a home filled with laughter, no reason to fear.
F                    C
With open arms waiting, no tears in your eyes,
G                  Am
Just a father who loves you and never says goodbye.

[Bridge]
F                   C
Every scar tells a tale, every tear marks the fight,
G                        Am
But together we’ll stand, we’ll find our light.
F                    C
Just know that I’m here, always by your side,
G                      Am
A bond that won't break, in you I confide.

[Chorus]
F                  C
Oh, I wish you were here,
G                     Am
In a home filled with laughter, no reason to fear.
F                    C
With open arms waiting, no tears in your eyes,
G                  Am
Just a father who loves you and never says goodbye.

[Outro]
C                G
So here’s to the dreams, the life yet to be,
Am                   F
With love as our anchor, you’ll always be free.
C                G
In a world full of hope, we’ll rewrite the song,
Am                F
Together, my brother; it’s where we belong.

Drum Beat and Tempo for "Brotherly Shadows"

Tempo:

• BPM: 75 (slow ballad feel)

Drum Beat:

Verse Pattern:

• Kick: 1 (C) - 3 (G) - 1 & (Am) - 2 & (F)
  (Play Kick on the downbeats and the "&" after beat 2)

• Snare: 2 (on G) - 4 (on F)
  (Snare hits on beats 2 and 4 for backbeat)

• Hi-Hat: 8th notes (steady tempo, play consistently)

    Hi-Hat:     x---x---x---x---x---x---x---x---
    Kick:       k-------k-------k---k-------
    Snare:      -----s-------s----------

Chorus Pattern:

• Kick: 1 (F) - 3 (C) - 1 & (G) - 2 & (Am)
  (Kick follows the chord change, hitting on primary beats)

• Snare: 2 (on C) - 4 (on Am)
  (Snare on beats 2 and 4)

• Hi-Hat: 8th notes (maintain the same rhythm)

    Hi-Hat:     x---x---x---x---x---x---x---x---
    Kick:       k-------k-------k---k-------
    Snare:      -----s-------s----------

Bridge Pattern: (Feel the dynamics more, pulling back slightly for a more intimate feel)

• Stick to the same pattern, but emphasize the toms and cymbals for transition leading into each phrase.

Notes:

• The overall drum approach should accentuate the emotional weight of the lyrics, with dynamics rising in the chorus and bridge for a more powerful, climactic feel.
• Consider adding fills at the end of the chorus to transition smoothly back to the verses or bridge.