I Remember Everything

Zach Bryan is one of the biggest artists in America blending anthemic roots music, poetic lyrics, and a raw, bare bones delivery. His sold out live performances are literal revivals — with concert goers singing so loud, that they drown out the band. He actually got his start from posting his songs on Twitter (now X) while still in the US Navy.

My current favorite tune from Bryan is “I Remember Everything” featuring Kasey Musgraves. It’s a bittersweet song that’s more subdued — and that works well with my guitar style.

“A cold shoulder at closing time
You were begging me to stay ’til the sun rose
Strained words come on out
Of a grown man’s mouth when his mind’s broke
Pictures and passin’ time
You only smile like that when you’re drinking
I wish I didn’t, but I do
Remember every moment on the nights with you.”

Zach Bryan is only in his late 20’s, yet his lyrics are from an old soul that’s lived a lifetime. This song (to me) seems to be about a tumultuous, on again — off again relationship. The genius of the poetry is that the lyrics are just ambiguous enough, that we can all put our own personal story into them.

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How to play I Remember Everything | fingerstyle guitar 

The guitar tab for this piece is beautifully written across 3 pages. I recommend it for intermediate guitar players and up. Enjoy, the guitar tab is available below:

My song structure looks like this, in accordance with the guitar tab:

Intro, Verse 1, Verse 2,

Chorus, Post Chorus

Verse 2, Chorus 2x, Post Chorus

Verse 1

**Zach Bryan: I Remember Everything | fingerstyle guitar

This piece is played in standard tuning.