Noah Cyrus - July
Hello! Below you'll find my "July" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by Noah Cyrus is a total classic. It's a great one to learn on piano because the chord progression and rhythms are mostly quite straightforward.
Enjoy!
July Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for July:
July Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| Am | C | F | F | x2
| Am | C | F | F | x2
[Verse 1]
Am C
I've been holdin' my breath
Am C
I've been holdin' my breath
F
I've been countin' to ten over somethin' you said.
Am C
I've been holdin' back tears
Am C
I've been holdin' back tears
F
While you're throwing back beers. I'm alone in bed.
[Pre-Chorus]
Am C F
You know I-I-I-I-I, I'm afraid of change
Am C F
Guess that's why-y-y-y-y we stay the same
Am C F
You know I-I-I-I-I, I'm afraid of change
Am C F
Guess that's why-y-y-y-y we stay the same
[Chorus]
N.C. C Am F
So tell me to leave I'll pack my bags, get on the road
Am C F
Find someone that loves you better than I do, darlin', I know.
G Am
'Cause you remind me every day I'm not enough
N.C. C Am F
So tell me to leave I'll pack my bags, get on the road
Am C F
Find someone that loves you better than I do, darlin', I know.
G Am
'Cause you remind me every day I'm not enough
Dm
But I still stay
[Verse 2]
Am C F
Feels like a lifetime just trying to get by
Am C F
Feels like a lifetime just trying to get by
While we're dying inside.
Am C F
I've done a lot of things wrong, loving you being one
I've done a lot of things wrong, loving you being one
But I can't move on
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
C
If you want me to leave, then
C
If you want me to leave, then
Am F
Tell me to leave and baby I'll go
[Interlude] (whistle)
| Am | C | F | F | x2
| Dm | Am | F | F | x2
[Outro]
N.C.
You remind me every day
N.C.
You remind me every day
I'm not enough, but I still stay
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
July Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "July" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "July" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
